New Delhi: Today, Friday, January 2, the second day of the year 2026, is being considered very special from religious and astrological point of view. With the beginning of the new year, where positive energy is being seen among the people, today has brought an important coincidence for fasting, worship and auspicious works. Friday is especially dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, hence it is considered beneficial to worship with rituals today to wish for wealth, prosperity and good fortune.
According to Pandit Ribhukant Goswami, many auspicious yogas and muhurtas are being formed in today’s calendar, while there are some times in which it is advised to avoid auspicious activities. In such a situation, it is important to have information about the Panchang before the beginning of the day, so that worship and other work can be done at the right time.
According to the Panchang, today is Paush Shukla Chaturdashi Tithi in Shak Samvat 1947, Paush month (Solar) and Vikrami Samvat, which will last till 06:54 pm, after which Purnima Tithi will start. Mrigashirsha Nakshatra will last till 08:04 pm. The Moon will enter Taurus by 09:26 am and then Gemini. The Sun is situated in Dakshinayan and Dakshina Gol and the season is Hemanta.
Today there is a coincidence of Ishaan Vrat and Shri Satyanarayan Vrat. Since it is Friday, worship of Goddess Lakshmi has special significance. It is believed that worship done with devotion today removes financial problems and brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
Many auspicious moments are taking place today.
Brahma Muhurta: 05:25 to 06:20 pm
Abhijit Muhurta: 12:04 to 12:46 pm
Vijay Muhurta: 02:09 to 02:50
Twilight Muhurta: 05:33 to 06:01 pm
Amrit Kaal: 12:16 to 01:41 am
Ravi Yoga: 07:14 to 08:04 pm
During these times, worship, charity and auspicious work are considered especially fruitful.
Today there are some times when auspicious activities should be avoided.
Rahukaal: 11:07 to 12:25
Yamgand: 03:01 to 04:18 pm
Durmuhurta: 09:19 to 10:00 and 12:46 to 01:27
Bhadra: 06:53 pm to 05:11 am on 03 January
It is advisable to avoid new work, travel or taking important decisions during these periods.
Disclaimer: This is based on religious beliefs, JBT does not endorse it.
