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2025-11-17

Tithi

Trayodashi त्रयोदशी

Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	06:44	07:57	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	07:57	09:09	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	09:09	10:22	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	10:22	11:35	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	11:35	12:48	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	12:48	14:00	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	14:00	15:13	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	15:13	16:26	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	16:26	18:13	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	18:13	20:00	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	20:00	21:48	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	21:48	23:35	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	23:35	01:22	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	01:22	03:09	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	03:09	04:57	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	04:57	06:44	neutral

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	07:57	09:09	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:22	11:35	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	12:48	14:00	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:15	11:54	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:08 – 05:56

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:39 – 06:44

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:12 – 13:51

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:14 – 16:38

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

16:26 – 17:31

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:11 – 23:59

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

20:56 – 22:44

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

23:37 – 01:25

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:51 – 14:30

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:30 – 15:08

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

Vishakha विशाखा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:48
17:32
24:16

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

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Northwest वायव्य

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Swarga स्वर्ग

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Krida क्रीडा

avoid

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, Vrishabha, Simha, Tula, Dhanu, Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	7	yes
2	Vrishabha	6	yes
3	Mithuna	5	no
4	Karka	4	no
5	Simha	3	yes
6	Kanya	2	no
7	Tula	1	yes
8	Vrishchika	12	no
9	Dhanu	11	yes
10	Makara	10	yes
11	Kumbha	9	no
12	Meena	8	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
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	06:44	09:09
9	Dhanu धनु	09:09	11:09
10	Makara मकर	11:09	12:39
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	12:39	13:49
12	Meena मीन	13:49	14:59
1	Mesha मेष	14:59	16:19
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	16:19	18:09
3	Mithuna मिथुन	18:09	20:24
4	Karka कर्क	20:24	22:59
5	Simha सिंह	22:59	01:34
6	Kanya कन्या	01:34	04:04
7	Tula तुला	04:04	06:39
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	06:39	06:44

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	Mrityu मृत्यु	06:44	07:23	inauspicious
2	Agni अग्नि	07:23	08:01	inauspicious
3	Raja राज	08:01	08:40	inauspicious
4	Chora चोर	08:40	09:19	inauspicious
5	Shubha शुभ	09:19	09:58	auspicious
6	Roga रोग	09:58	10:37	inauspicious
7	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:37	11:15	inauspicious
8	Agni अग्नि	11:15	11:54	inauspicious
9	Raja राज	11:54	12:33	inauspicious
10	Chora चोर	12:33	13:12	inauspicious
11	Shubha शुभ	13:12	13:51	auspicious
12	Roga रोग	13:51	14:30	inauspicious
13	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:30	15:08	inauspicious
14	Agni अग्नि	15:08	15:47	inauspicious
15	Raja राज	15:47	16:26	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

9h 42m

Ratrimana

14h 18m

Madhyahna

11:35

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

Choghadiya - Chicago, 17 November 2025

On Monday, 17 November 2025, the Vedic calendar throughout Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:44 AM and dipping below the horizon at 4:26 PM, bringing 9 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Chitra. Ayushman yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-11-17. Brahma Muhurta opens at 5:08 AM and closes at 5:56 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Chicago, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 7:57 AM through 9:09 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 (6:44 AM–7:57 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 17 November 2025?

In Chicago on 17 November 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:57 AM to 9:09 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 Chicago on 17 November 2025 at 6:44 AM?

Sunrise at 6:44 AM in Chicago on 17 November 2025 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (41.88°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (4:26 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Chicago's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Chicago on 17 November 2025?

The yoga operative in Chicago on 17 November 2025 is Ayushman, active from 7:52 PM to 8:39 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. Ayushman 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

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

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शिकागो — 17 नवम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:44
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 16:26
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: चित्रा (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 07:57–प्रातः 09:09
शुभ चौघड़िया: अमृत (प्रातः 06:44–प्रातः 07:57)