Vijayawada

2026-09-15

Tithi

Chaturthi चतुर्थी

Nakshatra

Swati स्वाती

Hora schedule (text table)

#	Planet	Start	End
1	Mars	05:56	06:57
2	Sun	06:57	07:58
3	Venus	07:58	08:59
4	Mercury	08:59	10:00
5	Moon	10:00	11:01
6	Saturn	11:01	12:02
7	Jupiter	12:02	13:03
8	Mars	13:03	14:04
9	Sun	14:04	15:05
10	Venus	15:05	16:06
11	Mercury	16:06	17:07
12	Moon	17:07	18:08
13	Saturn	18:08	19:07
14	Jupiter	19:07	20:06
15	Mars	20:06	21:05
16	Sun	21:05	22:04
17	Venus	22:04	23:03
18	Mercury	23:03	00:02
19	Moon	00:02	01:01
20	Saturn	01:01	02:00
21	Jupiter	02:00	02:59
22	Mars	02:59	03:58
23	Sun	03:58	04:57
24	Venus	04:57	05:56

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	15:05	16:37	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	08:59	10:31	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	12:02	13:34	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:38	12:26	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:20 – 05:08

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:51 – 05:56

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:04 – 14:53

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:56 – 18:20

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:08 – 19:13

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:38 – 24:26

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

22:24 – 24:05

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

19:51 – 21:33

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:22 – 09:11

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:26 – 13:15

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

Simha#5

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni उत्तराफाल्गुनी

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:58
15:24
21:51
04:18

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	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

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

North उत्तर

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

Mercury बुध

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
5	Simha सिंह	05:56	06:11
6	Kanya कन्या	06:11	08:16
7	Tula तुला	08:16	10:21
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	10:21	12:36
9	Dhanu धनु	12:36	14:41
10	Makara मकर	14:41	16:36
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	16:36	18:11
12	Meena मीन	18:11	19:51
1	Mesha मेष	19:51	21:36
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	21:36	23:36
3	Mithuna मिथुन	23:36	01:46
4	Karka कर्क	01:46	04:01
5	Simha सिंह	04:01	05:56

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	Raja राज	05:56	06:45	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	06:45	07:34	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:34	08:22	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:22	09:11	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:11	10:00	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	10:00	10:49	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	10:49	11:38	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:38	12:26	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:26	13:15	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	13:15	14:04	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:04	14:53	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	14:53	15:42	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	15:42	16:30	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	16:30	17:19	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	17:19	18:08	auspicious

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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

12h 12m

Ratrimana

11h 48m

Madhyahna

12:02

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

Hora - Vijayawada, 15 September 2026

On Tuesday, the 15th of September 2026, the Vedic calendar in Vijayawada carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 5:56 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:08 PM, bringing 12 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Swati. The day carries the Indra yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-09-15. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:20 AM to 5:08 AM.

In Vijayawada, Rahu Kala runs from 3:05 PM to 4:37 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Tuesday is North; new ventures toward the North are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 10:31 AM to 12:02 PM, stands out as the best muhurta. Swati nakshatra is under the lordship of Rahu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Vijayawada's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Vijayawada on 15 September 2026?

In Vijayawada on 15 September 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 3:05 PM to 4:37 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 Vijayawada on 15 September 2026 at 5:56 AM?

Sunrise at 5:56 AM in Vijayawada on 15 September 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (16.51°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:08 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Vijayawada's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Vijayawada on 15 September 2026?

The yoga operative in Vijayawada on 15 September 2026 is Indra, active from 12:46 PM to 12:20 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. Indra 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

Ganesh Chaturthi Sthapana Puja

गणेश चतुर्थी स्थापना पूजा

- Ganesha Purana, Ganapati Atharvashirsha

Chaturthi Ganesha Vrata

चतुर्थी गणेश व्रत

- Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana

Indra Yoga Sadhana

इन्द्र योग साधना

- Rig Veda, Muhurta Chintamani

Ganesha Puja & Modaka Offering

गणेश पूजा

- Ganesha Purana

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Shanti

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण शान्ति

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Vishti (Bhadra) Karana Upaya

विष्टि (भद्रा) करण उपाय

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

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विजयवाड़ा — 15 सितम्बर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:56
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:08
तिथि: चतुर्थी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: स्वाती (तृतीय पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 15:05–अपराह्ण 16:37
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 10:31–दोपहर 12:02)