Tarabalam for Varanasi — 2026-06-18 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Varanasi · 2026-06-18

Today’s nakshatra

Pushya पुष्य

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: Chaturthiचतुर्थीtill 18:59then Panchamiपञ्चमीtill 41:00
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: 24.2267°). 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 Varanasi'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 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	13:41	15:24	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	06:51	08:34	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	08:34	10:16	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:32 – 04:20

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:03 – 05:08

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:16 – 15:10

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:37 – 19:01

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:49 – 19:54

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:35 – 24:23

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).

Bhadra08:14 – 18:59

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

20:55 – 22:23

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:26 – 13:21

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:05 – 17:00

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

Mithuna#3

Surya Nakshatra

Mrigashira मृगशिरा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:01
11:37
17:13
22:49
04:25

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

South दक्षिण

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

North उत्तर

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

Amrita अमृत

auspicious

Source: Auspicious Tamil yoga

#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	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Vadha वध	inauspicious
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)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

13h 41m

Ratrimana

10h 19m

Madhyahna

11:59

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	1872744
Julian Day	2461209.5
Modified Julian Day	61209
Rata Die	739785
National Civil (Saka)	Jyeshtha 28, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Ashadha 4, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Varanasi, 18 June 2026

On Thursday, the 18th of June 2026, the Vedic calendar in Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 5:08 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:49 PM, bringing 13 hours 41 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Chaturthi of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Pushya. The day carries the Vyaghata yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-06-18. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 3:32 AM to 4:20 AM.

In Varanasi, Rahu Kala runs from 1:41 PM to 3:24 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Thursday is South; new ventures toward the South are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Shubh choghadiya, running 5:08 AM to 6:51 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Pushya nakshatra is under the lordship of Saturn, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Varanasi's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 18 June 2026?

In Varanasi on 18 June 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:41 PM to 3:24 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 Varanasi on 18 June 2026 at 5:08 AM?

Sunrise at 5:08 AM in Varanasi on 18 June 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (25.32°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:49 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Varanasi's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Varanasi on 18 June 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Rudrajata

रुद्रजटा

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Lakshmana

लक्ष्मणा

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Sudarshana

सुदर्शन

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Bhatkataiya

भटकटैया

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Shweta Gunja

श्वेत गुञ्जा

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Nagarvela (Paan)

नागरवेल (पान)

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Giloy

गिलोय

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Guru Mantra Diksha

गुरु मन्त्र दीक्षा

वाराणसी — 18 जून

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:08
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:49
तिथि: चतुर्थी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पुष्य (तृतीय पाद)
योग: व्याघात
करण: वणिज, विष्टि
माह: ज्येष्ठ
चन्द्र राशि: कर्क → सिंह
सूर्य राशि: मिथुन

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
3	Mithuna मिथुन	05:08	07:18
4	Karka कर्क	07:18	09:33
5	Simha सिंह	09:33	11:48
6	Kanya कन्या	11:48	14:03
7	Tula तुला	14:03	16:18
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	16:18	18:33
9	Dhanu धनु	18:33	20:38
10	Makara मकर	20:38	22:23
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	22:23	23:53
12	Meena मीन	23:53	01:23
1	Mesha मेष	01:23	03:03
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	03:03	04:58
3	Mithuna मिथुन	04:58	05:08

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	05:08	06:03	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	06:03	06:58	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	06:58	07:53	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:53	08:47	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	08:47	09:42	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	09:42	10:37	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	10:37	11:31	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:31	12:26	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:26	13:21	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:21	14:16	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:16	15:10	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	15:10	16:05	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	16:05	17:00	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	17:00	17:54	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:54	18:49	inauspicious

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#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 - Varanasi, 18 June 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Panchang Pages

#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Sadhana Prescriptions

वाराणसी — 18 जून

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