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2026-10-28

Tithi

Tritiya तृतीया

Nakshatra

Rohini रोहिणी

Hora schedule (text table)

#	Planet	Start	End
1	Mercury	07:32	08:25
2	Moon	08:25	09:19
3	Saturn	09:19	10:12
4	Jupiter	10:12	11:06
5	Mars	11:06	11:59
6	Sun	11:59	12:53
7	Venus	12:53	13:46
8	Mercury	13:46	14:40
9	Moon	14:40	15:33
10	Saturn	15:33	16:27
11	Jupiter	16:27	17:20
12	Mars	17:20	18:14
13	Sun	18:14	19:20
14	Venus	19:20	20:27
15	Mercury	20:27	21:33
16	Moon	21:33	22:40
17	Saturn	22:40	23:46
18	Jupiter	23:46	00:53
19	Mars	00:53	01:59
20	Sun	01:59	03:06
21	Venus	03:06	04:12
22	Mercury	04:12	05:19
23	Moon	05:19	06:25
24	Saturn	06:25	07:32

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	12:53	14:13	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:13	15:33	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	11:32	12:53	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:31	13:14	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:56 – 06:44

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:27 – 07:32

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:40 – 15:22

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:02 – 18:26

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:14 – 19:19

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:29 – 01:17

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

06:00 – 07:27

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

15:26 – 16:53

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:31 – 13:14

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

Swati स्वाती

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

11:49
17:15
22:42
04:09

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

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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

South दक्षिण

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southeast आग्नेय

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Smashana श्मशान

avoid

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Mars मङ्गल

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

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
7	Tula तुला	07:32	09:12
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	09:12	11:37
9	Dhanu धनु	11:37	13:37
10	Makara मकर	13:37	15:12
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	15:12	16:27
12	Meena मीन	16:27	17:42
1	Mesha मेष	17:42	19:07
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	19:07	20:57
3	Mithuna मिथुन	20:57	23:17
4	Karka कर्क	23:17	01:47
5	Simha सिंह	01:47	04:12
6	Kanya कन्या	04:12	06:42
7	Tula तुला	06:42	07:32

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	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:32	08:15	inauspicious
2	Agni अग्नि	08:15	08:57	inauspicious
3	Raja राज	08:57	09:40	inauspicious
4	Chora चोर	09:40	10:23	inauspicious
5	Shubha शुभ	10:23	11:06	auspicious
6	Roga रोग	11:06	11:49	inauspicious
7	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:49	12:31	inauspicious
8	Agni अग्नि	12:31	13:14	inauspicious
9	Raja राज	13:14	13:57	inauspicious
10	Chora चोर	13:57	14:40	inauspicious
11	Shubha शुभ	14:40	15:22	auspicious
12	Roga रोग	15:22	16:05	inauspicious
13	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:05	16:48	inauspicious
14	Agni अग्नि	16:48	17:31	inauspicious
15	Raja राज	17:31	18:14	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)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 42m

Ratrimana

13h 18m

Madhyahna

12:53

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

Hora - San Francisco, 28 October 2026

On Wednesday, the 28th of October 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in San Francisco carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 7:32 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:14 PM, bringing 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Tritiya of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Rohini. Yoga for the day is Variyan, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-28. Pre-dawn, from 5:56 AM to 6:44 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in San Francisco, From 12:53 PM to 2:13 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Wednesday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is North; the classical recommendation is to delay North-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (7:32 AM–8:52 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Rohini nakshatra is governed by Moon, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in San Francisco on 28 October 2026?

In San Francisco on 28 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:53 PM to 2:13 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 San Francisco on 28 October 2026 at 7:32 AM?

Sunrise at 7:32 AM in San Francisco on 28 October 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (37.77°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:14 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to San Francisco's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in San Francisco on 28 October 2026?

The yoga operative in San Francisco on 28 October 2026 is Variyan, active from 6:48 PM to 3:10 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. Variyan 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

Gauri Tritiya Puja

गौरी तृतीया पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Gauri Mahatmya

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण शान्ति

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण उपाय

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

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सैन फ्रांसिस्को — 28 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:32
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:14
तिथि: तृतीया (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: रोहिणी (द्वितीय पाद)
राहु काल: दोपहर 12:53–अपराह्ण 14:13
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 07:32–प्रातः 08:52)