Disha Shool for Chicago — 2027-01-20 · kundlit

Disha Shool

Chicago · 2027-01-20

Avoid travelling toward

North उत्तर

Avoid travel toward this direction today

दिशा शूल

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: Trayodashiत्रयोदशीtill 13:42then Chaturdashiचतुर्दशीtill 34:00
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.
Muhurta Chintamani — Tithi-prakaranam (Nanda/Bhadra/Jaya/Rikta/Purna tithi-types)
Nakshatra: Ardraआर्द्राtill 25:54

Sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris; anga end-times computed to the city’s actual sunrise. “Adhika maas” marks an intercalary lunar month (no solar sankranti within it).

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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: 24.2350°). 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 Chicago'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.

Your panchang today

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

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	12:01	13:13	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	13:13	14:25	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	10:49	12:01	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:38 – 06:26

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:09 – 07:14

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:37 – 14:15

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:37 – 17:01

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

16:49 – 17:54

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:37 – 24:25

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

12:10 – 13:35

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:42 – 12:20

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

Makara#10

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:04
15:20
20:37
01:53
07:09

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

2084

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग (till 24 Feb 2028)

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Shaka Samvat

1949

Saumya सौम्य

Gujarati Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mercury
Sasyadhipati	Venus

#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

Nakshatra Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

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, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara

Chandrashtama (avoid): Vrishchika

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
2	Bharani	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
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)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

9h 35m

Ratrimana

14h 25m

Madhyahna

12:01

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	5128
Kali Ahargana	1872960
Julian Day	2461425.5
Modified Julian Day	61425
Rata Die	740001
National Civil (Saka)	Pausha 30, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Magha 7, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Disha Shool - Chicago, 20 January 2027

On Wednesday, the 20th of January 2027, the Vedic calendar for those in Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 7:14 AM and dipping below the horizon at 4:49 PM, bringing 9 hours 35 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Ardra. Yoga for the day is Indra, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-01-20. Pre-dawn, from 5:38 AM to 6:26 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Chicago, From 12:01 PM to 1:13 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Wednesday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is North; the classical recommendation is to delay North-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (7:14 AM–8:26 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Ardra nakshatra is governed by Rahu, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 20 January 2027?

In Chicago on 20 January 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:01 PM to 1:13 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 Chicago on 20 January 2027 at 7:14 AM?

Sunrise at 7:14 AM in Chicago on 20 January 2027 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (41.88°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (4:49 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Chicago's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Chicago on 20 January 2027?

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-वार योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Indra Yoga Sadhana

इन्द्र योग साधना

- Rig Veda, Muhurta Chintamani

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Mahamrityunjaya Japa

महामृत्युञ्जय जप

- Rig Veda 7.59.12, Yajur Veda 3.60

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

शिकागो — 20 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:14
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 16:49
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: आर्द्रा (प्रथम पाद)
योग: इन्द्र
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: पौष
चन्द्र राशि: मिथुन → कर्क
सूर्य राशि: मकर

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
10	Makara मकर	07:14	08:29
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	08:29	09:39
12	Meena मीन	09:39	10:49
1	Mesha मेष	10:49	12:09
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	12:09	13:59
3	Mithuna मिथुन	13:59	16:14
4	Karka कर्क	16:14	18:49
5	Simha सिंह	18:49	21:24
6	Kanya कन्या	21:24	23:54
7	Tula तुला	23:54	02:29
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	02:29	04:54
9	Dhanu धनु	04:54	06:54
10	Makara मकर	06:54	07:14

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	07:14	07:52	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:52	08:31	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:31	09:09	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:09	09:47	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:47	10:25	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:25	11:04	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:04	11:42	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:42	12:20	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:20	12:59	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:59	13:37	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	13:37	14:15	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:15	14:54	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	14:54	15:32	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	15:32	16:10	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	16:10	16:49	inauspicious

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