Houston

2026-05-01

Tithi

Purnima पूर्णिमा

Nakshatra

Swati स्वाती

Hora schedule (text table)

#	Planet	Start	End
1	Venus	06:39	07:46
2	Mercury	07:46	08:52
3	Moon	08:52	09:59
4	Saturn	09:59	11:05
5	Jupiter	11:05	12:12
6	Mars	12:12	13:18
7	Sun	13:18	14:25
8	Venus	14:25	15:31
9	Mercury	15:31	16:38
10	Moon	16:38	17:44
11	Saturn	17:44	18:51
12	Jupiter	18:51	19:57
13	Mars	19:57	20:51
14	Sun	20:51	21:44
15	Venus	21:44	22:38
16	Mercury	22:38	23:31
17	Moon	23:31	00:25
18	Saturn	00:25	01:18
19	Jupiter	01:18	02:12
20	Mars	02:12	03:05
21	Sun	03:05	03:59
22	Venus	03:59	04:52
23	Mercury	04:52	05:46
24	Moon	05:46	06:39

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	11:39	13:18	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	16:38	18:17	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	08:19	09:59	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:52	13:45	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:03 – 05:51

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:34 – 06:39

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:31 – 16:24

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:45 – 20:09

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:57 – 21:02

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:54 – 01:42

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

24:33 – 02:18

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

21:55 – 23:40

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

09:19 – 10:12

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:45 – 14:38

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

Mesha#1

Surya Nakshatra

Bharani भरणी

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

11:30
18:07
24:43

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

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Moon
Mantri	Moon

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

Swarga स्वर्ग

favourable

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Kailasha कैलाश

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Moon चन्द्र

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	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	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
1	Mesha मेष	06:39	07:29
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	07:29	09:24
3	Mithuna मिथुन	09:24	11:39
4	Karka कर्क	11:39	13:59
5	Simha सिंह	13:59	16:19
6	Kanya कन्या	16:19	18:34
7	Tula तुला	18:34	20:54
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	20:54	23:14
9	Dhanu धनु	23:14	01:19
10	Makara मकर	01:19	02:59
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	02:59	04:24
12	Meena मीन	04:24	05:49
1	Mesha मेष	05:49	06:39

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	Shubha शुभ	06:39	07:33	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	07:33	08:26	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:26	09:19	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	09:19	10:12	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	10:12	11:05	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	11:05	11:58	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	11:58	12:52	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	12:52	13:45	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:45	14:38	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	14:38	15:31	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	15:31	16:24	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	16:24	17:18	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	17:18	18:11	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	18:11	19:04	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	19:04	19:57	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)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

13h 18m

Ratrimana

10h 42m

Madhyahna

13:18

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

Hora - Houston, 1 May 2026

On Friday, the 1st of May 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Houston carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:39 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:57 PM, bringing 13 hours 18 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Purnima of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Swati. Yoga for the day is Siddhi, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-05-01. Pre-dawn, from 5:03 AM to 5:51 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Houston, From 11:39 AM to 1:18 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 (8:19 AM–9:59 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Swati 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 Houston on 1 May 2026?

In Houston on 1 May 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 11:39 AM to 1:18 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 Houston on 1 May 2026 at 6:39 AM?

Sunrise at 6:39 AM in Houston on 1 May 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (29.76°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (7:57 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Houston's local horizon.

Is 1 May 2026 Purnima?

Yes, 1 May 2026 is Purnima (full-moon day) as calculated for Houston. The Purnima tithi is active from 10:43 AM to 12:23 PM local time. Full-moon days are highly auspicious in Vedic tradition — ideal for worship, charity, and beginning spiritual practices. Major observances like Satyanarayan Puja and Guru Purnima fall on Purnima tithis.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Nakshatra-Tithi Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-तिथि योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Swati Nakshatra Vayu Sadhana

स्वाती नक्षत्र वायु साधना

- Rig Veda (Vayu Sukta), Hatha Yoga Pradipika

Buddha Purnima Dhyana

बुद्ध पूर्णिमा ध्यान

- Lalitavistara Sutra, Vishnu Purana (Buddha Avatara)

Purnima Satyanarayan Puja

पूर्णिमा सत्यनारायण पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Satyanarayan Katha

Vaishakha Purnima Sadhana

वैशाख पूर्णिमा साधना

- Buddhist Tripitaka, Vishnu Purana

Bhuvaneshwari Purnima Puja

भुवनेश्वरी पूर्णिमा पूजा

- Tantrasara, Shakta Pramoda

Bhuvaneshwari Mantra Japa

भुवनेश्वरी मन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra, Tantrasara

Lakshmi Puja

लक्ष्मी पूजा

- Shri Sukta, Lakshmi Tantra

Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)

चण्डी पाठ

- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya

Tara Sadhana

तारा साधना

- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Matangi Sadhana

मातंगी साधना

- Matangi Tantra, Shakta Pramoda, Tantrasara, Mantra Mahodadhi

Kamala Sadhana

कमला साधना

- Shakta Pramoda, Todala Tantra, Kamala Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi

Shodashi (Tripura Sundari) Sadhana

षोडशी (त्रिपुरसुन्दरी) साधना

- Vamakeshvara Tantra, Yogini Hridaya, Lalita Sahasranama (Brahmanda Purana), Saundaryalahari (Adi Shankaracharya)

Phalguna Purnima Holika Dahan

फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा होलिका दहन

- Narada Purana, Bhavishya Purana

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

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ह्यूस्टन — 1 मई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:39
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:57
तिथि: पूर्णिमा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: स्वाती (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: प्रातः 11:39–अपराह्ण 13:18
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 08:19–प्रातः 09:59)