Brahma Muhurta

New York · 2026-04-29

Pre-dawn auspicious window

04:22 – 05:10

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

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	12:53	14:37	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:37	16:21	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	11:09	12:53	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:25	13:21	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:22 – 05:10

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:53 – 05:58

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:12 – 16:07

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:36 – 20:00

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:48 – 20:53

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:29 – 01:17

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

22:31 – 24:13

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

22:05 – 23:48

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:25 – 13:21

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

Mesha#1

Surya Nakshatra

Bharani भरणी

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:20
14:48
21:16
03:45

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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southeast आग्नेय

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

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
1	Mesha मेष	05:58	06:48
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	06:48	08:38
3	Mithuna मिथुन	08:38	10:53
4	Karka कर्क	10:53	13:28
5	Simha सिंह	13:28	15:58
6	Kanya कन्या	15:58	18:28
7	Tula तुला	18:28	21:03
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	21:03	23:28
9	Dhanu धनु	23:28	01:28
10	Makara मकर	01:28	02:58
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	02:58	04:13
12	Meena मीन	04:13	05:23
1	Mesha मेष	05:23	05:58

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	05:58	06:53	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	06:53	07:49	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:49	08:44	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	08:44	09:39	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:39	10:35	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	10:35	11:30	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	11:30	12:25	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	12:25	13:21	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:21	14:16	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	14:16	15:12	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	15:12	16:07	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	16:07	17:02	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	17:02	17:58	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	17:58	18:53	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	18:53	19:48	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)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

13h 51m

Ratrimana

10h 9m

Madhyahna

12:53

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

Brahma Muhurta - New York, 29 April 2026

On Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout New York carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:58 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:48 PM, bringing 13 hours 51 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Hasta. Harshana yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-04-29. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:22 AM and closes at 5:10 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout New York, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 12:53 PM through 2:37 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Wednesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (5:58 AM–7:42 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Hasta nakshatra is ruled by Moon, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in New York on 29 April 2026?

In New York on 29 April 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:53 PM to 2:37 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 New York on 29 April 2026 at 5:58 AM?

Sunrise at 5:58 AM in New York on 29 April 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (40.71°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (7:48 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to New York's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in New York on 29 April 2026?

The yoga operative in New York on 29 April 2026 is Harshana, active from 11:34 AM to 11:21 AM 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

Hasta Nakshatra Shilpa Puja

हस्त नक्षत्र शिल्प पूजा

- Rig Veda (Savitar Sukta), Vishwakarma Shastra

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

Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata

त्रयोदशी प्रदोष व्रत

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

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न्यूयॉर्क — 29 अप्रैल

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:58
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:48
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: हस्त (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: दोपहर 12:53–अपराह्ण 14:37
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 05:58–प्रातः 07:42)