Tarabalam for Varanasi — 2026-07-18 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Varanasi · 2026-07-18

Today’s nakshatra

Purva Phalguni पूर्वाफाल्गुनी

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: Panchamiपञ्चमीtill 27:43then Shashthiषष्ठीtill 51:30
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: 24.2279°). 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.

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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	08:41	10:23	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	05:19	07:00	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	05:19	07:00	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

03:43 – 04:31

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:14 – 05:19

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:19 – 15:13

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:37 – 19:01

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:49 – 19:54

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:40 – 24:28

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).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

02:23 – 03:57

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

05:19 – 06:13

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:13 – 07:07

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

Karka#4

Surya Nakshatra

Punarvasu पुनर्वसु

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

06:12
12:09
18:06
24:03

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

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

East पूर्व

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

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
2	Bharani	Janma जन्म	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 30m

Ratrimana

10h 30m

Madhyahna

12:04

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	1872774
Julian Day	2461239.5
Modified Julian Day	61239
Rata Die	739815
National Civil (Saka)	Ashadha 27, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Shravana 3, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Varanasi, 18 July 2026

On Saturday, 18 July 2026, the Vedic calendar across Varanasi carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Dawn breaks at 5:19 AM in Varanasi and dipping below the horizon at 6:49 PM, bringing 13 hours 30 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Panchami of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Phalguni. The reigning yoga is Variyan, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-07-18. The Brahma Muhurta window for Varanasi spans 3:43 AM to 4:31 AM — the hour the classics name as most favourable for study and sadhana.

Across Varanasi, The Rahu Kala window falls between 8:41 AM and 10:23 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Disha Shool today points East — the direction to avoid for new travel on Saturday per classical muhurta convention. On the auspicious side, the first favourable choghadiya is Shubh (7:00 AM–8:41 AM). Purva Phalguni nakshatra is with Venus as its ruling planet, making this a day shaped by both celestial timing and local geography.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Varanasi on 18 July 2026?

In Varanasi on 18 July 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 8:41 AM to 10:23 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 Varanasi on 18 July 2026 at 5:19 AM?

Sunrise at 5:19 AM in Varanasi on 18 July 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 July 2026?

Related Panchang Pages

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#Daily Authority

Sadhana Prescriptions

Naga Panchami Puja

नाग पंचमी पूजा

- Garuda Purana, Narada Purana

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

Day Rarity Score

0.1649195417824354/ 100

वाराणसी — 18 जुलाई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:19
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:49
तिथि: पञ्चमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पूर्वाफाल्गुनी (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: वरीयान्
करण: बव, बालव
माह: आषाढ
चन्द्र राशि: सिंह → कन्या
सूर्य राशि: कर्क

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
4	Karka कर्क	05:19	07:39
5	Simha सिंह	07:39	09:49
6	Kanya कन्या	09:49	12:04
7	Tula तुला	12:04	14:19
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	14:19	16:39
9	Dhanu धनु	16:39	18:44
10	Makara मकर	18:44	20:29
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	20:29	21:59
12	Meena मीन	21:59	23:24
1	Mesha मेष	23:24	01:04
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	01:04	02:59
3	Mithuna मिथुन	02:59	05:14
4	Karka कर्क	05:14	05:19

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	05:19	06:13	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	06:13	07:07	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	07:07	08:01	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:01	08:55	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	08:55	09:49	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	09:49	10:43	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	10:43	11:37	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:37	12:31	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:31	13:25	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:25	14:19	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:19	15:13	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	15:13	16:07	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	16:07	17:01	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	17:01	17:55	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:55	18:49	inauspicious