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Choghadiya — Ranchi21 March 2026

Choghadiya

07:23 – 08:54

First favourable daytime window: Shubh

Local time · Ranchi

Shanivara · Chaitra · Shukla Paksha

शनिवार · चैत्र · शुक्ल पक्ष

Gand MoolSidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Tritiya

तृतीया

Nakshatra

Ashwini

अश्विनी

Yoga

Indra

इन्द्र

Karana

Taitila

तैतिल

Vara

Shanivara

शनिवार

Waxing Crescent

Sunrise 05:53 — Sunset 17:59 · day 12h 06m

≈ 5% 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: Tritiyaतृतीयाtill 23:56then Chaturthiचतुर्थीtill 45:17
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: 24.2233°). 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 Ranchi'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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Birth nakshatra (birth star)Birth Moon-sign (rashi)

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Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	08:54	10:25	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	05:53	07:23	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	05:53	07:23	inauspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:17 – 05:05

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:48 – 05:53

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:57 – 14:45

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:47 – 18:11

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:59 – 19:04

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:32 – 24:20

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

20:56 – 22:24

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

20:56 – 22:24

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

05:53 – 06:41

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:41 – 07:29

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

Meena#12

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरभाद्रपदा

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:00
13:33
19:05
24:37

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 8 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

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

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.

Gand MoolAshwiniअश्विनीtill 24:37

Ashwini Gand Mool: perform Mool Shanti on the 27th day; ruled by Ketu.

Disha Shool

Eastपूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

Southदक्षिण

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

Eastपूर्व

favourable

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

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

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, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Kanya

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
3	Krittika	Mitra

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)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

12h 6m

Ratrimana

11h 54m

Madhyahna

11:56

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	1872655
Julian Day	2461120.5
Modified Julian Day	61120
Rata Die	739696
National Civil (Saka)	Phalguna 30, 1947 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Chaitra 7, 1947 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha	24.2233°

Derived from the day’s Julian Day and the Lahiri ayanamsha.

Choghadiya - Ranchi, 21 March 2026

On Saturday, 21 March 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Ranchi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:53 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:59 PM, bringing 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Tritiya of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Ashwini. Indra yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-03-21. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:17 AM and closes at 5:05 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Ranchi, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 8:54 AM through 10:25 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the East direction — classical guidance advises against new Saturday journeys toward the East. On the auspicious side, the Shubh choghadiya (7:23 AM–8:54 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Ashwini nakshatra is ruled by Ketu, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Ranchi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Ranchi on 21 March 2026?

In Ranchi on 21 March 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 8:54 AM to 10:25 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 Ranchi on 21 March 2026 at 5:53 AM?

Sunrise at 5:53 AM in Ranchi on 21 March 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (23.34°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:59 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Ranchi's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Ranchi on 21 March 2026?

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Vat

वट

Amla

आँवला

Palash (Snake and Progeny)

पलाश (सर्प व पुत्र)

Sadhana Prescriptions

Indra Yoga Sadhana

इन्द्र योग साधना

Rig Veda, Muhurta Chintamani

Gauri Tritiya Puja

गौरी तृतीया पूजा

Skanda Purana, Gauri Mahatmya

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

31/ 100 points

राँची — 21 मार्च

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:53
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:59
तिथि: तृतीया (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: अश्विनी (प्रथम पाद)
योग: इन्द्र
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: चैत्र
चन्द्र राशि: मेष → वृषभ
सूर्य राशि: मीन

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	05:53	07:23	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	07:23	08:54	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	08:54	10:25	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	10:25	11:56	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	11:56	13:26	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	13:26	14:57	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	14:57	16:28	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	16:28	17:59	bad
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	17:59	19:28	good
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	19:28	20:57	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	20:57	22:26	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	22:26	23:56	good
Char	चर	Venus	night	23:56	01:25	neutral
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	01:25	02:54	bad
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	02:54	04:23	bad
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	04:23	05:53	good

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	1	yes
2	Vrishabha	12	no
3	Mithuna	11	yes
4	Karka	10	yes
5	Simha	9	no
6	Kanya	8	no
7	Tula	7	yes
8	Vrishchika	6	yes
9	Dhanu	5	no
10	Makara	4	no
11	Kumbha	3	yes
12	Meena	2	no

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
12	Meena मीन	05:53	07:08
1	Mesha मेष	07:08	08:48
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	08:48	10:48
3	Mithuna मिथुन	10:48	13:03
4	Karka कर्क	13:03	15:18
5	Simha सिंह	15:18	17:28
6	Kanya कन्या	17:28	19:43
7	Tula तुला	19:43	21:58
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	21:58	24:13
9	Dhanu धनु	24:13	02:18
10	Makara मकर	02:18	04:03
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	04:03	05:38
12	Meena मीन	05:38	05:53

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	05:53	06:41	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	06:41	07:29	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	07:29	08:18	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:18	09:06	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:06	09:55	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	09:55	10:43	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	10:43	11:31	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:31	12:20	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:20	13:08	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:08	13:57	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	13:57	14:45	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:45	15:33	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:33	16:22	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	16:22	17:10	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:10	17:59	inauspicious