Tarabalam for London — 2027-08-31 · kundlit

Tarabalam

London · 2027-08-31

Today’s nakshatra

Magha मघा

Favourable janma rashis today

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, 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: Amavasyaअमावस्याtill 18:41then Pratipadaप्रतिपदाtill 39:20
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: 24.2435°). 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	16:24	18:06	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	09:36	11:18	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:00	14:42	inauspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:36 – 05:24

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:07 – 06:12

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:16 – 16:10

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:36 – 20:00

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:48 – 20:53

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:36 – 01:24

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

07:54 – 09:19

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

07:11 – 08:37

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:55 – 09:50

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:27 – 14:21

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

Simha#5

Surya Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni पूर्वाफाल्गुनी

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:11
12:32
17:52
23:12
04:33

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

2084

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग (till 25 Feb 2028)

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Shaka Samvat

1949

Saumya सौम्य

Gujarati Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mercury
Sasyadhipati	Saturn

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 MoolMaghaमघाtill 17:50

Magha Gand Mool: Mool Shanti and Pitru-tarpana advised; ruled by Ketu.

Disha Shool

Northउत्तर

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

Eastपूर्व

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

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 36m

Ratrimana

10h 24m

Madhyahna

13:00

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	5128
Kali Ahargana	1873183
Julian Day	2461648.5
Modified Julian Day	61648
Rata Die	740224
National Civil (Saka)	Bhadra 9, 1949 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Bhadrapada 15, 1949 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha	24.2435°

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

Tarabalam - London, 31 August 2027

On Tuesday, 31 August 2027, the Vedic calendar throughout London carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:12 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:48 PM, bringing 13 hours 36 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Amavasya of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Magha. Shiva yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-08-31. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:36 AM and closes at 5:24 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout London, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 4:24 PM through 6:06 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Tuesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (11:18 AM–1:00 PM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Magha nakshatra is ruled by Ketu, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of London.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in London on 31 August 2027?

In London on 31 August 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 4:24 PM to 6:06 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 31 August 2027 at 6:12 AM?

Sunrise at 6:12 AM in London on 31 August 2027 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 (7:48 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.

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Nakshatra-Tithi Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-तिथि योग साधना

Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Magha Nakshatra Pitru Tarpana

मघा नक्षत्र पितृ तर्पण

Garuda Purana, Dharmasindhu

Kali Maha Mantra Japa

काली महामन्त्र जप

Rudrayamala Tantra

Bhuvaneshwari Mantra Japa

भुवनेश्वरी मन्त्र जप

Rudrayamala Tantra, Tantrasara

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

लंदन — 31 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:12
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:48
तिथि: अमावस्या (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: मघा (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: शिव
करण: नाग, किंस्तुघ्न
माह: श्रावण
चन्द्र राशि: सिंह → कन्या
सूर्य राशि: सिंह

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
5	Simha सिंह	06:12	07:52
6	Kanya कन्या	07:52	10:42
7	Tula तुला	10:42	13:32
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	13:32	16:12
9	Dhanu धनु	16:12	18:07
10	Makara मकर	18:07	19:22
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	19:22	20:12
12	Meena मीन	20:12	21:07
1	Mesha मेष	21:07	22:07
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	22:07	23:47
3	Mithuna मिथुन	23:47	02:12
4	Karka कर्क	02:12	04:57
5	Simha सिंह	04:57	06:12

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Roga रोग	06:12	07:06	inauspicious
2	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:06	08:01	inauspicious
3	Agni अग्नि	08:01	08:55	inauspicious
4	Raja राज	08:55	09:50	inauspicious
5	Chora चोर	09:50	10:44	inauspicious
6	Shubha शुभ	10:44	11:38	auspicious
7	Roga रोग	11:38	12:33	inauspicious
8	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:33	13:27	inauspicious
9	Agni अग्नि	13:27	14:21	inauspicious
10	Raja राज	14:21	15:16	inauspicious
11	Chora चोर	15:16	16:10	inauspicious
12	Shubha शुभ	16:10	17:05	auspicious
13	Roga रोग	17:05	17:59	inauspicious
14	Mrityu मृत्यु	17:59	18:53	inauspicious
15	Agni अग्नि	18:53	19:48	inauspicious

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