Tarabalam for Chicago — 2026-05-14 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Chicago · 2026-05-14

Today’s nakshatra

Revati रेवती

Favourable janma rashis today

Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Meena

Full 27-row Tarabala table opens below.

ताराबलम्

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Trayodashiत्रयोदशीtill 22:01then Chaturdashiचतुर्दशीtill 42:41
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2254°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Chicago's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	14:35	16:24	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	07:21	09:09	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	09:09	10:58	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:56 – 04:44

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:27 – 05:32

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:12 – 16:09

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:49 – 20:13

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

20:01 – 21:06

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:23 – 01:11

Amrita Kalam

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Panchak— Roga Panchakरोग पंचकtill 12:04

Panchak active: Roga Panchak (onset-weekday flavour)

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

24:55 – 02:24

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:16 – 14:14

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

17:07 – 18:05

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

Krittika कृत्तिका

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:32
12:00
17:27
22:54
04:21

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 (till 7 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#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.

Gand MoolRevatiरेवतीtill 12:04

Revati Gand Mool: Mool Shanti advised; junction of Meena-Mesha.

Disha Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

North

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Siddha सिद्ध

auspicious

Source: Auspicious Tamil yoga

#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, Mithuna, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Simha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
3	Krittika

#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.

#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.

#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

14h 29m

Ratrimana

9h 31m

Madhyahna

12:47

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

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872709
Julian Day	2461174.5
Modified Julian Day	61174
Rata Die	739750
National Civil (Saka)	Vaishakha 24, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Vaishakha 32, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Chicago, 14 May 2026

On Thursday, the 14th of May 2026, the Vedic calendar in Chicago carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 5:32 AM and dipping below the horizon at 8:01 PM, bringing 14 hours 29 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Revati. The day carries the Priti yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-05-14. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 3:56 AM to 4:44 AM.

In Chicago, Rahu Kala runs from 2:35 PM to 4:24 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Thursday is South; new ventures toward the South are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Shubh choghadiya, running 5:32 AM to 7:21 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Revati nakshatra is under the lordship of Mercury, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Chicago's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 14 May 2026?

In Chicago on 14 May 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 2:35 PM to 4:24 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 Chicago on 14 May 2026 at 5:32 AM?

Sunrise at 5:32 AM in Chicago on 14 May 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (41.88°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (8:01 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Chicago's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Chicago on 14 May 2026?

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Mahamrityunjaya Japa

महामृत्युञ्जय जप

- Rig Veda 7.59.12, Yajur Veda 3.60

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Rudra Abhisheka & Homa

रुद्र अभिषेक एवं होम

- Yajur Veda, Shatarudriya

Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata

शिकागो — 14 मई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:32
सूर्यास्त: सायं 20:01
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: रेवती (तृतीय पाद)
योग: प्रीति
करण: गरज, वणिज
माह: वैशाख
चन्द्र राशि: मीन → मेष
सूर्य राशि: मेष

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	12	no
2	Vrishabha	11	yes
3	Mithuna	10	yes
4	Karka	9	no
5	Simha	8	no
6	Kanya	7	yes
7	Tula	6	yes
8	Vrishchika	5	no
9	Dhanu	4	no
10	Makara	3	yes
11	Kumbha	2	no
12	Meena	1	yes

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
1	Mesha मेष	05:32	05:42
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	05:42	07:27
3	Mithuna मिथुन	07:27	09:47
4	Karka कर्क	09:47	12:17
5	Simha सिंह	12:17	14:52
6	Kanya कन्या	14:52	17:27
7	Tula तुला	17:27	20:02
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	20:02	22:27
9	Dhanu धनु	22:27	24:27
10	Makara मकर	24:27	01:57
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	01:57	03:07
12	Meena मीन	03:07	04:17
1	Mesha मेष	04:17	05:32

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	05:32	06:30	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	06:30	07:28	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:28	08:26	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	08:26	09:24	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:24	10:22	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	10:22	11:20	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	11:20	12:18	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	12:18	13:16	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:16	14:14	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	14:14	15:12	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	15:12	16:09	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	16:09	17:07	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	17:07	18:05	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	18:05	19:03	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	19:03	20:01	inauspicious

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