Brahma Muhurta

Toronto · 2026-05-20

Pre-dawn auspicious window

04:12 – 05:00

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

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	13:14	15:05	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	15:05	16:57	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	11:22	13:14	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:44	13:44	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:12 – 05:00

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:43 – 05:48

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:42 – 16:42

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

20:27 – 20:51

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

20:39 – 21:44

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:50 – 01:38

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

04:46 – 06:14

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

07:42 – 09:10

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:44 – 13:44

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

Vrishabha#2

Surya Nakshatra

Krittika कृत्तिका

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:39
13:13
18:47
24:21

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

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southeast आग्नेय

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

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, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	3	yes
2	Vrishabha	2	no
3	Mithuna	1	yes
4	Karka	12	no
5	Simha	11	yes
6	Kanya	10	yes
7	Tula	9	no
8	Vrishchika	8	no
9	Dhanu	7	yes
10	Makara	6	yes
11	Kumbha	5	no
12	Meena	4	no

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
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	05:48	07:23
3	Mithuna मिथुन	07:23	09:43
4	Karka कर्क	09:43	12:18
5	Simha सिंह	12:18	14:53
6	Kanya कन्या	14:53	17:33
7	Tula तुला	17:33	20:08
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	20:08	22:38
9	Dhanu धनु	22:38	24:38
10	Makara मकर	24:38	02:03
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	02:03	03:13
12	Meena मीन	03:13	04:18
1	Mesha मेष	04:18	05:33
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	05:33	05:48

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	Raja राज	05:48	06:48	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	06:48	07:47	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:47	08:47	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:47	09:46	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:46	10:45	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	10:45	11:45	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	11:45	12:44	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	12:44	13:44	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	13:44	14:43	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	14:43	15:42	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:42	16:42	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	16:42	17:41	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	17:41	18:41	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	18:41	19:40	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	19:40	20:39	auspicious

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)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ritu (Drik)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

14h 51m

Ratrimana

9h 9m

Madhyahna

13:14

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

Brahma Muhurta - Toronto, 20 May 2026

On Wednesday, the 20th of May 2026, the Vedic calendar in Toronto carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 5:48 AM and dipping below the horizon at 8:39 PM, bringing 14 hours 51 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Panchami of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Punarvasu. The day carries the Ganda yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-05-20. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:12 AM to 5:00 AM.

In Toronto, Rahu Kala runs from 1:14 PM to 3:05 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Wednesday is North; new ventures toward the North are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 5:48 AM to 7:40 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Punarvasu nakshatra is under the lordship of Jupiter, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Toronto's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Toronto on 20 May 2026?

In Toronto on 20 May 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:14 PM to 3:05 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 Toronto on 20 May 2026 at 5:48 AM?

Sunrise at 5:48 AM in Toronto on 20 May 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (43.65°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (8:39 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Toronto's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Toronto on 20 May 2026?

The yoga operative in Toronto on 20 May 2026 is Ganda, active from 4:40 AM to 1:28 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. Ganda 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

Naga Panchami Puja

नाग पंचमी पूजा

- Garuda Purana, Narada Purana

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

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टोरंटो — 20 मई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:48
सूर्यास्त: सायं 20:39
तिथि: पञ्चमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पुनर्वसु (द्वितीय पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 13:14–अपराह्ण 15:05
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 05:48–प्रातः 07:40)