Tarabalam for London — 2026-05-20 · kundlit

Tarabalam

London · 2026-05-20

Today’s nakshatra

Punarvasu पुनर्वसु

Favourable janma rashis today

Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara

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: Chaturthiचतुर्थीtill 06:37then Panchamiपञ्चमीtill 27:57
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: 24.2256°). 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.

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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	12:57	14:55	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:55	16:54	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	10:58	12:57	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:27 – 04:15

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

03:58 – 05:03

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:35 – 16:38

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

20:39 – 21:03

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

20:51 – 21:56

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:33 – 01:21

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).

Bhadra20:09 – 06:37

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

12:42 – 14:10

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:25 – 13:29

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

Vrishabha#2

Surya Nakshatra

Krittika कृत्तिका

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:10
12:42
18:14
23:45

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

#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

Nakshatra Shool

West पश्चिम

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#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

Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara

Chandrashtama (avoid): Vrishchika

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Vadha वध	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Sadhaka साधक	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)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ritu (Drik)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

15h 48m

Ratrimana

8h 12m

Madhyahna

12:57

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	1872715
Julian Day	2461180.5
Modified Julian Day	61180
Rata Die	739756
National Civil (Saka)	Vaishakha 30, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Jyeshtha 6, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - London, 20 May 2026

On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, the Vedic calendar across London carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Dawn breaks at 5:03 AM in London and dipping below the horizon at 8:51 PM, bringing 15 hours 48 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Punarvasu. The reigning yoga is Shula, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-05-20. The Brahma Muhurta window for London spans 3:27 AM to 4:15 AM — the hour the classics name as most favourable for study and sadhana.

Across London, The Rahu Kala window falls between 12:57 PM and 2:55 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 (5:03 AM–7:02 AM). Punarvasu nakshatra is with Jupiter as its ruling planet, making this a day shaped by both celestial timing and local geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in London on 20 May 2026?

In London on 20 May 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:57 PM to 2:55 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 London on 20 May 2026 at 5:03 AM?

Sunrise at 5:03 AM in London on 20 May 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 (8:51 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 20 May 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

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अनार

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कचनार

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Mehandi

मेहंदी

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Sadhana Prescriptions

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

Chaturthi Ganesha Vrata

चतुर्थी गणेश व्रत

लंदन — 20 मई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:03
सूर्यास्त: सायं 20:51
तिथि: चतुर्थी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पुनर्वसु (प्रथम पाद)
योग: शूल
करण: विष्टि, बव
माह: अधिक ज्येष्ठ
चन्द्र राशि: मिथुन → कर्क
सूर्य राशि: वृषभ

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	05:03	06:33
3	Mithuna मिथुन	06:33	08:58
4	Karka कर्क	08:58	11:48
5	Simha सिंह	11:48	14:38
6	Kanya कन्या	14:38	17:28
7	Tula तुला	17:28	20:18
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	20:18	22:53
9	Dhanu धनु	22:53	24:48
10	Makara मकर	24:48	02:03
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	02:03	02:58
12	Meena मीन	02:58	03:48
1	Mesha मेष	03:48	04:53
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	04:53	05:03

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Agni अग्नि	05:03	06:06	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	06:06	07:09	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	07:09	08:13	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	08:13	09:16	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	09:16	10:19	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:19	11:22	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	11:22	12:25	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	12:25	13:29	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	13:29	14:32	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	14:32	15:35	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	15:35	16:38	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:38	17:41	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	17:41	18:45	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	18:45	19:48	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	19:48	20:51	inauspicious

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London · 2026-05-20

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Your panchang today

Is today good for…?

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

#Sun Today सूर्य

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

#Daily Directions दिशा

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

#Today’s Strength Tables

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

#Season & Sun Path

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Tarabalam - London, 20 May 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Panchang Pages

#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Sadhana Prescriptions

लंदन — 20 मई

Day Rarity Score