Daily Muhurat Update (January 01, 2025): Tithi, Festivals, Auspicious Yogas, Rahu Kaal for New York City – Times of India

“Muhurat Today” is your essential daily guide for planning your day with precision, rooted in the spiritual wisdom of the Hindu calendar. By staying informed, you not only uphold and celebrate cherished traditions but also make mindful decisions that align with your spiritual journey. This helps you stay connected to your cultural roots, fostering a deep sense of belonging and balance in your everyday life.Below are the important Muhurat details for January 01, 2025, for New York City, USA:
Sunrise and Sunset:
The sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 4:40 PM EST. These timings mark the start and end of the day’s daylight period, which is essential for planning auspicious activities such as prayers and rituals.
Moonrise and Moonset:
The Moon rises at 9:00 AM and sets at 6:28 PM, which harmonises the corresponding emotions with the day. This celestial rhythm helps introspection and brings emotions in parallel with the new year.
Tithi (Lunar Day):
Shukla Dwitiya governs the day until 3:54 PM, followed by Tritiya. Dwitiya promotes slow and gradual progress and the implementation of plans. Tritiya is supportive of long-term endeavours, making this transition perfect for small incremental changes in new initiatives.
Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra prevails until 1:16 PM, which means persistence and the ability to achieve a goal with the help of persistence. Following this, the energy moves to Shravana Nakshatra, which is associated with learning, humility, and listening. This combination of power and knowledge leads to individual and career opportunities.
Moon Sign (Rashi):
The Moon remains in Makara (Capricorn) sign the whole day, giving energy for discipline, responsibility, and practicality. This energy is great for bringing ambitions down to earth and ensuring realistic plans for the next year.
Auspicious Timings on January 1, 2025
Brahma Muhurta (05:22 AM to 06:21 AM):
Brahma Muhurta is a time of peace in the morning that provides clarity for sadhana, objectives, and meditation. Begin the year with a blank slate and use positive intentions to guide your path to achieving your goals.
Vijaya Muhurta (01:33 PM to 02:10 PM):
Vijaya Muhurta is in the afternoon, which is an auspicious time to start a new venture or make a new decision. This hour strengthens victory and success and is suitable for starting new things, collaborating, and managing finances.
Inauspicious Timings and Considerations
Rahu Kalam (12:00 PM to 01:10 PM):
Rahu Kalam falls at midday, and it is considered inauspicious for any important work, such as signing new contracts or making important decisions. This time is good for reflection, mundane chores, or decluttering your working area to get your head in the right state for the rest of the day.
Recommendations for the Day
The first day of the year has the potential and freshness of a new beginning. Spend the morning praying or writing down your goals for the year. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra makes you pay attention to endurance, and Shravana makes you realise the significance of acquiring knowledge. If there are projects that you have been delaying, today provides the opportunity to start something. It’s time to be with friends and family, to talk about dreams and plans. The Capricorn Moon makes this a good day for writing resolutions, financial strategies, and business objectives.
In the evening, do things that will help you relax. Think about what has been done before and what the path will look like in the future. Light a diya or a candle, which signifies that the new year is full of light. Accept the feeling of a new start and believe that constant work will pay off.
Spiritual Significance of the Day
The prevalence of Shukla Dwitiya tithi and Uttara Ashadha nakshatra makes this day a pious one. These energies combine the spirit of tenacity and development, which tells us that every success is born from the first attempt. Lighting a diya during the Brahma Muhurta or chanting mantras helps the heart be filled with divine blessings. May today be a bright light of hope and power so that faith can guide you through the rest of the year.