Brahma Muhurta

Nagpur · 2026-12-13

Pre-dawn auspicious window

05:06 – 05:54

Roughly the 48-minute window ending 48 minutes before sunrise.

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	16:11	17:32	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	12:07	13:28	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	14:50	16:11	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:46	12:29	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:06 – 05:54

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:37 – 06:42

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:55 – 14:39

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:20 – 17:44

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:32 – 18:37

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:43 – 24:31

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

09:48 – 11:36

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

10:42 – 12:30

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 14

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:05 – 16:49

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

12:57
19:42
02:28

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	Mars
Mantri	Mars

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

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southwest नैऋत्य

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Patala पाताल

avoid

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Smashana श्मशान

avoid

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, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Makara, 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	10	yes
2	Vrishabha	9	no
3	Mithuna	8	no
4	Karka	7	yes
5	Simha	6	yes
6	Kanya	5	no
7	Tula	4	no
8	Vrishchika	3	yes
9	Dhanu	2	no
10	Makara	1	yes
11	Kumbha	12	no
12	Meena	11	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
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	06:42	07:02
9	Dhanu धनु	07:02	09:07
10	Makara मकर	09:07	10:57
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	10:57	12:32
12	Meena मीन	12:32	14:02
1	Mesha मेष	14:02	15:42
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	15:42	17:42
3	Mithuna मिथुन	17:42	19:57
4	Karka कर्क	19:57	22:12
5	Simha सिंह	22:12	24:22
6	Kanya कन्या	24:22	02:32
7	Tula तुला	02:32	04:42
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	04:42	06:42

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	06:42	07:26	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	07:26	08:09	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	08:09	08:52	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	08:52	09:36	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	09:36	10:19	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:19	11:02	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	11:02	11:46	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	11:46	12:29	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	12:29	13:12	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	13:12	13:55	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	13:55	14:39	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:39	15:22	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	15:22	16:05	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	16:05	16:49	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	16:49	17:32	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)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 50m

Ratrimana

13h 10m

Madhyahna

12:07

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

Brahma Muhurta - Nagpur, 13 December 2026

On Sunday, the 13th of December 2026, the Vedic calendar in Nagpur carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:42 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:32 PM, bringing 10 hours 50 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Shravana. The day carries the Dhruva yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-13. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 5:06 AM to 5:54 AM.

In Nagpur, Rahu Kala runs from 4:11 PM to 5:32 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Sunday is West; new ventures toward the West are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 9:25 AM to 10:46 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Shravana nakshatra is under the lordship of Moon, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Nagpur's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Nagpur on 13 December 2026?

In Nagpur on 13 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 4:11 PM to 5:32 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 Nagpur on 13 December 2026 at 6:42 AM?

Sunrise at 6:42 AM in Nagpur on 13 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (21.15°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:32 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Nagpur's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Nagpur on 13 December 2026?

The yoga operative in Nagpur on 13 December 2026 is Dhruva, active from 11:17 AM to 12:14 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. Dhruva 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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Amla

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Akavan (Shravana — Vishnu)

अकवन (श्रवण — विष्णु)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Surya Namaskar & Arghya

सूर्य पूजा

- Aditya Hridaya Stotra, Ramayana

Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering

गणेश पूजा

- Ganesha Purana

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Chaturthi Ganesha Vrata

चतुर्थी गणेश व्रत

- Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण शान्ति

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण उपाय

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.33454808566219874/ 100

नागपुर — 13 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:42
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:32
तिथि: चतुर्थी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: श्रवण (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 16:11–अपराह्ण 17:32
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 09:25–प्रातः 10:46)