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Prayagraj (Allahabad)

2026-12-15

Tithi

Shashthi षष्ठी

Nakshatra

Dhanishtha धनिष्ठा

Window details (text table)
WindowStartEndType
Rahu Kala14:3515:54inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala09:1910:38inauspicious
Gulika Kala11:5713:16inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta11:3612:18auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:05 – 05:53

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:36 – 06:41

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:42 – 14:25

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:01 – 17:25

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:13 – 18:18

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:33 – 24:21

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

22:32 – 24:19

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

13:39 – 15:25

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:48 – 09:30

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:18 – 13:00

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Vrishchika#8

Surya Nakshatra

Jyeshtha ज्येष्ठा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

  • 11:50
  • 18:25
  • 24:59

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

PositionDeity
RajaMars
MantriMars

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Swarga स्वर्ग

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Sabha सभा

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Mercury बुध

favourable

Source: Benefic planet: offering auspicious

Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras
#Janma NakshatraTaraQuality
1AshwiniPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
2BharaniKshema क्षेमauspicious
3KrittikaVipat विपत्inauspicious
4RohiniSampat सम्पत्auspicious
5MrigashiraJanma जन्मinauspicious
6ArdraAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
7PunarvasuMitra मित्रauspicious
8PushyaVadha वधinauspicious
9AshleshaSadhaka साधकauspicious
10MaghaPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
11Purva PhalguniKshema क्षेमauspicious
12Uttara PhalguniVipat विपत्inauspicious
13HastaSampat सम्पत्auspicious
14ChitraJanma जन्मinauspicious
15SwatiAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
16VishakhaMitra मित्रauspicious
17AnuradhaVadha वधinauspicious
18JyeshthaSadhaka साधकauspicious
19MulaPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
20Purva AshadhaKshema क्षेमauspicious
21Uttara AshadhaVipat विपत्inauspicious
22ShravanaSampat सम्पत्auspicious
23DhanishthaJanma जन्मinauspicious
24ShatabhishaAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
25Purva BhadrapadaMitra मित्रauspicious
26Uttara BhadrapadaVadha वधinauspicious
27RevatiSadhaka साधकauspicious
Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis
#Janma RashiHouse from JanmaFavourable
1Mesha11yes
2Vrishabha10yes
3Mithuna9no
4Karka8no
5Simha7yes
6Kanya6yes
7Tula5no
8Vrishchika4no
9Dhanu3yes
10Makara2no
11Kumbha1yes
12Meena12no

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

All 13 segments (text)
#RashiStartEnd
8Vrishchika वृश्चिक06:4106:51
9Dhanu धनु06:5108:56
10Makara मकर08:5610:41
11Kumbha कुम्भ10:4112:11
12Meena मीन12:1113:41
1Mesha मेष13:4115:16
2Vrishabha वृषभ15:1617:16
3Mithuna मिथुन17:1619:31
4Karka कर्क19:3121:46
5Simha सिंह21:4624:01
6Kanya कन्या24:0102:16
7Tula तुला02:1604:31
8Vrishchika वृश्चिक04:3106:41

Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

All 15 segments (text)
#LabelStartEndQuality
1Mrityu मृत्यु06:4107:23inauspicious
2Agni अग्नि07:2308:05inauspicious
3Raja राज08:0508:48inauspicious
4Chora चोर08:4809:30inauspicious
5Shubha शुभ09:3010:12auspicious
6Roga रोग10:1210:54inauspicious
7Mrityu मृत्यु10:5411:36inauspicious
8Agni अग्नि11:3612:18inauspicious
9Raja राज12:1813:00inauspicious
10Chora चोर13:0013:42inauspicious
11Shubha शुभ13:4214:25auspicious
12Roga रोग14:2515:07inauspicious
13Mrityu मृत्यु15:0715:49inauspicious
14Agni अग्नि15:4916:31inauspicious
15Raja राज16:3117:13inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 32m

Ratrimana

13h 28m

Madhyahna

11:57

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

Aaj Ka Panchang - Prayagraj (Allahabad), 15 December 2026

On Tuesday, the 15th of December 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Prayagraj (Allahabad) carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:41 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:13 PM, bringing 10 hours 32 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Shashthi of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Dhanishtha. Yoga for the day is Harshana, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-15. Pre-dawn, from 5:05 AM to 5:53 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Prayagraj (Allahabad), From 2:35 PM to 3:54 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Tuesday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is North; the classical recommendation is to delay North-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (10:38 AM–11:57 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Dhanishtha nakshatra is governed by Mars, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 15 December 2026?
In Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 15 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 2:35 PM to 3:54 PM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.
Why is sunrise in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 15 December 2026 at 6:41 AM?
Sunrise at 6:41 AM in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 15 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (25.44°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:13 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Prayagraj (Allahabad)'s local horizon.
What yoga is operative in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 15 December 2026?
The yoga operative in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 15 December 2026 is Harshana, active from 1:04 PM to 1:37 PM local time. In the Vedic panchang, yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 named yogas. Harshana yoga carries its own quality and influences the day's overall character — affecting the auspiciousness of activities begun during its span.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-वार योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Skanda Shashthi Puja

स्कन्द षष्ठी पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Kumara Tantra

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

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प्रयागराज — 15 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय
प्रातः 06:41
सूर्यास्त
अपराह्ण 17:13
तिथि
षष्ठी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र
धनिष्ठा (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल
अपराह्ण 14:35–अपराह्ण 15:54
शुभ चौघड़िया
लाभ (प्रातः 10:38–प्रातः 11:57)