Tarabalam for Houston — 2026-08-05 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Houston · 2026-08-05

Today’s nakshatra

Ashwini अश्विनी

Favourable janma rashis today

Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha

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: Saptamiसप्तमीtill 10:12then Ashtamiअष्टमीtill 32:23
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: 24.2286°). 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 Houston'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	13:27	15:07	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	15:07	16:48	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	11:46	13:27	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:08 – 05:56

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:39 – 06:44

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:41 – 16:35

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:58 – 20:22

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

20:10 – 21:15

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

01:03 – 01:51

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).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

06:54 – 08:27

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:00 – 13:54

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

Karka#4

Surya Nakshatra

Ashlesha आश्लेषा

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:46
16:31
22:16
04:01

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 MoolAshwiniअश्विनीtill 10:48

Ashwini Gand Mool: perform Mool Shanti on the 27th day; ruled by Ketu.

Disha Shool

North उत्तर

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

East

#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

Marana मरण

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#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, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Kanya

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 25m

Ratrimana

10h 35m

Madhyahna

13:27

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	1872792
Julian Day	2461257.5
Modified Julian Day	61257
Rata Die	739833
National Civil (Saka)	Shravana 14, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Shravana 21, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Houston, 5 August 2026

On Wednesday, 5 August 2026, the Vedic calendar across Houston carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Dawn breaks at 6:44 AM in Houston and dipping below the horizon at 8:10 PM, bringing 13 hours 25 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Saptami of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Ashwini. The reigning yoga is Shula, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-05. The Brahma Muhurta window for Houston spans 5:08 AM to 5:56 AM — the hour the classics name as most favourable for study and sadhana.

Across Houston, The Rahu Kala window falls between 1:27 PM and 3:07 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Disha Shool today points North — the direction to avoid for new travel on Wednesday per classical muhurta convention. On the auspicious side, the first favourable choghadiya is Labh (6:44 AM–8:25 AM). Ashwini nakshatra is with Ketu as its ruling planet, making this a day shaped by both celestial timing and local geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Houston on 5 August 2026?

In Houston on 5 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:27 PM to 3:07 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 5 August 2026 at 6:44 AM?

Sunrise at 6:44 AM in Houston on 5 August 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 (8:10 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.

What yoga is operative in Houston on 5 August 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

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Amla

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Palash (Snake and Progeny)

पलाश (सर्प व पुत्र)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Surya Saptami Arghya Puja

सूर्य सप्तमी अर्घ्य पूजा

- Aditya Hridaya Stotra, Surya Siddhanta

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.31088336643526826/ 100

ह्यूस्टन — 5 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:44
सूर्यास्त: सायं 20:10
तिथि: सप्तमी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: अश्विनी (चतुर्थ पाद)
योग: शूल
करण: बव, बालव
माह: आषाढ
चन्द्र राशि: मेष → वृषभ
सूर्य राशि: कर्क

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
4	Karka कर्क	06:44	07:44
5	Simha सिंह	07:44	09:59
6	Kanya कन्या	09:59	12:19
7	Tula तुला	12:19	14:39
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	14:39	16:59
9	Dhanu धनु	16:59	18:59
10	Makara मकर	18:59	20:44
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	20:44	22:09
12	Meena मीन	22:09	23:34
1	Mesha मेष	23:34	01:09
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	01:09	03:04
3	Mithuna मिथुन	03:04	05:19
4	Karka कर्क	05:19	06:44

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Agni अग्नि	06:44	07:38	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	07:38	08:31	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	08:31	09:25	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	09:25	10:19	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	10:19	11:13	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:13	12:06	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	12:06	13:00	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	13:00	13:54	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	13:54	14:47	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	14:47	15:41	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	15:41	16:35	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:35	17:28	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	17:28	18:22	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	18:22	19:16	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	19:16	20:10	inauspicious