Godhuli Muhurta · Godhuli Bela

Prayagraj (Allahabad) · 2026-01-09

Twilight muhurta around sunset

17:16 – 17:40

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

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	10:50	12:09	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:48	16:08	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	08:10	09:30	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:48	12:30	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:15 – 06:03

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:46 – 06:51

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:55 – 14:38

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:16 – 17:40

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:28 – 18:33

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:45 – 24:33

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

18:18 – 19:59

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

19:59 – 21:40

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:58 – 09:41

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:30 – 13:13

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

Dhanu#9

Surya Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:17
13:44
20:11
02:38

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	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

Krida क्रीडा

avoid

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Jupiter गुरु

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, Kanya, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	6	yes
2	Vrishabha	5	no
3	Mithuna	4	no
4	Karka	3	yes
5	Simha	2	no
6	Kanya	1	yes
7	Tula	12	no
8	Vrishchika	11	yes
9	Dhanu	10	yes
10	Makara	9	no
11	Kumbha	8	no
12	Meena	7	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
9	Dhanu धनु	06:51	07:16
10	Makara मकर	07:16	09:01
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	09:01	10:31
12	Meena मीन	10:31	12:01
1	Mesha मेष	12:01	13:41
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	13:41	15:36
3	Mithuna मिथुन	15:36	17:51
4	Karka कर्क	17:51	20:06
5	Simha सिंह	20:06	22:21
6	Kanya कन्या	22:21	24:36
7	Tula तुला	24:36	02:51
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	02:51	05:11
9	Dhanu धनु	05:11	06:51

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	Agni अग्नि	06:51	07:33	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	07:33	08:16	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	08:16	08:58	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	08:58	09:41	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	09:41	10:23	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:23	11:05	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	11:05	11:48	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	11:48	12:30	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	12:30	13:13	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	13:13	13:55	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	13:55	14:38	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:38	15:20	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	15:20	16:03	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	16:03	16:45	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	16:45	17:28	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)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 37m

Ratrimana

13h 23m

Madhyahna

12:09

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

Godhuli Muhurta - Prayagraj (Allahabad), 9 January 2026

On Friday, 9 January 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Prayagraj (Allahabad) carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:51 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:28 PM, bringing 10 hours 37 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Shashthi of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Uttara Phalguni. Shobhana yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-01-09. Brahma Muhurta opens at 5:15 AM and closes at 6:03 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Prayagraj (Allahabad), Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 10:50 AM through 12:09 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 (8:10 AM–9:30 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Uttara Phalguni nakshatra is ruled by Sun, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Prayagraj (Allahabad).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 9 January 2026?

In Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 9 January 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:50 AM to 12:09 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 Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 9 January 2026 at 6:51 AM?

Sunrise at 6:51 AM in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 9 January 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (25.44°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:28 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Prayagraj (Allahabad)'s local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 9 January 2026?

The yoga operative in Prayagraj (Allahabad) on 9 January 2026 is Shobhana, active from 5:25 PM to 4:55 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. Shobhana 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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स्कन्द षष्ठी पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Kumara Tantra

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

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प्रयागराज — 9 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:51
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:28
तिथि: षष्ठी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: उत्तराफाल्गुनी (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 10:50–दोपहर 12:09
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 08:10–प्रातः 09:30)