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2025-10-17

Tithi

Dwadashi द्वादशी

Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni पूर्वाफाल्गुनी

Window details (text table)
WindowStartEndType
Rahu Kala11:1312:35inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala15:1916:41inauspicious
Gulika Kala08:2809:51inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta12:1312:57auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:30 – 06:18

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:01 – 07:06

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:25 – 15:08

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:52 – 18:16

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:04 – 19:09

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:11 – 24:59

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

13:45 – 15:28

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

12:02 – 13:45

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

09:18 – 10:02

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:57 – 13:41

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

Tula#7

Surya Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

  • 09:52
  • 16:19
  • 22:45
  • 05:12

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

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

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Shaka Samvat

1947

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग

Gujarati Samvat

2081

Krodhi क्रोधी

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

PositionDeity
RajaSun
MantriSun

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

East पूर्व

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Swarga स्वर्ग

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Sabha सभा

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Ketu केतु

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

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras
#Janma NakshatraTaraQuality
1AshwiniSampat सम्पत्auspicious
2BharaniJanma जन्मinauspicious
3KrittikaAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
4RohiniMitra मित्रauspicious
5MrigashiraVadha वधinauspicious
6ArdraSadhaka साधकauspicious
7PunarvasuPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
8PushyaKshema क्षेमauspicious
9AshleshaVipat विपत्inauspicious
10MaghaSampat सम्पत्auspicious
11Purva PhalguniJanma जन्मinauspicious
12Uttara PhalguniAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
13HastaMitra मित्रauspicious
14ChitraVadha वधinauspicious
15SwatiSadhaka साधकauspicious
16VishakhaPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
17AnuradhaKshema क्षेमauspicious
18JyeshthaVipat विपत्inauspicious
19MulaSampat सम्पत्auspicious
20Purva AshadhaJanma जन्मinauspicious
21Uttara AshadhaAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
22ShravanaMitra मित्रauspicious
23DhanishthaVadha वधinauspicious
24ShatabhishaSadhaka साधकauspicious
25Purva BhadrapadaPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
26Uttara BhadrapadaKshema क्षेमauspicious
27RevatiVipat विपत्inauspicious
Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis
#Janma RashiHouse from JanmaFavourable
1Mesha5no
2Vrishabha4no
3Mithuna3yes
4Karka2no
5Simha1yes
6Kanya12no
7Tula11yes
8Vrishchika10yes
9Dhanu9no
10Makara8no
11Kumbha7yes
12Meena6yes

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 14 segments (text)
#RashiStartEnd
6Kanya कन्या07:0607:11
7Tula तुला07:1109:46
8Vrishchika वृश्चिक09:4612:11
9Dhanu धनु12:1114:11
10Makara मकर14:1115:41
11Kumbha कुम्भ15:4116:51
12Meena मीन16:5118:01
1Mesha मेष18:0119:21
2Vrishabha वृषभ19:2121:11
3Mithuna मिथुन21:1123:26
4Karka कर्क23:2602:01
5Simha सिंह02:0104:36
6Kanya कन्या04:3607:06
7Tula तुला07:0607:06

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)
#LabelStartEndQuality
1Mrityu मृत्यु07:0607:50inauspicious
2Agni अग्नि07:5008:34inauspicious
3Raja राज08:3409:18inauspicious
4Chora चोर09:1810:02inauspicious
5Shubha शुभ10:0210:45auspicious
6Roga रोग10:4511:29inauspicious
7Mrityu मृत्यु11:2912:13inauspicious
8Agni अग्नि12:1312:57inauspicious
9Raja राज12:5713:41inauspicious
10Chora चोर13:4114:25inauspicious
11Shubha शुभ14:2515:08auspicious
12Roga रोग15:0815:52inauspicious
13Mrityu मृत्यु15:5216:36inauspicious
14Agni अग्नि16:3617:20inauspicious
15Raja राज17:2018:04inauspicious

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)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 57m

Ratrimana

13h 3m

Madhyahna

12:35

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

Gulika Kala - Chicago, 17 October 2025

On Friday, the 17th of October 2025, the Vedic calendar for those in Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 7:06 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:04 PM, bringing 10 hours 57 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwadashi of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Phalguni. Yoga for the day is Shukla, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-10-17. Pre-dawn, from 5:30 AM to 6:18 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Chicago, From 11:13 AM to 12:35 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Friday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is West; the classical recommendation is to delay West-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (8:28 AM–9:51 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Purva Phalguni nakshatra is governed by Venus, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 17 October 2025?
In Chicago on 17 October 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 11:13 AM to 12:35 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 Chicago on 17 October 2025 at 7:06 AM?
Sunrise at 7:06 AM in Chicago on 17 October 2025 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 (6:04 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 17 October 2025?
The yoga operative in Chicago on 17 October 2025 is Shukla, active from 3:40 PM to 3:18 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. Shukla 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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Tula Sankranti Dana

तुला संक्रान्ति दान

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Sankranti Snana & Dana

संक्रान्ति स्नान एवं दान

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Makar Sankranti Surya Puja

मकर संक्रान्ति सूर्य पूजा

- Surya Siddhanta, Dharmasindhu

Mesha Sankranti Vishnu Puja

मेष संक्रान्ति विष्णु पूजा

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Karka Sankranti Dakshinayana Sadhana

कर्क संक्रान्ति दक्षिणायन साधना

- Dharmasindhu

Dwadashi Vishnu Puja

द्वादशी विष्णु पूजा

- Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana

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शिकागो — 17 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय
प्रातः 07:06
सूर्यास्त
सायं 18:04
तिथि
द्वादशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र
पूर्वाफाल्गुनी (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल
प्रातः 11:13–दोपहर 12:35
शुभ चौघड़िया
लाभ (प्रातः 08:28–प्रातः 09:51)