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Houston · 2025-08-23

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East पूर्व

Avoid travel toward this direction today

दिशा शूल

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	10:09	11:46	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	06:55	08:32	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	06:55	08:32	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:57	13:49	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:19 – 06:07

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:50 – 06:55

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:33 – 16:25

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:40 – 20:04

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:52 – 20:57

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:59 – 01:47

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

02:55 – 04:33

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

02:05 – 03:44

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:55 – 07:46

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

07:46 – 08:38

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 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:13
14:28
20:43
02:58

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

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

East पूर्व

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Kailasha कैलाश

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Sun सूर्य

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

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
3	Krittika	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
4	Rohini	Vadha वध	inauspicious
5	Mrigashira	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
6	Ardra	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
7	Punarvasu	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
8	Pushya	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
9	Ashlesha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
10	Magha	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
13	Hasta	Vadha वध	inauspicious
14	Chitra	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
15	Swati	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
16	Vishakha	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
17	Anuradha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
19	Mula	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
22	Shravana	Vadha वध	inauspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
27	Revati	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	5	no
2	Vrishabha	4	no
3	Mithuna	3	yes
4	Karka	2	no
5	Simha	1	yes
6	Kanya	12	no
7	Tula	11	yes
8	Vrishchika	10	yes
9	Dhanu	9	no
10	Makara	8	no
11	Kumbha	7	yes
12	Meena	6	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	06:55	08:50
6	Kanya कन्या	08:50	11:05
7	Tula तुला	11:05	13:25
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	13:25	15:45
9	Dhanu धनु	15:45	17:50
10	Makara मकर	17:50	19:30
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	19:30	21:00
12	Meena मीन	21:00	22:20
1	Mesha मेष	22:20	23:55
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	23:55	01:50
3	Mithuna मिथुन	01:50	04:05
4	Karka कर्क	04:05	06:25
5	Simha सिंह	06:25	06:55

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	Shubha शुभ	06:55	07:46	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	07:46	08:38	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:38	09:30	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	09:30	10:22	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	10:22	11:14	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	11:14	12:06	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	12:06	12:57	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	12:57	13:49	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:49	14:41	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	14:41	15:33	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	15:33	16:25	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	16:25	17:17	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	17:17	18:08	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	18:08	19:00	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	19:00	19:52	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 57m

Ratrimana

11h 3m

Madhyahna

13:23

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

Disha Shool - Houston, 23 August 2025

On Saturday, the 23rd of August 2025, the Vedic calendar in Houston carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:55 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:52 PM, bringing 12 hours 57 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Pratipada of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Magha. The day carries the Shiva yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-08-23. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 5:19 AM to 6:07 AM.

In Houston, Rahu Kala runs from 10:09 AM to 11:46 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Saturday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Shubh choghadiya, running 8:32 AM to 10:09 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Magha nakshatra is under the lordship of Ketu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Houston's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Houston on 23 August 2025?

In Houston on 23 August 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:09 AM to 11:46 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 Houston on 23 August 2025 at 6:55 AM?

Sunrise at 6:55 AM in Houston on 23 August 2025 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (29.76°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (7:52 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Houston's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Houston on 23 August 2025?

The yoga operative in Houston on 23 August 2025 is Shiva, active from 2:49 AM to 1:59 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. Shiva 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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- Muhurta Chintamani

Shiva Yoga Sadhana

शिव योग साधना

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सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

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ह्यूस्टन — 23 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:55
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:52
तिथि: प्रतिपदा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: मघा (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 10:09–प्रातः 11:46
शुभ चौघड़िया: शुभ (प्रातः 08:32–प्रातः 10:09)