Houston

2026-12-21

Tithi

Trayodashi त्रयोदशी

Nakshatra

Krittika कृत्तिका

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	08:30	09:46	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:03	12:19	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:36	14:52	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:59	12:40	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:37 – 06:25

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:08 – 07:13

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:01 – 14:42

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:13 – 17:37

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:25 – 18:30

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:55 – 24:43

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

12:27 – 13:53

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

12:27 – 13:53

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:42 – 15:23

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:23 – 16:03

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

Mula मूल

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

12:28
17:50
23:12
04:33

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

Position	Deity
Raja	Moon
Mantri	Moon

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

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Sabha सभा

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Saturn शनि

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

Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	2	no
2	Vrishabha	1	yes
3	Mithuna	12	no
4	Karka	11	yes
5	Simha	10	yes
6	Kanya	9	no
7	Tula	8	no
8	Vrishchika	7	yes
9	Dhanu	6	yes
10	Makara	5	no
11	Kumbha	4	no
12	Meena	3	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	07:13	08:58
10	Makara मकर	08:58	10:38
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	10:38	12:08
12	Meena मीन	12:08	13:28
1	Mesha मेष	13:28	15:03
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	15:03	16:58
3	Mithuna मिथुन	16:58	19:13
4	Karka कर्क	19:13	21:33
5	Simha सिंह	21:33	23:53
6	Kanya कन्या	23:53	02:13
7	Tula तुला	02:13	04:33
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	04:33	06:53
9	Dhanu धनु	06:53	07:13

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	Shubha शुभ	07:13	07:54	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	07:54	08:35	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:35	09:16	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	09:16	09:56	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:56	10:37	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	10:37	11:18	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	11:18	11:59	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	11:59	12:40	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:40	13:20	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	13:20	14:01	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	14:01	14:42	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	14:42	15:23	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	15:23	16:03	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	16:03	16:44	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:44	17:25	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

10h 12m

Ratrimana

13h 48m

Madhyahna

12:19

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

Abhijit Muhurta - Houston, 21 December 2026

On Monday, the 21st of December 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Houston carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 7:13 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:25 PM, bringing 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Krittika. Yoga for the day is Siddha, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-21. Pre-dawn, from 5:37 AM to 6:25 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Houston, From 8:30 AM to 9:46 AM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Monday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is East; the classical recommendation is to delay East-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Amrit (7:13 AM–8:30 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Krittika nakshatra is governed by Sun, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Houston on 21 December 2026?

In Houston on 21 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 8:30 AM to 9:46 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 Houston on 21 December 2026 at 7:13 AM?

Sunrise at 7:13 AM in Houston on 21 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (29.76°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:25 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Houston's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Houston on 21 December 2026?

The yoga operative in Houston on 21 December 2026 is Siddha, active from 5:37 PM to 2:02 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. Siddha 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

Soma Pradosha Vrata

सोम प्रदोष व्रत

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata

त्रयोदशी प्रदोष व्रत

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Mahamrityunjaya Japa

महामृत्युञ्जय जप

- Rig Veda 7.59.12, Yajur Veda 3.60

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Rudra Abhisheka & Homa

रुद्र अभिषेक एवं होम

- Yajur Veda, Shatarudriya

Day Rarity Score

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ह्यूस्टन — 21 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:13
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:25
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: कृत्तिका (द्वितीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 08:30–प्रातः 09:46
शुभ चौघड़िया: अमृत (प्रातः 07:13–प्रातः 08:30)