Toronto

2025-08-16

Tithi

Ashtami अष्टमी

Nakshatra

Krittika कृत्तिका

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	09:53	11:37	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	06:24	08:09	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	06:24	08:09	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:53	13:49	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:48 – 05:36

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:19 – 06:24

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:40 – 16:35

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

20:05 – 20:29

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

20:17 – 21:22

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:57 – 01:45

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

07:52 – 09:22

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

07:52 – 09:22

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:24 – 07:20

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

07:20 – 08:15

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

Ashlesha आश्लेषा

Pada 4 of 4 · ends 16:22

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:52
13:30
19:09
24:48

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

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

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

West पश्चिम

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

Rahu राहु

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

Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, 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	2	no
2	Vrishabha	1	yes
3	Mithuna	12	no
4	Karka	11	yes
5	Simha	10	yes
6	Kanya	9	no
7	Tula	8	no
8	Vrishchika	7	yes
9	Dhanu	6	yes
10	Makara	5	no
11	Kumbha	4	no
12	Meena	3	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
4	Karka कर्क	06:24	06:34
5	Simha सिंह	06:34	09:09
6	Kanya कन्या	09:09	11:44
7	Tula तुला	11:44	14:19
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	14:19	16:49
9	Dhanu धनु	16:49	18:49
10	Makara मकर	18:49	20:14
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	20:14	21:24
12	Meena मीन	21:24	22:29
1	Mesha मेष	22:29	23:49
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	23:49	01:34
3	Mithuna मिथुन	01:34	03:54
4	Karka कर्क	03:54	06:24

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	06:24	07:20	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	07:20	08:15	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	08:15	09:11	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	09:11	10:07	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	10:07	11:02	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:02	11:58	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	11:58	12:53	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	12:53	13:49	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	13:49	14:44	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	14:44	15:40	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	15:40	16:35	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:35	17:31	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	17:31	18:26	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	18:26	19:22	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	19:22	20:17	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 53m

Ratrimana

10h 7m

Madhyahna

13:21

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

Gulika Kala - Toronto, 16 August 2025

On Saturday, 16 August 2025, the Vedic calendar throughout Toronto carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:24 AM and dipping below the horizon at 8:17 PM, bringing 13 hours 53 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Ashtami of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Krittika. Dhruva yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-08-16. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:48 AM and closes at 5:36 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Toronto, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 9:53 AM through 11:37 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the East direction — classical guidance advises against new Saturday journeys toward the East. On the auspicious side, the Shubh choghadiya (8:09 AM–9:53 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Krittika nakshatra is ruled by Sun, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Toronto.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Toronto on 16 August 2025?

In Toronto on 16 August 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 9:53 AM to 11:37 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 Toronto on 16 August 2025 at 6:24 AM?

Sunrise at 6:24 AM in Toronto on 16 August 2025 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (43.65°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (8:17 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Toronto's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Toronto on 16 August 2025?

The yoga operative in Toronto on 16 August 2025 is Dhruva, active from 9:51 PM to 6:58 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. Dhruva 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

Kali Ashtami Puja

काली अष्टमी पूजा

- Kali Tantra, Mahanirvana Tantra

Bhairava Ashtami Puja

भैरव अष्टमी पूजा

- Shiva Purana, Bhairava Ashtakam

Ashtami Durga Puja

अष्टमी दुर्गा पूजा

- Devi Mahatmya, Durga Saptashati

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

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टोरंटो — 16 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:24
सूर्यास्त: सायं 20:17
तिथि: अष्टमी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: कृत्तिका (द्वितीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 09:53–प्रातः 11:37
शुभ चौघड़िया: शुभ (प्रातः 08:09–प्रातः 09:53)