Houston

2026-08-24

Tithi

Dwadashi द्वादशी

Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढा

Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	06:55	08:32	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	08:32	10:09	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	10:09	11:46	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	11:46	13:23	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	13:23	15:00	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	15:00	16:37	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	16:37	18:14	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	18:14	19:51	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	19:51	21:14	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	21:14	22:37	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	22:37	24:00	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	24:00	01:23	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	01:23	02:46	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	02:46	04:09	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	04:09	05:32	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	05:32	06:55	neutral

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	08:32	10:09	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:46	13:23	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	15:00	16:37	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:57	13:49	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:19 – 06:07

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:50 – 06:55

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:32 – 16:24

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:39 – 20:03

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:51 – 20:56

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:59 – 01:47

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

05:31 – 07:18

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

17:56 – 19:43

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:24 – 17:16

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

17:16 – 18:08

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

Simha#5

Surya Nakshatra

Magha मघा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:57
16:34
23:10
05:47

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

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

Northwest वायव्य

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Gauri-sannidhi गौरीसन्निधि

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

Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

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
5	Simha सिंह	06:55	08:45
6	Kanya कन्या	08:45	11:05
7	Tula तुला	11:05	13:25
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	13:25	15:45
9	Dhanu धनु	15:45	17:45
10	Makara मकर	17:45	19:30
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	19:30	20:55
12	Meena मीन	20:55	22:20
1	Mesha मेष	22:20	23:50
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	23:50	01:45
3	Mithuna मिथुन	01:45	04:00
4	Karka कर्क	04:00	06:25
5	Simha सिंह	06:25	06:55

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	06:55	07:47	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	07:47	08:38	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	08:38	09:30	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	09:30	10:22	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:22	11:14	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	11:14	12:05	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	12:05	12:57	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	12:57	13:49	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	13:49	14:41	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	14:41	15:32	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:32	16:24	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	16:24	17:16	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	17:16	18:08	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	18:08	18:59	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	18:59	19:51	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

12h 56m

Ratrimana

11h 4m

Madhyahna

13:23

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

Choghadiya - Houston, 24 August 2026

On Monday, the 24th of August 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Houston carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:55 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:51 PM, bringing 12 hours 56 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwadashi of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Ashadha. Yoga for the day is Ayushman, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-24. Pre-dawn, from 5:19 AM to 6:07 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Houston, From 8:32 AM to 10:09 AM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Monday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is East; the classical recommendation is to delay East-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Amrit (6:55 AM–8:32 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Purva Ashadha nakshatra is governed by Venus, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Houston on 24 August 2026?

In Houston on 24 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 8:32 AM to 10:09 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 Houston on 24 August 2026 at 6:55 AM?

Sunrise at 6:55 AM in Houston on 24 August 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (29.76°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (7:51 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Houston's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Houston on 24 August 2026?

The yoga operative in Houston on 24 August 2026 is Ayushman, active from 8:34 PM to 9:11 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

Dwadashi Vishnu Puja

द्वादशी विष्णु पूजा

- Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

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ह्यूस्टन — 24 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:55
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:51
तिथि: द्वादशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पूर्वाषाढा (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 08:32–प्रातः 10:09
शुभ चौघड़िया: अमृत (प्रातः 06:55–प्रातः 08:32)