Varanasi

2025-07-04

Tithi

Navami नवमी

Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	10:20	12:02	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	15:27	17:09	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	06:55	08:37	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:35	12:29	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:37 – 04:25

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:08 – 05:13

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:18 – 15:13

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:39 – 19:03

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:51 – 19:56

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:38 – 24:26

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

20:08 – 21:56

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

22:50 – 24:38

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

07:57 – 08:51

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:29 – 13:24

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

Mithuna#3

Surya Nakshatra

Ardra आर्द्रा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:04
16:50
23:35

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

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

Venus शुक्र

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, Tula, Dhanu, Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	7	yes
2	Vrishabha	6	yes
3	Mithuna	5	no
4	Karka	4	no
5	Simha	3	yes
6	Kanya	2	no
7	Tula	1	yes
8	Vrishchika	12	no
9	Dhanu	11	yes
10	Makara	10	yes
11	Kumbha	9	no
12	Meena	8	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
3	Mithuna मिथुन	05:13	06:13
4	Karka कर्क	06:13	08:33
5	Simha सिंह	08:33	10:43
6	Kanya कन्या	10:43	12:58
7	Tula तुला	12:58	15:13
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	15:13	17:33
9	Dhanu धनु	17:33	19:38
10	Makara मकर	19:38	21:23
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	21:23	22:53
12	Meena मीन	22:53	24:18
1	Mesha मेष	24:18	01:58
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	01:58	03:53
3	Mithuna मिथुन	03:53	05:13

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	05:13	06:08	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	06:08	07:02	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	07:02	07:57	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:57	08:51	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	08:51	09:46	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	09:46	10:40	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	10:40	11:35	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:35	12:29	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:29	13:24	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:24	14:18	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:18	15:13	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	15:13	16:07	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	16:07	17:02	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	17:02	17:56	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:56	18:51	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)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

13h 38m

Ratrimana

10h 22m

Madhyahna

12:02

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

Gulika Kala - Varanasi, 4 July 2025

On Friday, 4 July 2025, the Vedic calendar throughout Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:13 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:51 PM, bringing 13 hours 38 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Navami of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Chitra. Shiva yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2025-07-04. Brahma Muhurta opens at 3:37 AM and closes at 4:25 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Varanasi, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 10:20 AM through 12:02 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 (6:55 AM–8:37 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Chitra nakshatra is ruled by Mars, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Varanasi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 4 July 2025?

In Varanasi on 4 July 2025, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:20 AM to 12:02 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 Varanasi on 4 July 2025 at 5:13 AM?

Sunrise at 5:13 AM in Varanasi on 4 July 2025 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 (6:51 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 4 July 2025?

The yoga operative in Varanasi on 4 July 2025 is Shiva, active from 6:35 PM to 7:35 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. Shiva 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

Shiva Yoga Sadhana

शिव योग साधना

- Shiva Purana, Muhurta Chintamani

Durga Navami Puja

दुर्गा नवमी पूजा

- Devi Bhagavata Purana, Durga Puja Paddhati

Bhuvaneshwari Navami Homa

भुवनेश्वरी नवमी होम

- Shakta Pramoda, Devi Rahasya

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वाराणसी — 4 जुलाई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:13
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:51
तिथि: नवमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: चित्रा (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 10:20–दोपहर 12:02
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 06:55–प्रातः 08:37)