Godhuli Muhurta · Godhuli Bela
Houston · 2025-08-08
Twilight muhurta around sunset
19:55 – 20:19
The 24-minute “cow-dust” window centred on sunset.
गोधूलि मुहूर्त
Window details (text table)
| Window | Start | End | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kala | 11:46 | 13:26 | inauspicious |
| Yamaghanda Kala | 16:47 | 18:27 | inauspicious |
| Gulika Kala | 08:26 | 10:06 | inauspicious |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 13:00 | 13:53 | auspicious |
Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त
Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.
Brahma Muhurta
ब्रह्म मुहूर्त
05:10 – 05:58
Pratah Sandhya
प्रातः सन्ध्या
05:41 – 06:46
Vijaya Muhurta
विजय मुहूर्त
15:40 – 16:33
Godhuli Muhurta
गोधूलि मुहूर्त
19:55 – 20:19
Sayahna Sandhya
सायाह्न सन्ध्या
20:07 – 21:12
Nishita Muhurta
निशीथ मुहूर्त
01:02 – 01:50
Amrita Kalam
अमृत कालम्
07:09 – 08:45
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
07:57 – 09:33
The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.
Dur Muhurtam 4
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
09:26 – 10:20
Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.
Dur Muhurtam 9
दुर्मुहूर्तम्
13:53 – 14:46
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
Karka#4
Surya Nakshatra
Ashlesha आश्लेषा
Pada 2 of 4
Moon Pada Transitions Today
- 09:58
- 15:56
- 21:54
- 03:52
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
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
West पश्चिम
avoid
Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today
Chandra Vasa
South दक्षिण
favourable
Source: Direction favored by today's moon position
Rahu Vasa
East पूर्व
avoid
Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here
Agnivasa
Patala पाताल
avoid
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, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Makara, Meena
Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras
| # | Janma Nakshatra | Tara | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashwini | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 2 | Bharani | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 3 | Krittika | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
| 4 | Rohini | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 5 | Mrigashira | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 6 | Ardra | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 7 | Punarvasu | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 8 | Pushya | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 9 | Ashlesha | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 10 | Magha | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 11 | Purva Phalguni | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 12 | Uttara Phalguni | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
| 13 | Hasta | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 14 | Chitra | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 15 | Swati | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 16 | Vishakha | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 17 | Anuradha | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 18 | Jyeshtha | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
| 19 | Mula | Kshema क्षेम | auspicious |
| 20 | Purva Ashadha | Vipat विपत् | inauspicious |
| 21 | Uttara Ashadha | Sampat सम्पत् | auspicious |
| 22 | Shravana | Janma जन्म | inauspicious |
| 23 | Dhanishtha | Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र | auspicious |
| 24 | Shatabhisha | Mitra मित्र | auspicious |
| 25 | Purva Bhadrapada | Vadha वध | inauspicious |
| 26 | Uttara Bhadrapada | Sadhaka साधक | auspicious |
| 27 | Revati | Pratyari प्रत्यरि | inauspicious |
Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis
| # | Janma Rashi | House from Janma | Favourable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesha | 10 | yes |
| 2 | Vrishabha | 9 | no |
| 3 | Mithuna | 8 | no |
| 4 | Karka | 7 | yes |
| 5 | Simha | 6 | yes |
| 6 | Kanya | 5 | no |
| 7 | Tula | 4 | no |
| 8 | Vrishchika | 3 | yes |
| 9 | Dhanu | 2 | no |
| 10 | Makara | 1 | yes |
| 11 | Kumbha | 12 | no |
| 12 | Meena | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Karka कर्क | 06:46 | 07:31 |
| 5 | Simha सिंह | 07:31 | 09:46 |
| 6 | Kanya कन्या | 09:46 | 12:06 |
| 7 | Tula तुला | 12:06 | 14:26 |
| 8 | Vrishchika वृश्चिक | 14:26 | 16:46 |
| 9 | Dhanu धनु | 16:46 | 18:46 |
| 10 | Makara मकर | 18:46 | 20:31 |
| 11 | Kumbha कुम्भ | 20:31 | 21:56 |
| 12 | Meena मीन | 21:56 | 23:21 |
| 1 | Mesha मेष | 23:21 | 24:56 |
| 2 | Vrishabha वृषभ | 24:56 | 02:51 |
| 3 | Mithuna मिथुन | 02:51 | 05:06 |
| 4 | Karka कर्क | 05:06 | 06:46 |
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 | Roga रोग | 06:46 | 07:39 | inauspicious |
| 2 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 07:39 | 08:33 | inauspicious |
| 3 | Agni अग्नि | 08:33 | 09:26 | inauspicious |
| 4 | Raja राज | 09:26 | 10:20 | inauspicious |
| 5 | Chora चोर | 10:20 | 11:13 | inauspicious |
| 6 | Shubha शुभ | 11:13 | 12:06 | auspicious |
| 7 | Roga रोग | 12:06 | 13:00 | inauspicious |
| 8 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 13:00 | 13:53 | inauspicious |
| 9 | Agni अग्नि | 13:53 | 14:46 | inauspicious |
| 10 | Raja राज | 14:46 | 15:40 | inauspicious |
| 11 | Chora चोर | 15:40 | 16:33 | inauspicious |
| 12 | Shubha शुभ | 16:33 | 17:27 | auspicious |
| 13 | Roga रोग | 17:27 | 18:20 | inauspicious |
| 14 | Mrityu मृत्यु | 18:20 | 19:13 | inauspicious |
| 15 | Agni अग्नि | 19:13 | 20:07 | 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)
Grishmaग्रीष्म
Ayana
Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन
Dinamana
13h 21m
Ratrimana
10h 39m
Madhyahna
13:26
Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.
Godhuli Muhurta - Houston, 8 August 2025
On Friday, 8 August 2025, the Vedic calendar throughout Houston carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:46 AM and dipping below the horizon at 8:07 PM, bringing 13 hours 21 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Purnima of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Shravana. Ayushman yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-08-08. Brahma Muhurta opens at 5:10 AM and closes at 5:58 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.
Throughout Houston, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 11:46 AM through 1:26 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the West direction — classical guidance advises against new Friday journeys toward the West. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (8:26 AM–10:06 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Shravana nakshatra is ruled by Moon, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Houston.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Panchang Pages
Daily Authority
Tantric Banda Windows
Amla
आँवला
Source:
Akavan (Shravana — Vishnu)
अकवन (श्रवण — विष्णु)
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Sadhana Prescriptions
Shravana Purnima Raksha Vidhi
श्रवण पूर्णिमा रक्षा विधि
- Grihya Sutra, Dharmasindhu
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
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana
सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना
- Muhurta Chintamani
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana
सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना
- Muhurta Chintamani
Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti
विष्टि (भद्रा) करण शान्ति
- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu
Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya
विष्टि (भद्रा) करण उपाय
- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu
Day Rarity Score
0.6035684407369415/ 100
ह्यूस्टन — 8 अगस्त
- सूर्योदय
- प्रातः 06:46
- सूर्यास्त
- सायं 20:07
- तिथि
- पूर्णिमा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
- नक्षत्र
- श्रवण (प्रथम पाद)
- राहु काल
- प्रातः 11:46–अपराह्ण 13:26
- शुभ चौघड़िया
- लाभ (प्रातः 08:26–प्रातः 10:06)