God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
Visakhapatnam Panchang for Friday, 14 January 2028
This day is Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan. Panchangam for Visakhapatnam, Friday, 14 January 2028: Krishna Tritiya tithi until 11:18 pm, Ashlesha nakshatra, Priti yoga and Vanija karana. Rahu Kalam is 10:42 am to 12:05 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:43 am to 12:28 pm. Sunrise 6:30 am, sunset 5:41 pm.
Telugu Calendar this monthMakar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan timings
Friday, 14 January 2028, Visakhapatnam
Calculated for Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh at 17.687° N, 83.219° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 14 Jan 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
The Panchangam on 14 Jan 2028 in Visakhapatnam is Krishna Tritiya tithi, Ashlesha nakshatra, Priti yoga and Vanija karana, on Shukravara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Tritiya until 11:18 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shukravara, Friday
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha until 1:56 pm
- Yoga
- Priti until 9:47 am
- Karana
- Vanija until 12:58 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:30 am and 5:41 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 8:08 pm, moonset 8:10 am
- Lunar month
- Pausha, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan. The Sun enters Makara. Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Uttarayan kite flying in Gujarat. Charity of sesame and jaggery is traditional. Deity: Surya Deva.
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 14 Jan 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
Rahu Kalam on 14 Jan 2028 in Visakhapatnam is from 10:42 am to 12:05 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:54 am to 9:18 amGulika Kalam
- 8:44 am to 9:29 amDurmuhurtam
- 10:42 am to 12:05 pmRahu Kalam
- 12:28 pm to 1:13 pmDurmuhurtam
- 2:53 pm to 4:17 pmYamaganda
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 14 Jan 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:43 am to 12:28 pm, is the most widely used good time on 14 Jan 2028. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 9:29 am to 10:42 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 11:43 am to 12:28 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 12:05 pm to 12:28 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 4:48 am to 5:39 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 14 Jan 2028 in Visakhapatnam?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
6:30 am5:41 pm6:30 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 am to 7:54 am | Char | Weak |
| 7:54 am to 9:18 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:18 am to 10:42 am | Amrit | Good |
| 10:42 am to 12:05 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:05 pm to 1:29 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:29 pm to 2:53 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:53 pm to 4:17 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:17 pm to 5:41 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:41 pm to 7:17 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:17 pm to 8:53 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:53 pm to 10:29 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 10:29 pm to 12:06 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:06 am to 1:42 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 1:42 am to 3:18 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 3:18 am to 4:54 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 4:54 am to 6:30 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 14 Jan 2028, and what is the lucky colour?
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the lucky colour is pink.
Lucky colour
Pink
White and light pastels also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 14 Jan 2028?
Good to do
- Clean the home and light a lamp at dusk
- Buy clothes, jewellery, cosmetics or home items
- Plan dates, music, art and celebrations
Better to avoid
- Lending money, especially in the evening
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Leaving the home untidy at dusk
Panchang and festivals in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam follows the Telugu Chandramana (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Ugadi.
Well-known temples: Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Simhachalam, Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple.
On Akshaya Tritiya, Simhachalam holds the Chandanotsavam, when the deity's sandal paste covering is removed for the year's only nija rupa darshan. The Thursdays of Margashira month draw large crowds to Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.