Choghadiya for New York — 2026-08-17 · kundlit

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Choghadiya — New York17 August 2026

Choghadiya

06:09 – 07:52

First favourable daytime window: Amrit

Local time · New York

Somavara · Shravana · Shukla Paksha

सोमवार · श्रावण · शुक्ल पक्ष

Sidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Panchami

पञ्चमी

Nakshatra

Chitra

चित्रा

Yoga

Shubha

शुभ

Karana

Balava

बालव

Vara

Somavara

सोमवार

Waxing Crescent

Sunrise 06:09 — Sunset 19:49 · day 13h 40m

≈ 25% illuminated · increasing

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Panchamiपञ्चमीtill 07:30then Shashthiषष्ठीtill 32:21
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2290°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for New York's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	07:52	09:34	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:17	12:59	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	14:42	16:24	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:33 – 05:21

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:04 – 06:09

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:16 – 16:11

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:37 – 20:01

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:49 – 20:54

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:35 – 01:23

Amrita Kalam

#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

02:43 – 04:24

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:11 – 17:05

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

17:05 – 18:00

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 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:50
13:11
19:33
01:55

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 (till 7 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#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

Nakshatra Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Siddha सिद्ध

auspicious

Source: Auspicious Tamil yoga

#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

Chandrashtama (avoid): Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
3	Krittika

#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.

#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.

#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 40m

Ratrimana

10h 20m

Madhyahna

12:59

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

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872804
Julian Day	2461269.5
Modified Julian Day	61269
Rata Die	739845
National Civil (Saka)	Shravana 26, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Bhadrapada 2, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - New York, 17 August 2026

On Monday, the 17th of August 2026, the Vedic calendar in New York carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:09 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:49 PM, bringing 13 hours 40 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 Shubha yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-17. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:33 AM to 5:21 AM.

In New York, Rahu Kala runs from 7:52 AM to 9:34 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Monday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Amrit choghadiya, running 6:09 AM to 7:52 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 17 August 2026?

In New York on 17 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:52 AM to 9:34 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 New York on 17 August 2026 at 6:09 AM?

Sunrise at 6:09 AM in New York on 17 August 2026 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 (7:49 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 17 August 2026?

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Yesterday Tomorrow Monday Aaj Ka Panchang Rahu Kaal Hora Yamaganda Kala

#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Ber (Chitra/Vishakha prayoga)

बेर (चित्रा विशाखा)

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Mulahiti

मुलहठी

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Simha Sankranti Surya Aradhana

सिंह संक्रान्ति सूर्य आराधना

- Surya Siddhanta, Aditya Hridaya

Sankranti Snana & Dana

संक्रान्ति स्नान एवं दान

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Makar Sankranti Surya Puja

मकर संक्रान्ति सूर्य पूजा

- Surya Siddhanta, Dharmasindhu

Mesha Sankranti Vishnu Puja

मेष संक्रान्ति विष्णु पूजा

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

न्यूयॉर्क — 17 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:09
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:49
तिथि: पञ्चमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: चित्रा (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: शुभ
करण: बालव, कौलव
माह: श्रावण
चन्द्र राशि: कन्या → तुला
सूर्य राशि: सिंह

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	06:09	07:52	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	07:52	09:34	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	09:34	11:17	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	11:17	12:59	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	12:59	14:42	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	14:42	16:24	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	16:24	18:07	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	18:07	19:49	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	19:49	21:07	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	21:07	22:24	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	22:24	23:42	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	23:42	24:59	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	24:59	02:17	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	02:17	03:34	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	03:34	04:52	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	04:52	06:09	neutral

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

All 14 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
4	Karka कर्क	06:09	06:14
5	Simha सिंह	06:14	08:44
6	Kanya कन्या	08:44	11:14
7	Tula तुला	11:14	13:49
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	13:49	16:14
9	Dhanu धनु	16:14	18:14
10	Makara मकर	18:14	19:44
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	19:44	20:59
12	Meena मीन	20:59	22:09
1	Mesha मेष	22:09	23:29
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	23:29	01:19
3	Mithuna मिथुन	01:19	03:39
4	Karka कर्क	03:39	06:09
5	Simha सिंह	06:09	06:09

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Agni अग्नि	06:09	07:04	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	07:04	07:59	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	07:59	08:53	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	08:53	09:48	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	09:48	10:43	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:43	11:37	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	11:37	12:32	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	12:32	13:27	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	13:27	14:21	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	14:21	15:16	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	15:16	16:11	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:11	17:05	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	17:05	18:00	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	18:00	18:55	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	18:55	19:49	inauspicious

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