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2025-08-27

Tithi

Panchami पञ्चमी

Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	06:19	07:59	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	07:59	09:38	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	09:38	11:17	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	11:17	12:57	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	12:57	14:36	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	14:36	16:15	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	16:15	17:55	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	17:55	19:34	good
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	19:34	20:55	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	20:55	22:15	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	22:15	23:36	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	23:36	24:57	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	24:57	02:17	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	02:17	03:38	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	03:38	04:59	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	04:59	06:19	bad

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	12:57	14:36	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:36	16:15	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	11:17	12:57	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:30	13:23	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:43 – 05:31

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:14 – 06:19

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:09 – 16:02

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:22 – 19:46

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:34 – 20:39

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:33 – 01:21

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

02:47 – 04:34

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

05:27 – 07:14

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:30 – 13:23

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 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:52
16:33
23:15
05:56

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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southeast आग्नेय

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Patala पाताल

avoid

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, Karka, Kanya, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

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	6	yes
2	Vrishabha	5	no
3	Mithuna	4	no
4	Karka	3	yes
5	Simha	2	no
6	Kanya	1	yes
7	Tula	12	no
8	Vrishchika	11	yes
9	Dhanu	10	yes
10	Makara	9	no
11	Kumbha	8	no
12	Meena	7	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	06:19	08:04
6	Kanya कन्या	08:04	10:34
7	Tula तुला	10:34	13:09
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	13:09	15:34
9	Dhanu धनु	15:34	17:34
10	Makara मकर	17:34	19:04
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	19:04	20:19
12	Meena मीन	20:19	21:29
1	Mesha मेष	21:29	22:49
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	22:49	24:39
3	Mithuna मिथुन	24:39	02:59
4	Karka कर्क	02:59	05:29
5	Simha सिंह	05:29	06:19

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	Chora चोर	06:19	07:12	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:12	08:05	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:05	08:58	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:58	09:51	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:51	10:44	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:44	11:37	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:37	12:30	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	12:30	13:23	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	13:23	14:16	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:16	15:09	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	15:09	16:02	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	16:02	16:55	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	16:55	17:48	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	17:48	18:41	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	18:41	19:34	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 15m

Ratrimana

10h 45m

Madhyahna

12:57

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

Choghadiya - New York, 27 August 2025

On Wednesday, the 27th of August 2025, the Vedic calendar in New York carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:19 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:34 PM, bringing 13 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Panchami of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Chitra. The day carries the Shukla yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-08-27. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:43 AM to 5:31 AM.

In New York, Rahu Kala runs from 12:57 PM to 2:36 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 6:19 AM to 7:59 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Chitra nakshatra is under the lordship of Mars, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with New York's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in New York on 27 August 2025?

In New York on 27 August 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:57 PM to 2:36 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 New York on 27 August 2025 at 6:19 AM?

Sunrise at 6:19 AM in New York on 27 August 2025 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (40.71°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (7:34 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to New York's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in New York on 27 August 2025?

The yoga operative in New York on 27 August 2025 is Shukla, active from 3:04 AM to 3:48 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. Shukla 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

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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न्यूयॉर्क — 27 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:19
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:34
तिथि: पञ्चमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: चित्रा (द्वितीय पाद)
राहु काल: दोपहर 12:57–अपराह्ण 14:36
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 06:19–प्रातः 07:59)