Godhuli Muhurta (Godhuli Bela) for Varanasi — 2026-07-20 · kundlit

Godhuli Muhurta · Godhuli Bela

Varanasi · 2026-07-20

Twilight muhurta around sunset

18:36 – 19:00

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: Saptamiसप्तमीtill 28:03then Ashtamiअष्टमीtill 53:17
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: 24.2280°). 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 Varanasi'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.

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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	07:01	08:42	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:23	12:04	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:45	15:26	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:44 – 04:32

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:15 – 05:20

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:19 – 15:12

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:36 – 19:00

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:48 – 19:53

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:40 – 24:28

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).

Bhadra04:03 – 16:35

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

02:56 – 04:36

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:12 – 16:06

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:06 – 17:00

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

Punarvasu पुनर्वसु

Pada 4 of 4 · ends 11:28

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:36
12:55
19:14
01:33

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 8 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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

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, Karka, Kanya, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
2	Bharani	Vipat विपत्	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 28m

Ratrimana

10h 32m

Madhyahna

12:04

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	1872776
Julian Day	2461241.5
Modified Julian Day	61241
Rata Die	739817
National Civil (Saka)	Ashadha 29, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Shravana 5, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Godhuli Muhurta - Varanasi, 20 July 2026

On Monday, the 20th of July 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 5:20 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:48 PM, bringing 13 hours 28 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Saptami of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Hasta. Yoga for the day is Shiva, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-07-20. Pre-dawn, from 3:44 AM to 4:32 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Varanasi, From 7:01 AM to 8:42 AM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Monday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is East; the classical recommendation is to delay East-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Amrit (5:20 AM–7:01 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Hasta nakshatra is governed by Moon, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 20 July 2026?

In Varanasi on 20 July 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:01 AM to 8:42 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 Varanasi on 20 July 2026 at 5:20 AM?

Sunrise at 5:20 AM in Varanasi on 20 July 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (25.32°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:48 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Varanasi's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Varanasi on 20 July 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Shweta Kaner

श्वेत कनेर

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Nirgundi (Hasta prayoga)

निर्गुण्डी (हस्त)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Shiva Yoga Sadhana

शिव योग साधना

- Shiva Purana, Muhurta Chintamani

Amrit Siddhi Yoga Sadhana

अमृत सिद्धि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Amrit Siddhi Yoga Diksha Sadhana

अमृत सिद्धि योग दीक्षा साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Mantra Mahodadhi

Surya Saptami Arghya Puja

सूर्य सप्तमी अर्घ्य पूजा

- Aditya Hridaya Stotra, Surya Siddhanta

वाराणसी — 20 जुलाई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:20
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:48
तिथि: सप्तमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: हस्त (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: शिव
करण: गरज, वणिज
माह: आषाढ
चन्द्र राशि: कन्या → तुला
सूर्य राशि: कर्क

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
4	Karka कर्क	05:20	07:30
5	Simha सिंह	07:30	09:45
6	Kanya कन्या	09:45	11:55
7	Tula तुला	11:55	14:10
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	14:10	16:30
9	Dhanu धनु	16:30	18:35
10	Makara मकर	18:35	20:20
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	20:20	21:50
12	Meena मीन	21:50	23:20
1	Mesha मेष	23:20	24:55
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	24:55	02:55
3	Mithuna मिथुन	02:55	05:05
4	Karka कर्क	05:05	05:20

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Raja राज	05:20	06:14	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	06:14	07:08	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:08	08:01	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:01	08:55	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:55	09:49	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	09:49	10:43	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	10:43	11:37	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:37	12:31	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:31	13:25	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	13:25	14:19	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:19	15:12	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	15:12	16:06	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	16:06	17:00	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	17:00	17:54	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	17:54	18:48	auspicious

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