Tarabalam for New York — 2026-01-16 · kundlit

Tarabalam

New York · 2026-01-16

Today’s nakshatra

Mula मूल

Favourable janma rashis today

Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, 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: Trayodashiत्रयोदशीtill 11:52then Chaturdashiचतुर्दशीtill 37:34
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: 24.2209°). 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 New York'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	10:54	12:05	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:29	15:41	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	08:30	09:42	inauspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:42 – 06:30

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:13 – 07:18

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

13:41 – 14:20

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

16:41 – 17:05

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

16:53 – 17:58

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:41 – 24:29

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

24:34 – 02:20

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

04:06 – 05:51

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

09:13 – 09:51

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:25 – 13:03

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

Makara#10

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढा

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:32
15:06
21:40
04:14

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

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 MoolMulaमूलtill 21:42

Mula Gand Mool: Mool Shanti advised; ruled by Ketu, gandanta star.

Disha Shool

Westपश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

Eastपूर्व

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

Eastपूर्व

favourable

Direction favored by today's moon position

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, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Vrishabha

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)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

9h 34m

Ratrimana

14h 26m

Madhyahna

12:05

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	1872591
Julian Day	2461056.5
Modified Julian Day	61056
Rata Die	739632
National Civil (Saka)	Pausha 26, 1947 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Magha 3, 1947 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha	24.2209°

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

Tarabalam - New York, 16 January 2026

On Friday, the 16th of January 2026, the Vedic calendar in New York carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 7:18 AM and dipping below the horizon at 4:53 PM, bringing 9 hours 34 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Mula. The day carries the Dhruva yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-01-16. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 5:42 AM to 6:30 AM.

In New York, Rahu Kala runs from 10:54 AM to 12:05 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Friday is West; new ventures toward the West are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 8:30 AM to 9:42 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Mula nakshatra is under the lordship of Ketu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with New York's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in New York on 16 January 2026?

In New York on 16 January 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:54 AM to 12:05 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 New York on 16 January 2026 at 7:18 AM?

Sunrise at 7:18 AM in New York on 16 January 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (40.71°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (4:53 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to New York's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in New York on 16 January 2026?

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शिव लिंग अभिषेक

Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Mahamrityunjaya Japa

महामृत्युञ्जय जप

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Sankalpa Vrata

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Yajur Veda, Shatarudriya

Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata

त्रयोदशी प्रदोष व्रत

Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Day Rarity Score

न्यूयॉर्क — 16 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:18
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 16:53
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: मूल (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: ध्रुव
करण: वणिज, शकुनि
माह: पौष
चन्द्र राशि: धनु → मकर
सूर्य राशि: मकर

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
10	Makara मकर	07:18	08:48
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	08:48	09:58
12	Meena मीन	09:58	11:08
1	Mesha मेष	11:08	12:33
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	12:33	14:23
3	Mithuna मिथुन	14:23	16:38
4	Karka कर्क	16:38	19:13
5	Simha सिंह	19:13	21:43
6	Kanya कन्या	21:43	24:13
7	Tula तुला	24:13	02:48
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	02:48	05:13
9	Dhanu धनु	05:13	07:13
10	Makara मकर	07:13	07:18

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	07:18	07:57	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	07:57	08:35	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	08:35	09:13	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:13	09:51	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:51	10:30	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:30	11:08	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	11:08	11:46	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:46	12:25	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:25	13:03	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:03	13:41	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	13:41	14:20	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	14:20	14:58	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	14:58	15:36	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	15:36	16:14	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	16:14	16:53	inauspicious