Dallas

2025-10-20

Tithi

Amavasya अमावस्या

Nakshatra

Hasta हस्त

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	09:00	10:24	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:47	13:11	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	14:35	15:59	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:49	13:34	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

06:00 – 06:48

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:31 – 07:36

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:03 – 15:48

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:34 – 18:58

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:46 – 19:51

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:47 – 01:35

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

17:01 – 18:47

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

16:35 – 18:21

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:48 – 16:32

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:32 – 17:17

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

Tula#7

Surya Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:47
16:27
23:07
05:47

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

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

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Shaka Samvat

1947

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग

Gujarati Samvat

2081

Krodhi क्रोधी

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

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Northwest वायव्य

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Prithvi पृथ्वी

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Vrishabha वृषभ

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Ketu केतु

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

Mesha, Karka, Kanya, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
2	Bharani	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
3	Krittika	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
4	Rohini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
5	Mrigashira	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
6	Ardra	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
7	Punarvasu	Vadha वध	inauspicious
8	Pushya	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
9	Ashlesha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
10	Magha	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
13	Hasta	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
14	Chitra	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
15	Swati	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
16	Vishakha	Vadha वध	inauspicious
17	Anuradha	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
19	Mula	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
22	Shravana	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Vadha वध	inauspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
27	Revati	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	6	yes
2	Vrishabha	5	no
3	Mithuna	4	no
4	Karka	3	yes
5	Simha	2	no
6	Kanya	1	yes
7	Tula	12	no
8	Vrishchika	11	yes
9	Dhanu	10	yes
10	Makara	9	no
11	Kumbha	8	no
12	Meena	7	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
7	Tula तुला	07:36	09:51
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	09:51	12:11
9	Dhanu धनु	12:11	14:16
10	Makara मकर	14:16	15:51
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	15:51	17:16
12	Meena मीन	17:16	18:36
1	Mesha मेष	18:36	20:06
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	20:06	22:01
3	Mithuna मिथुन	22:01	24:16
4	Karka कर्क	24:16	02:41
5	Simha सिंह	02:41	05:01
6	Kanya कन्या	05:01	07:21
7	Tula तुला	07:21	07:36

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	Agni अग्नि	07:36	08:21	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	08:21	09:05	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	09:05	09:50	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	09:50	10:35	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	10:35	11:19	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:19	12:04	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	12:04	12:49	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	12:49	13:34	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	13:34	14:18	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	14:18	15:03	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	15:03	15:48	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:48	16:32	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	16:32	17:17	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	17:17	18:02	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	18:02	18:46	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)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

11h 10m

Ratrimana

12h 50m

Madhyahna

13:11

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

Abhijit Muhurta - Dallas, 20 October 2025

On Monday, 20 October 2025, the Vedic calendar throughout Dallas carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 7:36 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:46 PM, bringing 11 hours 10 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Amavasya of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Hasta. Vaidhriti yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-10-20. Brahma Muhurta opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:48 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Dallas, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 9:00 AM through 10:24 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the East direction — classical guidance advises against new Monday journeys toward the East. On the auspicious side, the Amrit choghadiya (7:36 AM–9:00 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Hasta nakshatra is ruled by Moon, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Dallas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Dallas on 20 October 2025?

In Dallas on 20 October 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 9:00 AM to 10:24 AM. 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 Dallas on 20 October 2025 at 7:36 AM?

Sunrise at 7:36 AM in Dallas on 20 October 2025 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (32.78°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:46 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Dallas's local horizon.

Is 20 October 2025 Amavasya?

Yes, 20 October 2025 is Amavasya (new-moon day) in the Vedic calendar as observed from Dallas. The Amavasya tithi runs from 5:15 AM to 7:25 AM local time. Amavasya is traditionally significant for ancestral rites (Pitru Tarpan), and many people observe a fast or visit temples dedicated to Shiva or Kali on this day.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja

दीवाली लक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजा

- Padma Purana, Skanda Purana, Lakshmi Puja Vidhi

Pitru Tarpana

पितृ तर्पण

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Bhuvaneshwari Amavasya Dhyana

भुवनेश्वरी अमावस्या ध्यान

- Tantrasara, Todala Tantra

Kali Maha Mantra Japa

काली महामन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)

तिल होम

- Graha Shanti Vidhi

Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)

चण्डी पाठ

- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya

Baglamukhi Stambhana Sadhana

बगलामुखी स्तम्भन साधना

- Baglamukhi Tantra, Rudrayamala, Mantra Mahodadhi

Tara Sadhana

तारा साधना

- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Dhumavati Sadhana

धूमावती साधना

- Shakta Pramoda, Dhumavati Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Vaidhriti Yoga Tapas Sadhana

वैधृति योग तपस् साधना

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Amrit Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

अमृत सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Amrit Siddhi Yoga Diksha Sadhana

अमृत सिद्धि योग दीक्षा साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Mantra Mahodadhi

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डलास — 20 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:36
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:46
तिथि: अमावस्या (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: हस्त (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 09:00–प्रातः 10:24
शुभ चौघड़िया: अमृत (प्रातः 07:36–प्रातः 09:00)