Disha Shool
Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) · 2026-08-28
Avoid travelling toward
West पश्चिम
Avoid travel toward this direction today
दिशा शूल
Window details (text table)
| Window | Start | End | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kala | 10:55 | 12:29 | inauspicious |
| Yamaghanda Kala | 15:38 | 17:12 | inauspicious |
| Gulika Kala | 07:47 | 09:21 | inauspicious |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04 | 12:54 | auspicious |
Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त
Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.
Brahma Muhurta
ब्रह्म मुहूर्त
04:37 – 05:25
Pratah Sandhya
प्रातः सन्ध्या
05:08 – 06:13
Vijaya Muhurta
विजय मुहूर्त
14:35 – 15:25
Godhuli Muhurta
गोधूलि मुहूर्त
18:34 – 18:58
Sayahna Sandhya
सायाह्न सन्ध्या
18:46 – 19:51
Nishita Muhurta
निशीथ मुहूर्त
24:05 – 24:53
Amrita Kalam
अमृत कालम्
08:05 – 09:45
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
09:45 – 11:24
The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.
Dur Muhurtam 4
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
08:43 – 09:34
Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.
Dur Muhurtam 9
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
12:54 – 13:45
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
- 08:31
- 14:45
- 20:58
- 03:11
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.
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
West पश्चिम
avoid
Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today
Chandra Vasa
West पश्चिम
favourable
Source: Direction favored by today's moon position
Rahu Vasa
East पूर्व
avoid
Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here
Agnivasa
Prithvi पृथ्वी
favourable
Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment
Shiva Vasa
Kailasha कैलाश
favourable
Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing
Homahuti
Moon चन्द्र
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, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha
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 | 11 | yes |
| 2 | Vrishabha | 10 | yes |
| 3 | Mithuna | 9 | no |
| 4 | Karka | 8 | no |
| 5 | Simha | 7 | yes |
| 6 | Kanya | 6 | yes |
| 7 | Tula | 5 | no |
| 8 | Vrishchika | 4 | no |
| 9 | Dhanu | 3 | yes |
| 10 | Makara | 2 | no |
| 11 | Kumbha | 1 | yes |
| 12 | Meena | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Simha सिंह | 06:13 | 07:43 |
| 6 | Kanya कन्या | 07:43 | 09:48 |
| 7 | Tula तुला | 09:48 | 12:03 |
| 8 | Vrishchika वृश्चिक | 12:03 | 14:13 |
| 9 | Dhanu धनु | 14:13 | 16:23 |
| 10 | Makara मकर | 16:23 | 18:08 |
| 11 | Kumbha कुम्भ | 18:08 | 19:48 |
| 12 | Meena मीन | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| 1 | Mesha मेष | 21:18 | 23:03 |
| 2 | Vrishabha वृषभ | 23:03 | 01:03 |
| 3 | Mithuna मिथुन | 01:03 | 03:13 |
| 4 | Karka कर्क | 03:13 | 05:28 |
| 5 | Simha सिंह | 05:28 | 06:13 |
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 | Agni अग्नि | 06:13 | 07:03 | inauspicious |
| 2 | Raja राज | 07:03 | 07:53 | inauspicious |
| 3 | Chora चोर | 07:53 | 08:43 | inauspicious |
| 4 | Shubha शुभ | 08:43 | 09:34 | auspicious |
| 5 | Roga रोग | 09:34 | 10:24 | inauspicious |
| 6 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 10:24 | 11:14 | inauspicious |
| 7 | Agni अग्नि | 11:14 | 12:04 | inauspicious |
| 8 | Raja राज | 12:04 | 12:54 | inauspicious |
| 9 | Chora चोर | 12:54 | 13:45 | inauspicious |
| 10 | Shubha शुभ | 13:45 | 14:35 | auspicious |
| 11 | Roga रोग | 14:35 | 15:25 | inauspicious |
| 12 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 15:25 | 16:15 | inauspicious |
| 13 | Agni अग्नि | 16:15 | 17:06 | inauspicious |
| 14 | Raja राज | 17:06 | 17:56 | inauspicious |
| 15 | Chora चोर | 17:56 | 18:46 | 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
12h 33m
Ratrimana
11h 27m
Madhyahna
12:29
Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.
Disha Shool - Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), 28 August 2026
On Friday, the 28th of August 2026, the Vedic calendar in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:13 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:46 PM, bringing 12 hours 33 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Purnima of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Shatabhisha. The day carries the Atiganda yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-28. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:37 AM to 5:25 AM.
In Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Rahu Kala runs from 10:55 AM to 12:29 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Friday is West; new ventures toward the West are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 7:47 AM to 9:21 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Shatabhisha nakshatra is under the lordship of Rahu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)'s horizon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rahu Kaal in Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) on 28 August 2026?
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Sadhana Prescriptions
Bhuvaneshwari Purnima Puja
भुवनेश्वरी पूर्णिमा पूजा
- Tantrasara, Shakta Pramoda
Bhuvaneshwari Mantra Japa
भुवनेश्वरी मन्त्र जप
- Rudrayamala Tantra, Tantrasara
Lakshmi Puja
लक्ष्मी पूजा
- Shri Sukta, Lakshmi Tantra
Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)
चण्डी पाठ
- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya
Tara Sadhana
तारा साधना
- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)
Matangi Sadhana
मातंगी साधना
- Matangi Tantra, Shakta Pramoda, Tantrasara, Mantra Mahodadhi
Kamala Sadhana
कमला साधना
- Shakta Pramoda, Todala Tantra, Kamala Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi
Shodashi (Tripura Sundari) Sadhana
षोडशी (त्रिपुरसुन्दरी) साधना
- Vamakeshvara Tantra, Yogini Hridaya, Lalita Sahasranama (Brahmanda Purana), Saundaryalahari (Adi Shankaracharya)
Purnima Satyanarayan Puja
पूर्णिमा सत्यनारायण पूजा
- Skanda Purana, Satyanarayan Katha
Phalguna Purnima Holika Dahan
फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा होलिका दहन
- Narada Purana, Bhavishya Purana
Bava Karana Auspicious Puja
बव करण शुभ पूजा
- Muhurta Chintamani
Day Rarity Score
0.5647656286429974/ 100
छत्रपती संभाजीनगर — 28 अगस्त
- सूर्योदय
- प्रातः 06:13
- सूर्यास्त
- सायं 18:46
- तिथि
- पूर्णिमा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
- नक्षत्र
- शतभिषा (प्रथम पाद)
- राहु काल
- प्रातः 10:55–दोपहर 12:29
- शुभ चौघड़िया
- लाभ (प्रातः 07:47–प्रातः 09:21)