Delhi
2025-12-20
Amavasya अमावस्या
Mula मूल
Choghadiya details (text table)
| Name | Devanagari | Planet | Period | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaal | काल | Saturn | day | 07:10 | 08:27 | bad |
| Shubh | शुभ | Jupiter | day | 08:27 | 09:44 | good |
| Rog | रोग | Mars | day | 09:44 | 11:01 | bad |
| Udveg | उद्वेग | Sun | day | 11:01 | 12:18 | bad |
| Char | चर | Venus | day | 12:18 | 13:35 | neutral |
| Labh | लाभ | Mercury | day | 13:35 | 14:52 | good |
| Amrit | अमृत | Moon | day | 14:52 | 16:09 | good |
| Kaal | काल | Saturn | day | 16:09 | 17:27 | bad |
| Labh | लाभ | Mercury | night | 17:27 | 19:09 | good |
| Amrit | अमृत | Moon | night | 19:09 | 20:52 | good |
| Kaal | काल | Saturn | night | 20:52 | 22:35 | bad |
| Shubh | शुभ | Jupiter | night | 22:35 | 24:18 | good |
| Rog | रोग | Mars | night | 24:18 | 02:01 | bad |
| Udveg | उद्वेग | Sun | night | 02:01 | 03:44 | bad |
| Char | चर | Venus | night | 03:44 | 05:27 | neutral |
| Labh | लाभ | Mercury | night | 05:27 | 07:10 | good |
Window details (text table)
| Window | Start | End | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kala | 09:44 | 11:01 | inauspicious |
| Yamaghanda Kala | 07:10 | 08:27 | inauspicious |
| Gulika Kala | 07:10 | 08:27 | inauspicious |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:58 | 12:39 | auspicious |
Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त
Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.
Brahma Muhurta
ब्रह्म मुहूर्त
05:34 – 06:22
Pratah Sandhya
प्रातः सन्ध्या
06:05 – 07:10
Vijaya Muhurta
विजय मुहूर्त
14:01 – 14:42
Godhuli Muhurta
गोधूलि मुहूर्त
17:15 – 17:39
Sayahna Sandhya
सायाह्न सन्ध्या
17:27 – 18:32
Nishita Muhurta
निशीथ मुहूर्त
23:54 – 24:42
Amrita Kalam
अमृत कालम्
04:09 – 05:55
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
07:41 – 09:27
The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.
Dur Muhurtam 1
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
07:10 – 07:51
Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.
Dur Muhurtam 2
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
07:51 – 08:32
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
- 12:07
- 18:44
- 01:20
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.
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
East पूर्व
favourable
Source: Direction favored by today's moon position
Rahu Vasa
West पश्चिम
avoid
Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here
Agnivasa
Swarga स्वर्ग
favourable
Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment
Shiva Vasa
Vrishabha वृषभ
favourable
Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing
Homahuti
Sun सूर्य
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
Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena
Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras
| # | Janma Nakshatra | Tara | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 2 | Bharani | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 3 | Krittika | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 4 | Rohini | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 6 | Ardra | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 8 | Pushya | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
| 10 | Magha | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 13 | Hasta | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 14 | Chitra | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 15 | Swati | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 16 | Vishakha | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 17 | Anuradha | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
| 19 | Mula | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 22 | Shravana | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 27 | Revati | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis
| # | Janma Rashi | House from Janma | Favourable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesha | 9 | no |
| 2 | Vrishabha | 8 | no |
| 3 | Mithuna | 7 | yes |
| 4 | Karka | 6 | yes |
| 5 | Simha | 5 | no |
| 6 | Kanya | 4 | no |
