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Chicago Panchang — 28 January 2026

PANCHANG Budhavara
Validated
TITHI
Ekadashi
Until 3:04 AM
Shubh
Ekadashi
NAKSHATRA
Rohini
Pada 2 · Until 8:39 PM
Fertile, beautiful energy — excellent for agriculture, beauty, romance, and prosperity.
YOGA
Brahma
Until 12:58 PM
Shubh
KARANA
Vishti
Until 3:04 AM
VARA
Budhavara
Mercury
MASA
Maha
Shukla Paksha
Panchang Summary — 28 January 2026
General information only — not personal advice.

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026, it is Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha, in the month of Maha. The day falls on a Budhavara, traditionally ruled by Mercury, with the Moon resting in Rohini nakshatra. Ekadashi is considered an auspicious tithi, so it is a favorable day for new beginnings, ceremonies, or important decisions. Between 12:04 PM and 1:18 PM, Rahu Kaal is in effect; elders advise against starting anything new during this window. The most auspicious moment of the day is Abhijit Muhurta, from 11:44 AM to 12:24 PM — a good slot for anything important. Vrat: અગિયારસ is observed on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, an important fasting day in the Gujarati tradition. Special note: સર્વાર્થ સિદ્ધિ યોગ is active on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 — a particularly auspicious combination for important undertakings.

CHOGHADIYA — 28 January 2026
Night Choghadiya
Now
Shubh
7:07 AM
8:21 AM
Now
Rog
8:21 AM
9:35 AM
Now
Udveg
9:35 AM
10:49 AM
Now
Char
10:49 AM
12:04 PM
Now
Labh
12:04 PM
1:18 PM
Now
Amrit
1:18 PM
2:32 PM
Now
Kaal
2:32 PM
3:46 PM
Now
Shubh
3:46 PM
5:01 PM
RAHU KAAL
12:04 PM 1:18 PM
Avoid
ABHIJIT
11:44 AM 12:24 PM
Best window
COMPLETE MUHURAT TIMINGS
Rahu Kaal
12:04 PM – 1:18 PM
Avoid
Gulika Kaal
9:35 AM – 10:49 AM
Avoid
Yamaghanta
7:07 AM – 8:21 AM
Avoid
Abhijit Muhurta
11:44 AM – 12:24 PM
Most auspicious
Brahma Muhurta
5:31 AM – 6:19 AM
Meditation & prayer
Sunrise / Sunset
7:07 AM / 5:01 PM
Tithi Ekadashi

Eleventh day (Agiyaras) — sacred fasting day dedicated to Vishnu

Yoga Brahma

Creative — good for intellectual work

Hora — 24 Planetary Hours
Auspicious timing for this date
PLANET POSITIONS Lahiri · Sidereal
Sun Makara
Moon Vrishabha
Mars Makara
Mercury Makara
Jupiter Mithuna
Venus Makara
Saturn Meena
Rahu Kumbha
Ketu Simha
SUNRISE
7:07 AM
SUNSET
5:01 PM
MOONRISE
12:17 PM
MOONSET
1:37 AM
Brahma Muhurta
5:31 AM 6:19 AM
Moon Sign
Vrishabha

About Ekadashi & Brahma

Ekadashi is the 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Maha. Eleventh day (Agiyaras) — sacred fasting day dedicated to Vishnu In the Gujarati Amanta tradition, months end on Amavasya (new moon).

Brahma is one of 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology, calculated from the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Creative — good for intellectual work The Moon is in Rohini Nakshatra (Pada 2) — Fertile, beautiful energy — excellent for agriculture, beauty, romance, and prosperity.