Dhanbad

2026-05-20

Tithi

Chaturthi चतुर्थी

Nakshatra

Ardra आर्द्रा

Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	05:01	06:41	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	06:41	08:21	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	08:21	10:00	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	10:00	11:40	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	11:40	13:20	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	13:20	15:00	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	15:00	16:40	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	16:40	18:20	good
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	18:20	19:40	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	19:40	21:00	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	21:00	22:20	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	22:20	23:40	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	23:40	01:00	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	01:00	02:21	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	02:21	03:41	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	03:41	05:01	bad

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	11:40	13:20	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	13:20	15:00	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	10:00	11:40	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:14	12:07	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:25 – 04:13

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

03:56 – 05:01

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:54 – 14:47

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:08 – 18:32

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:20 – 19:25

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:16 – 24:04

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

02:36 – 04:03

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

16:13 – 17:39

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:14 – 12:07

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

06:12
11:42
17:12
22:42
04:12

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

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

Akasha आकाश

neutral

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, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

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	05:01	06:46
3	Mithuna मिथुन	06:46	09:01
4	Karka कर्क	09:01	11:16
5	Simha सिंह	11:16	13:31
6	Kanya कन्या	13:31	15:41
7	Tula तुला	15:41	17:56
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	17:56	20:11
9	Dhanu धनु	20:11	22:16
10	Makara मकर	22:16	24:01
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	24:01	01:36
12	Meena मीन	01:36	03:06
1	Mesha मेष	03:06	04:46
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	04:46	05:01

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	05:01	05:54	inauspicious
2	Agni अग्नि	05:54	06:47	inauspicious
3	Raja राज	06:47	07:41	inauspicious
4	Chora चोर	07:41	08:34	inauspicious
5	Shubha शुभ	08:34	09:27	auspicious
6	Roga रोग	09:27	10:20	inauspicious
7	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:20	11:14	inauspicious
8	Agni अग्नि	11:14	12:07	inauspicious
9	Raja राज	12:07	13:00	inauspicious
10	Chora चोर	13:00	13:54	inauspicious
11	Shubha शुभ	13:54	14:47	auspicious
12	Roga रोग	14:47	15:40	inauspicious
13	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:40	16:34	inauspicious
14	Agni अग्नि	16:34	17:27	inauspicious
15	Raja राज	17:27	18:20	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)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ritu (Drik)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

13h 20m

Ratrimana

10h 40m

Madhyahna

11:40

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

Choghadiya - Dhanbad, 20 May 2026

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, the Vedic calendar across Dhanbad carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Dawn breaks at 5:01 AM in Dhanbad and dipping below the horizon at 6:20 PM, bringing 13 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Ardra. The reigning yoga is Shula, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-05-20. The Brahma Muhurta window for Dhanbad spans 3:25 AM to 4:13 AM — the hour the classics name as most favourable for study and sadhana.

Across Dhanbad, The Rahu Kala window falls between 11:40 AM and 1:20 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Disha Shool today points North — the direction to avoid for new travel on Wednesday per classical muhurta convention. On the auspicious side, the first favourable choghadiya is Labh (5:01 AM–6:41 AM). Ardra nakshatra is with Rahu as its ruling planet, making this a day shaped by both celestial timing and local geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Dhanbad on 20 May 2026?

In Dhanbad on 20 May 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 11:40 AM to 1:20 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 Dhanbad on 20 May 2026 at 5:01 AM?

Sunrise at 5:01 AM in Dhanbad on 20 May 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (23.80°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:20 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Dhanbad's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Dhanbad on 20 May 2026?

The yoga operative in Dhanbad on 20 May 2026 is Shula, active from 5:48 PM to 2:10 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. Shula 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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Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-वार योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

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

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

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धनबाद — 20 मई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:01
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:20
तिथि: चतुर्थी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: आर्द्रा (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 11:40–अपराह्ण 13:20
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 05:01–प्रातः 06:41)