| 7 | Tula | 3 | yes |
| 8 | Vrishchika | 2 | no |
| 9 | Dhanu | 1 | yes |
| 10 | Makara | 12 | no |
| 11 | Kumbha | 11 | yes |
| 12 | Meena | 10 | 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 | 07:10 | 09:00 |
| 10 | Makara मकर | 09:00 | 10:45 |
| 11 | Kumbha कुम्भ | 10:45 | 12:10 |
| 12 | Meena मीन | 12:10 | 13:35 |
| 1 | Mesha मेष | 13:35 | 15:10 |
| 2 | Vrishabha वृषभ | 15:10 | 17:05 |
| 3 | Mithuna मिथुन | 17:05 | 19:20 |
| 4 | Karka कर्क | 19:20 | 21:40 |
| 5 | Simha सिंह | 21:40 | 24:00 |
| 6 | Kanya कन्या | 24:00 | 02:15 |
| 7 | Tula तुला | 02:15 | 04:35 |
| 8 | Vrishchika वृश्चिक | 04:35 | 06:55 |
| 9 | Dhanu धनु | 06:55 | 07:10 |
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 | 07:10 | 07:51 | inauspicious |
| 2 | Agni अग्नि | 07:51 | 08:32 | inauspicious |
| 3 | Raja राज | 08:32 | 09:13 | inauspicious |
| 4 | Chora चोर | 09:13 | 09:54 | inauspicious |
| 5 | Shubha शुभ | 09:54 | 10:35 | auspicious |
| 6 | Roga रोग | 10:35 | 11:16 | inauspicious |
| 7 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 11:16 | 11:58 | inauspicious |
| 8 | Agni अग्नि | 11:58 | 12:39 | inauspicious |
| 9 | Raja राज | 12:39 | 13:20 | inauspicious |
| 10 | Chora चोर | 13:20 | 14:01 | inauspicious |
| 11 | Shubha शुभ | 14:01 | 14:42 | auspicious |
| 12 | Roga रोग | 14:42 | 15:23 | inauspicious |
| 13 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 15:23 | 16:04 | inauspicious |
| 14 | Agni अग्नि | 16:04 | 16:45 | inauspicious |
| 15 | Raja राज | 16:45 | 17:27 | 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 17m
Ratrimana
13h 43m
Madhyahna
12:18
Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.
Choghadiya - Delhi, 20 December 2025
On Saturday, the 20th of December 2025, the Vedic calendar for those in Delhi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 7:10 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:27 PM, bringing 10 hours 17 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Amavasya of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Mula. Yoga for the day is Ganda, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-12-20. Pre-dawn, from 5:34 AM to 6:22 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.
For those in Delhi, From 9:44 AM to 11:01 AM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Saturday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is East; the classical recommendation is to delay East-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Shubh (8:27 AM–9:44 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Mula nakshatra is governed by Ketu, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sadhana Prescriptions
Nakshatra-Tithi Yoga Sadhana
नक्षत्र-तिथि योग साधना
- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita
Pitru Tarpana
पितृ तर्पण
- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu
Navagraha Shanti
नवग्रह शान्ति
- Graha Shanti Vidhi, Navagraha Stotra
Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)
तिल होम
- Graha Shanti Vidhi
Smashan Sadhana
श्मशान साधना
- Mahanirvana Tantra, Kaulajnana Nirnaya, Kamakhya Tantra, Rudrayamala
Dhumavati Sadhana
धूमावती साधना
- Shakta Pramoda, Dhumavati Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)
Bhuvaneshwari Amavasya Dhyana
भुवनेश्वरी अमावस्या ध्यान
- Tantrasara, Todala Tantra
Kimstughna Karana Sadhana
किंस्तुघ्न करण साधना
- Muhurta Chintamani
Kali Maha Mantra Japa
काली महामन्त्र जप
- Rudrayamala Tantra
Devi Kavacham Patha
देवी कवचम् पाठ
- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana
Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)
चण्डी पाठ
- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya
Baglamukhi Stambhana Sadhana
बगलामुखी स्तम्भन साधना
- Baglamukhi Tantra, Rudrayamala, Mantra Mahodadhi
Tara Sadhana
तारा साधना
- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)
Day Rarity Score
0.6622768951932666/ 100
दिल्ली — 20 दिसम्बर
- सूर्योदय
- प्रातः 07:10
- सूर्यास्त
- अपराह्ण 17:27
- तिथि
- अमावस्या (कृष्ण पक्ष)
- नक्षत्र
- मूल (द्वितीय पाद)
- राहु काल
- प्रातः 09:44–प्रातः 11:01
- शुभ चौघड़िया
- शुभ (प्रातः 08:27–प्रातः 09:44)