Disha Shool

Leicester · 2025-10-21

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North उत्तर

Avoid travel toward this direction today

दिशा शूल

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	15:21	16:38	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:15	11:32	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	12:48	14:05	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:28	13:09	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

06:06 – 06:54

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:37 – 07:42

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:30 – 15:11

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:42 – 18:06

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:54 – 18:59

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:24 – 01:12

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

22:00 – 23:47

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

24:40 – 02:27

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

09:45 – 10:26

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:09 – 13:49

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

Tula#7

Surya Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

11:47
18:29
01:12

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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Patala पाताल

avoid

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Vrishabha वृषभ

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

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Tula, Dhanu, Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	7	yes
2	Vrishabha	6	yes
3	Mithuna	5	no
4	Karka	4	no
5	Simha	3	yes
6	Kanya	2	no
7	Tula	1	yes
8	Vrishchika	12	no
9	Dhanu	11	yes
10	Makara	10	yes
11	Kumbha	9	no
12	Meena	8	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
7	Tula तुला	07:42	10:17
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	10:17	12:57
9	Dhanu धनु	12:57	14:52
10	Makara मकर	14:52	16:02
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	16:02	16:57
12	Meena मीन	16:57	17:42
1	Mesha मेष	17:42	18:47
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	18:47	20:22
3	Mithuna मिथुन	20:22	22:47
4	Karka कर्क	22:47	01:37
5	Simha सिंह	01:37	04:32
6	Kanya कन्या	04:32	07:22
7	Tula तुला	07:22	07:42

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	Chora चोर	07:42	08:23	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	08:23	09:04	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	09:04	09:45	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:45	10:26	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	10:26	11:06	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	11:06	11:47	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:47	12:28	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	12:28	13:09	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	13:09	13:49	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:49	14:30	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:30	15:11	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	15:11	15:52	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:52	16:33	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	16:33	17:13	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:13	17:54	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)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 12m

Ratrimana

13h 48m

Madhyahna

12:48

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

Disha Shool - Leicester, 21 October 2025

On Tuesday, 21 October 2025, the Vedic calendar throughout Leicester carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 7:42 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:54 PM, bringing 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Amavasya of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Chitra. Vishkambha yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-10-21. Brahma Muhurta opens at 6:06 AM and closes at 6:54 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Leicester, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 3:21 PM through 4:38 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Tuesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (11:32 AM–12:48 PM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Leicester.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Leicester on 21 October 2025?

In Leicester on 21 October 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 3:21 PM to 4:38 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 Leicester on 21 October 2025 at 7:42 AM?

Sunrise at 7:42 AM in Leicester on 21 October 2025 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (52.64°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:54 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Leicester's local horizon.

Is 21 October 2025 Amavasya?

Yes, 21 October 2025 is Amavasya (new-moon day) in the Vedic calendar as observed from Leicester. The Amavasya tithi runs from 11:15 AM to 1:25 PM local time. Amavasya is traditionally significant for ancestral rites (Pitru Tarpan), and many people observe a fast or visit temples dedicated to Shiva or Kali on this day.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja

दीवाली लक्ष्मी-गणेश पूजा

- Padma Purana, Skanda Purana, Lakshmi Puja Vidhi

Kali Maha Mantra Japa

काली महामन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra

Bhuvaneshwari Mantra Japa

भुवनेश्वरी मन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra, Tantrasara

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Baglamukhi Stambhana Sadhana

बगलामुखी स्तम्भन साधना

- Baglamukhi Tantra, Rudrayamala, Mantra Mahodadhi

Chinnamasta Sadhana

छिन्नमस्ता साधना

- Shakta Pramoda, Tantrasara, Chinnamasta Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi

Smashan Sadhana

श्मशान साधना

- Mahanirvana Tantra, Kaulajnana Nirnaya, Kamakhya Tantra, Rudrayamala

Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-वार योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Kimstughna Karana Sadhana

किंस्तुघ्न करण साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Pitru Tarpana

पितृ तर्पण

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)

तिल होम

- Graha Shanti Vidhi

Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)

चण्डी पाठ

- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya

Tara Sadhana

तारा साधना

- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Dhumavati Sadhana

धूमावती साधना

- Shakta Pramoda, Dhumavati Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Bhuvaneshwari Amavasya Dhyana

भुवनेश्वरी अमावस्या ध्यान

- Tantrasara, Todala Tantra

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

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लेस्टर — 21 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:42
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:54
तिथि: अमावस्या (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: चित्रा (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 15:21–अपराह्ण 16:38
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 11:32–दोपहर 12:48)