Toronto
2026-01-06
Chaturthi चतुर्थी
Magha मघा
Window details (text table)
| Window | Start | End | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kala | 14:39 | 15:47 | inauspicious |
| Yamaghanda Kala | 10:07 | 11:15 | inauspicious |
| Gulika Kala | 12:23 | 13:31 | inauspicious |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05 | 12:41 | auspicious |
Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त
Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.
Brahma Muhurta
ब्रह्म मुहूर्त
06:16 – 07:04
Pratah Sandhya
प्रातः सन्ध्या
06:47 – 07:52
Vijaya Muhurta
विजय मुहूर्त
13:53 – 14:30
Godhuli Muhurta
गोधूलि मुहूर्त
16:42 – 17:06
Sayahna Sandhya
सायाह्न सन्ध्या
16:54 – 17:59
Nishita Muhurta
निशीथ मुहूर्त
23:59 – 24:47
Amrita Kalam
अमृत कालम्
14:24 – 15:59
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
13:37 – 15:11
The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.
Dur Muhurtam 4
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
09:40 – 10:16
Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.
Dur Muhurtam 9
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
12:41 – 13:17
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
Dhanu#9
Surya Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढा
Pada 3 of 4
Moon Pada Transitions Today
- 13:35
- 19:33
- 01:31
- 07:29
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.
Shaka Samvat
1948
Kilaka कीलक
Gujarati Samvat
2082
Vishvavasu विश्वावसु
Mantri Mandala — Year Governance
| Position | Deity |
|---|---|
| Raja | Sun |
| Mantri | Sun |
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
East पूर्व
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
Gauri-sannidhi गौरीसन्निधि
favourable
Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing
Homahuti
Mars मङ्गल
avoid
Source: Khala planet: offering inauspicious (खलग्रह के मुख में होमाहुति शुभ नहीं होती)
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
Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena
Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras
| # | Janma Nakshatra | Tara | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 2 | Bharani | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 3 | Krittika | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 4 | Rohini | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 6 | Ardra | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 8 | Pushya | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
| 10 | Magha | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 13 | Hasta | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 14 | Chitra | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 15 | Swati | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 16 | Vishakha | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 17 | Anuradha | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
| 19 | Mula | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 22 | Shravana | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 27 | Revati | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis
| # | Janma Rashi | House from Janma | Favourable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesha | 5 | no |
| 2 | Vrishabha | 4 | no |
| 3 | Mithuna | 3 | yes |
| 4 | Karka | 2 | no |
| 5 | Simha | 1 | yes |
| 6 | Kanya | 12 | no |
| 7 | Tula | 11 | yes |
| 8 | Vrishchika | 10 | yes |
| 9 | Dhanu | 9 | no |
| 10 | Makara | 8 | no |
| 11 | Kumbha | 7 | yes |
| 12 | Meena | 6 | yes |
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)
| # | Rashi | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Dhanu धनु | 07:52 | 08:27 |
| 10 | Makara मकर | 08:27 | 09:52 |
| 11 | Kumbha कुम्भ | 09:52 | 11:02 |
| 12 | Meena मीन | 11:02 | 12:07 |
| 1 | Mesha मेष | 12:07 | 13:27 |
| 2 | Vrishabha वृषभ | 13:27 | 15:12 |
| 3 | Mithuna मिथुन | 15:12 | 17:32 |
| 4 | Karka कर्क | 17:32 | 20:07 |
| 5 | Simha सिंह | 20:07 | 22:42 |
| 6 | Kanya कन्या | 22:42 | 01:17 |
| 7 | Tula तुला | 01:17 | 03:57 |
| 8 | Vrishchika वृश्चिक | 03:57 | 06:22 |
| 9 | Dhanu धनु | 06:22 | 07:52 |
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)
| # | Label | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 07:52 | 08:28 | inauspicious |
| 2 | Agni अग्नि | 08:28 | 09:04 | inauspicious |
| 3 | Raja राज | 09:04 | 09:40 | inauspicious |
| 4 | Chora चोर | 09:40 | 10:16 | inauspicious |
| 5 | Shubha शुभ | 10:16 | 10:53 | auspicious |
| 6 | Roga रोग | 10:53 | 11:29 | inauspicious |
| 7 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 11:29 | 12:05 | inauspicious |
| 8 | Agni अग्नि | 12:05 | 12:41 | inauspicious |
| 9 | Raja राज | 12:41 | 13:17 | inauspicious |
| 10 | Chora चोर | 13:17 | 13:53 | inauspicious |
| 11 | Shubha शुभ | 13:53 | 14:30 | auspicious |
| 12 | Roga रोग | 14:30 | 15:06 | inauspicious |
| 13 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 15:06 | 15:42 | inauspicious |
| 14 | Agni अग्नि | 15:42 | 16:18 | inauspicious |
| 15 | Raja राज | 16:18 | 16:54 | inauspicious |
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)
Hemantaहेमन्त
Ayana
Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन
Dinamana
9h 3m
Ratrimana
14h 57m
Madhyahna
12:23
Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.
Aaj Ka Panchang - Toronto, 6 January 2026
On Tuesday, the 6th of January 2026, the Vedic calendar in Toronto carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 7:52 AM and dipping below the horizon at 4:54 PM, bringing 9 hours 3 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Magha. The day carries the Priti yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-01-06. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 6:16 AM to 7:04 AM.
In Toronto, Rahu Kala runs from 2:39 PM to 3:47 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Tuesday is North; new ventures toward the North are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 11:15 AM to 12:23 PM, stands out as the best muhurta. Magha nakshatra is under the lordship of Ketu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Toronto's horizon.
Watch वीडियो
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rahu Kaal in Toronto on 6 January 2026?
Why is sunrise in Toronto on 6 January 2026 at 7:52 AM?
What yoga is operative in Toronto on 6 January 2026?
Related Panchang Pages
Daily Authority
Tantric Banda Windows
Peepal
पीपल
Source:
Sadhana Prescriptions
Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering
गणेश पूजा
- Ganesha Purana
Chaturthi Ganesha Vrata
चतुर्थी गणेश व्रत
- Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana
Sankalpa Vrata
संकल्प व्रत
- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara
Devi Kavacham Patha
देवी कवचम् पाठ
- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana
Bava Karana Auspicious Puja
बव करण शुभ पूजा
- Muhurta Chintamani
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana
सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना
- Muhurta Chintamani
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना
- Muhurta Chintamani
Day Rarity Score
0.3377045767697364/ 100
टोरंटो — 6 जनवरी
- सूर्योदय
- प्रातः 07:52
- सूर्यास्त
- अपराह्ण 16:54
- तिथि
- चतुर्थी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
- नक्षत्र
- मघा (द्वितीय पाद)
- राहु काल
- अपराह्ण 14:39–अपराह्ण 15:47
- शुभ चौघड़िया
- लाभ (प्रातः 11:15–दोपहर 12:23)