Tarabalam for London — 2026-01-05 · kundlit

Tarabalam

London · 2026-01-05

Today’s nakshatra

Ashlesha आश्लेषा

Favourable janma rashis today

Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, 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: Tritiyaतृतीयाtill 26:32then Chaturthiचतुर्थीtill 49:23
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: 24.2205°). 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 London'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.

Your panchang today

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Birth nakshatra (birth star)Birth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. See whether today suits your activity. Get the best time and the classical source below.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	09:06	10:06	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	11:06	12:06	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:05	14:05	inauspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

06:31 – 07:19

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

07:02 – 08:07

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:25 – 13:57

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

15:52 – 16:16

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

16:04 – 17:09

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:42 – 24:30

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

21:38 – 23:10

Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

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

Bhadra15:24 – 02:32

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

20:07 – 21:38

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:57 – 14:29

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:29 – 15:01

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

Dhanu#9

Surya Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

13:38
19:22
01:05
06:49

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 8 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

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

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 MoolAshleshaआश्लेषाtill 06:47

Ashlesha Gand Mool: Sarpa/Mool Shanti advised; junction of Karka-Simha.

Disha Shool

Eastपूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

Northउत्तर

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

Northउत्तर

favourable

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

Mushala मुसल

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

Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Dhanu

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

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)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

7h 58m

Ratrimana

16h 2m

Madhyahna

12:06

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	1872580
Julian Day	2461045.5
Modified Julian Day	61045
Rata Die	739621
National Civil (Saka)	Pausha 15, 1947 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Pausha 22, 1947 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha	24.2205°

Derived from the day’s Julian Day and the Lahiri ayanamsha.

Tarabalam - London, 5 January 2026

On Monday, the 5th of January 2026, the Vedic calendar in London carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 8:07 AM and dipping below the horizon at 4:04 PM, bringing 7 hours 58 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Tritiya of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Ashlesha. The day carries the Vishkambha yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-01-05. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 6:31 AM to 7:19 AM.

In London, Rahu Kala runs from 9:06 AM to 10:06 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Monday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Amrit choghadiya, running 8:07 AM to 9:06 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Ashlesha nakshatra is under the lordship of Mercury, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with London's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in London on 5 January 2026?

In London on 5 January 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 9:06 AM to 10:06 AM. 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 London on 5 January 2026 at 8:07 AM?

Sunrise at 8:07 AM in London on 5 January 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (51.51°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (4:04 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to London's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in London on 5 January 2026?

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Gauri Tritiya Puja

गौरी तृतीया पूजा

Skanda Purana, Gauri Mahatmya

Day Rarity Score

31/ 100 points

लंदन — 5 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 08:07
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 16:04
तिथि: तृतीया (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: आश्लेषा (प्रथम पाद)
योग: विष्कम्भ
करण: वणिज, विष्टि
माह: पौष
चन्द्र राशि: कर्क → सिंह
सूर्य राशि: धनु

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
9	Dhanu धनु	08:07	08:47
10	Makara मकर	08:47	09:57
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	09:57	10:52
12	Meena मीन	10:52	11:42
1	Mesha मेष	11:42	12:47
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	12:47	14:27
3	Mithuna मिथुन	14:27	16:47
4	Karka कर्क	16:47	19:37
5	Simha सिंह	19:37	22:27
6	Kanya कन्या	22:27	01:17
7	Tula तुला	01:17	04:07
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	04:07	06:47
9	Dhanu धनु	06:47	08:07

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	08:07	08:38	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	08:38	09:10	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	09:10	09:42	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:42	10:14	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	10:14	10:46	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:46	11:18	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:18	11:50	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:50	12:21	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:21	12:53	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:53	13:25	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	13:25	13:57	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	13:57	14:29	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	14:29	15:01	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	15:01	15:33	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	15:33	16:04	inauspicious