Tarabalam

Leicester · 2026-03-03

Today’s nakshatra

Purva Phalguni पूर्वाफाल्गुनी

Favourable janma rashis today

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena

Full 27-row Tarabala table opens below.

ताराबलम्

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	15:01	16:23	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	09:32	10:54	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	12:16	13:39	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:55	12:38	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:12 – 06:00

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:43 – 06:48

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:06 – 14:50

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:33 – 17:57

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:45 – 18:50

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:52 – 24:40

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

11:40 – 13:17

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

10:04 – 11:40

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:59 – 09:43

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:38 – 13:22

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

Kumbha#11

Surya Nakshatra

Shatabhisha शतभिषा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:01
14:04
20:08
02:11

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	Sun
Mantri	Sun

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

East पूर्व

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Prithvi पृथ्वी

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

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	5	no
2	Vrishabha	4	no
3	Mithuna	3	yes
4	Karka	2	no
5	Simha	1	yes
6	Kanya	12	no
7	Tula	11	yes
8	Vrishchika	10	yes
9	Dhanu	9	no
10	Makara	8	no
11	Kumbha	7	yes
12	Meena	6	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
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	06:48	07:13
12	Meena मीन	07:13	08:03
1	Mesha मेष	08:03	09:03
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	09:03	10:38
3	Mithuna मिथुन	10:38	13:03
4	Karka कर्क	13:03	15:53
5	Simha सिंह	15:53	18:48
6	Kanya कन्या	18:48	21:38
7	Tula तुला	21:38	24:33
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	24:33	03:13
9	Dhanu धनु	03:13	05:08
10	Makara मकर	05:08	06:18
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	06:18	06:48

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	Chora चोर	06:48	07:32	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:32	08:15	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:15	08:59	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:59	09:43	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:43	10:27	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:27	11:11	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:11	11:55	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:55	12:38	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:38	13:22	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:22	14:06	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:06	14:50	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:50	15:34	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:34	16:17	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	16:17	17:01	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:01	17:45	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)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ritu (Drik)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

10h 57m

Ratrimana

13h 3m

Madhyahna

12:16

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

Tarabalam - Leicester, 3 March 2026

On Tuesday, the 3rd of March 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Leicester carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:48 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:45 PM, bringing 10 hours 57 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Purnima of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Phalguni. Yoga for the day is Dhriti, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-03-03. Pre-dawn, from 5:12 AM to 6:00 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Leicester, From 3:01 PM to 4:23 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Tuesday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is North; the classical recommendation is to delay North-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (10:54 AM–12:16 PM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Purva Phalguni nakshatra is governed by Venus, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Leicester on 3 March 2026?

In Leicester on 3 March 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 3:01 PM to 4:23 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 Leicester on 3 March 2026 at 6:48 AM?

Sunrise at 6:48 AM in Leicester on 3 March 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (52.64°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:45 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Leicester's local horizon.

Is 3 March 2026 Purnima?

Yes, 3 March 2026 is Purnima (full-moon day) as calculated for Leicester. The Purnima tithi is active from 12:26 PM to 11:37 AM 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

Holika Dahan Puja

होलिका दहन पूजा

- Narada Purana, Bhavishya Purana

Phalguna Purnima Holika Dahan

फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा होलिका दहन

- Narada Purana, Bhavishya Purana

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)

Bhuvaneshwari Purnima Puja

भुवनेश्वरी पूर्णिमा पूजा

- Tantrasara, Shakta Pramoda

Purnima Satyanarayan Puja

पूर्णिमा सत्यनारायण पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Satyanarayan Katha

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

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लेस्टर — 3 मार्च

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:48
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:45
तिथि: पूर्णिमा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पूर्वाफाल्गुनी (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 15:01–अपराह्ण 16:23
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 10:54–दोपहर 12:16)