Godhuli Muhurta (Godhuli Bela) for Chicago — 2026-07-13 · kundlit

Godhuli Muhurta · Godhuli Bela

Chicago · 2026-07-13

Twilight muhurta around sunset

20:11 – 20:35

The 24-minute “cow-dust” window centred on sunset.

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

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: Chaturdashiचतुर्दशीtill 08:19then Amavasyaअमावस्याtill 28:43
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: 24.2277°). 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	07:20	09:12	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:04	12:56	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	14:48	16:39	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:52 – 04:40

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:23 – 05:28

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:25 – 16:25

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

20:11 – 20:35

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

20:23 – 21:28

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:32 – 01:20

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

02:36 – 04:01

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:25 – 17:24

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

17:24 – 18:24

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

Mithuna#3

Surya Nakshatra

Punarvasu पुनर्वसु

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

05:46
11:04
16:23
21:41
02:59

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 7 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

#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

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

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, 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)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

14h 55m

Ratrimana

9h 5m

Madhyahna

12:56

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	1872769
Julian Day	2461234.5
Modified Julian Day	61234
Rata Die	739810
National Civil (Saka)	Ashadha 22, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Ashadha 29, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Godhuli Muhurta - Chicago, 13 July 2026

On Monday, 13 July 2026, the Vedic calendar across Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Dawn breaks at 5:28 AM in Chicago and dipping below the horizon at 8:23 PM, bringing 14 hours 55 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Ardra. The reigning yoga is Dhruva, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-07-13. The Brahma Muhurta window for Chicago spans 3:52 AM to 4:40 AM — the hour the classics name as most favourable for study and sadhana.

Across Chicago, The Rahu Kala window falls between 7:20 AM and 9:12 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Disha Shool today points East — the direction to avoid for new travel on Monday per classical muhurta convention. On the auspicious side, the first favourable choghadiya is Amrit (5:28 AM–7:20 AM). Ardra nakshatra is with Rahu as its ruling planet, making this a day shaped by both celestial timing and local geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 13 July 2026?

In Chicago on 13 July 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:20 AM to 9:12 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 Chicago on 13 July 2026 at 5:28 AM?

Sunrise at 5:28 AM in Chicago on 13 July 2026 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 (8:23 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 13 July 2026?

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Nakshatra-Tithi Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-तिथि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Pitru Tarpana

पितृ तर्पण

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Bhuvaneshwari Amavasya Dhyana

भुवनेश्वरी अमावस्या ध्यान

- Tantrasara, Todala Tantra

Kali Maha Mantra Japa

काली महामन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra

Devi Kavacham Patha

शिकागो — 13 जुलाई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:28
सूर्यास्त: सायं 20:23
तिथि: चतुर्दशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: आर्द्रा (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: ध्रुव
करण: चतुष्पद, नाग
माह: ज्येष्ठ
चन्द्र राशि: मिथुन → कर्क
सूर्य राशि: मिथुन

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
3	Mithuna मिथुन	05:28	05:48
4	Karka कर्क	05:48	08:23
5	Simha सिंह	08:23	10:58
6	Kanya कन्या	10:58	13:28
7	Tula तुला	13:28	16:03
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	16:03	18:33
9	Dhanu धनु	18:33	20:33
10	Makara मकर	20:33	21:58
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	21:58	23:13
12	Meena मीन	23:13	24:18
1	Mesha मेष	24:18	01:38
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	01:38	03:28
3	Mithuna मिथुन	03:28	05:28

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Roga रोग	05:28	06:28	inauspicious
2	Mrityu मृत्यु	06:28	07:27	inauspicious
3	Agni अग्नि	07:27	08:27	inauspicious
4	Raja राज	08:27	09:27	inauspicious
5	Chora चोर	09:27	10:26	inauspicious
6	Shubha शुभ	10:26	11:26	auspicious
7	Roga रोग	11:26	12:26	inauspicious
8	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:26	13:25	inauspicious
9	Agni अग्नि	13:25	14:25	inauspicious
10	Raja राज	14:25	15:25	inauspicious
11	Chora चोर	15:25	16:25	inauspicious
12	Shubha शुभ	16:25	17:24	auspicious
13	Roga रोग	17:24	18:24	inauspicious
14	Mrityu मृत्यु	18:24	19:24	inauspicious
15	Agni अग्नि	19:24	20:23	inauspicious

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