Godhuli Muhurta · Godhuli Bela

Indore · 2026-09-23

Twilight muhurta around sunset

18:09 – 18:33

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

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	12:18	13:49	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	13:49	15:20	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	10:48	12:18	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:54	12:43	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:40 – 05:28

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:11 – 06:16

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:19 – 15:07

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:09 – 18:33

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:21 – 19:26

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:54 – 24:42

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

10:35 – 12:19

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

11:27 – 13:11

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:54 – 12:43

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

Kanya#6

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni उत्तराफाल्गुनी

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:07
15:30
21:53
04:16

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

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mars
Mantri	Mars

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

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southeast आग्नेय

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Gauri-sannidhi गौरीसन्निधि

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Saturn शनि

avoid

Source: Khala planet: offering inauspicious (खलग्रह के मुख में होमाहुति शुभ नहीं होती)

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
6	Kanya कन्या	06:16	08:06
7	Tula तुला	08:06	10:21
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	10:21	12:36
9	Dhanu धनु	12:36	14:41
10	Makara मकर	14:41	16:26
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	16:26	18:01
12	Meena मीन	18:01	19:31
1	Mesha मेष	19:31	21:11
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	21:11	23:11
3	Mithuna मिथुन	23:11	01:26
4	Karka कर्क	01:26	03:41
5	Simha सिंह	03:41	05:51
6	Kanya कन्या	05:51	06:16

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	Mrityu मृत्यु	06:16	07:04	inauspicious
2	Agni अग्नि	07:04	07:53	inauspicious
3	Raja राज	07:53	08:41	inauspicious
4	Chora चोर	08:41	09:29	inauspicious
5	Shubha शुभ	09:29	10:18	auspicious
6	Roga रोग	10:18	11:06	inauspicious
7	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:06	11:54	inauspicious
8	Agni अग्नि	11:54	12:43	inauspicious
9	Raja राज	12:43	13:31	inauspicious
10	Chora चोर	13:31	14:19	inauspicious
11	Shubha शुभ	14:19	15:07	auspicious
12	Roga रोग	15:07	15:56	inauspicious
13	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:56	16:44	inauspicious
14	Agni अग्नि	16:44	17:32	inauspicious
15	Raja राज	17:32	18:21	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

12h 5m

Ratrimana

11h 55m

Madhyahna

12:18

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

Godhuli Muhurta - Indore, 23 September 2026

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Indore carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:16 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:21 PM, bringing 12 hours 5 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwadashi of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Shravana. Sukarma yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-09-23. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:40 AM and closes at 5:28 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Indore, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 12:18 PM through 1:49 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Wednesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (6:16 AM–7:47 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Shravana nakshatra is ruled by Moon, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Indore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Indore on 23 September 2026?

In Indore on 23 September 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:18 PM to 1:49 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 Indore on 23 September 2026 at 6:16 AM?

Sunrise at 6:16 AM in Indore on 23 September 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (22.72°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:21 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Indore's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Indore on 23 September 2026?

The yoga operative in Indore on 23 September 2026 is Sukarma, active from 4:29 PM to 4:27 PM local time. In the Vedic panchang, yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 named yogas. Sukarma 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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Amla

आँवला

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Akavan (Shravana — Vishnu)

अकवन (श्रवण — विष्णु)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Dwadashi Vishnu Puja

द्वादशी विष्णु पूजा

- Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थसिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

सर्वार्थ सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.16721515148356325/ 100

इंदौर — 23 सितम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:16
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:21
तिथि: द्वादशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: श्रवण (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल: दोपहर 12:18–अपराह्ण 13:49
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 06:16–प्रातः 07:47)