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2027-05-28

Tithi

Ashtami अष्टमी

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha शतभिषा

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	10:56	12:48	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	16:31	18:22	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	07:13	09:04	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18	13:17	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:45 – 04:33

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:16 – 05:21

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:16 – 16:16

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

20:02 – 20:26

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

20:14 – 21:19

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:24 – 01:12

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

02:55 – 04:41

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

04:41 – 06:26

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:20 – 09:19

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:17 – 14:17

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

Vrishabha#2

Surya Nakshatra

Rohini रोहिणी

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:00
16:35
23:09

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

2084

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग

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Shaka Samvat

1949

Saumya सौम्य

Gujarati Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

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

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Prithvi पृथ्वी

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Vrishabha वृषभ

favourable

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, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	11	yes
2	Vrishabha	10	yes
3	Mithuna	9	no
4	Karka	8	no
5	Simha	7	yes
6	Kanya	6	yes
7	Tula	5	no
8	Vrishchika	4	no
9	Dhanu	3	yes
10	Makara	2	no
11	Kumbha	1	yes
12	Meena	12	no

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
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	05:21	06:31
3	Mithuna मिथुन	06:31	08:51
4	Karka कर्क	08:51	11:26
5	Simha सिंह	11:26	14:01
6	Kanya कन्या	14:01	16:31
7	Tula तुला	16:31	19:06
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	19:06	21:31
9	Dhanu धनु	21:31	23:31
10	Makara मकर	23:31	01:01
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	01:01	02:11
12	Meena मीन	02:11	03:21
1	Mesha मेष	03:21	04:41
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	04:41	05:21

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	Chora चोर	05:21	06:21	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	06:21	07:20	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	07:20	08:20	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:20	09:19	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:19	10:19	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:19	11:18	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:18	12:18	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	12:18	13:17	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	13:17	14:17	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:17	15:16	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	15:16	16:16	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	16:16	17:15	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	17:15	18:15	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	18:15	19:15	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	19:15	20:14	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)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ritu (Drik)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

14h 53m

Ratrimana

9h 7m

Madhyahna

12:48

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

Gulika Kala - Chicago, 28 May 2027

On Friday, the 28th of May 2027, the Vedic calendar for those in Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 5:21 AM and dipping below the horizon at 8:14 PM, bringing 14 hours 53 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Ashtami of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Shatabhisha. Yoga for the day is Vaidhriti, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-05-28. Pre-dawn, from 3:45 AM to 4:33 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Chicago, From 10:56 AM to 12:48 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 (7:13 AM–9:04 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Shatabhisha nakshatra is governed by Rahu, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 28 May 2027?

In Chicago on 28 May 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:56 AM to 12:48 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 28 May 2027 at 5:21 AM?

Sunrise at 5:21 AM in Chicago on 28 May 2027 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 (8:14 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 28 May 2027?

The yoga operative in Chicago on 28 May 2027 is Vaidhriti, active from 4:28 PM to 5:04 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. Vaidhriti 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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Sadhana Prescriptions

Shukra Ashtami Devi Puja

शुक्र अष्टमी देवी पूजा

- Devi Bhagavata, Durga Tantra

Vaidhriti Yoga Tapas Sadhana

वैधृति योग तपस् साधना

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Kali Ashtami Puja

काली अष्टमी पूजा

- Kali Tantra, Mahanirvana Tantra

Ashtami Durga Puja

अष्टमी दुर्गा पूजा

- Devi Mahatmya, Durga Saptashati

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शिकागो — 28 मई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:21
सूर्यास्त: सायं 20:14
तिथि: अष्टमी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: शतभिषा (द्वितीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 10:56–दोपहर 12:48
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 07:13–प्रातः 09:04)