Dallas

2026-04-14

Tithi

Dwadashi द्वादशी

Nakshatra

Purva Bhadrapada पूर्वभाद्रपदा

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	16:41	18:18	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:13	11:50	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:27	15:04	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	13:01	13:53	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:23 – 06:11

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:54 – 06:59

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

15:36 – 16:28

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

19:43 – 20:07

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

19:55 – 21:00

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

01:03 – 01:51

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

01:00 – 02:33

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

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

11:48 – 13:21

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

09:34 – 10:26

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

13:53 – 14:45

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

Mesha#1

Surya Nakshatra

Ashwini अश्विनी

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

11:25
17:14
23:02
04:51

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

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Moon
Mantri	Moon

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

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

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Patala पाताल

avoid

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Sabha सभा

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Ketu केतु

avoid

Source: Khala planet: offering inauspicious (खलग्रह के मुख में होमाहुति शुभ नहीं होती)

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, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Vadha वध	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
3	Krittika	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
4	Rohini	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
5	Mrigashira	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
6	Ardra	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
7	Punarvasu	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
8	Pushya	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
9	Ashlesha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
10	Magha	Vadha वध	inauspicious
11	Purva Phalguni	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
12	Uttara Phalguni	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
13	Hasta	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
14	Chitra	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
15	Swati	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
16	Vishakha	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
17	Anuradha	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
18	Jyeshtha	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
19	Mula	Vadha वध	inauspicious
20	Purva Ashadha	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
21	Uttara Ashadha	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
22	Shravana	Kshema क्षेम	auspicious
23	Dhanishtha	Vipat विपत्	inauspicious
24	Shatabhisha	Sampat सम्पत्	auspicious
25	Purva Bhadrapada	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
26	Uttara Bhadrapada	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
27	Revati	Mitra मित्र	auspicious

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

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.

All 14 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
12	Meena मीन	06:59	07:04
1	Mesha मेष	07:04	08:34
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	08:34	10:29
3	Mithuna मिथुन	10:29	12:44
4	Karka कर्क	12:44	15:09
5	Simha सिंह	15:09	17:29
6	Kanya कन्या	17:29	19:49
7	Tula तुला	19:49	22:14
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	22:14	24:34
9	Dhanu धनु	24:34	02:39
10	Makara मकर	02:39	04:14
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	04:14	05:39
12	Meena मीन	05:39	06:59
1	Mesha मेष	06:59	06:59

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.

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Roga रोग	06:59	07:51	inauspicious
2	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:51	08:43	inauspicious
3	Agni अग्नि	08:43	09:34	inauspicious
4	Raja राज	09:34	10:26	inauspicious
5	Chora चोर	10:26	11:18	inauspicious
6	Shubha शुभ	11:18	12:10	auspicious
7	Roga रोग	12:10	13:01	inauspicious
8	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:01	13:53	inauspicious
9	Agni अग्नि	13:53	14:45	inauspicious
10	Raja राज	14:45	15:36	inauspicious
11	Chora चोर	15:36	16:28	inauspicious
12	Shubha शुभ	16:28	17:20	auspicious
13	Roga रोग	17:20	18:12	inauspicious
14	Mrityu मृत्यु	18:12	19:03	inauspicious
15	Agni अग्नि	19:03	19:55	inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

12h 56m

Ratrimana

11h 4m

Madhyahna

13:27

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

Yamaganda Kala - Dallas, 14 April 2026

On Tuesday, the 14th of April 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Dallas carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 6:59 AM and dipping below the horizon at 7:55 PM, bringing 12 hours 56 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwadashi of the Krishna fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Purva Bhadrapada. Yoga for the day is Brahma, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-04-14. Pre-dawn, from 5:23 AM to 6:11 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Dallas, From 4:41 PM to 6:18 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Tuesday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is North; the classical recommendation is to delay North-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (11:50 AM–1:27 PM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra is governed by Jupiter, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Dallas on 14 April 2026?

In Dallas on 14 April 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 4:41 PM to 6:18 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 Dallas on 14 April 2026 at 6:59 AM?

Sunrise at 6:59 AM in Dallas on 14 April 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (32.78°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (7:55 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Dallas's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Dallas on 14 April 2026?

The yoga operative in Dallas on 14 April 2026 is Brahma, active from 5:09 AM to 2:55 AM local time. In the Vedic panchang, yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 named yogas. Brahma yoga carries its own quality and influences the day's overall character — affecting the auspiciousness of activities begun during its span.

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Sankranti Snana & Dana

संक्रान्ति स्नान एवं दान

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Mesha Sankranti Vishnu Puja

मेष संक्रान्ति विष्णु पूजा

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Makar Sankranti Surya Puja

मकर संक्रान्ति सूर्य पूजा

- Surya Siddhanta, Dharmasindhu

Karka Sankranti Dakshinayana Sadhana

कर्क संक्रान्ति दक्षिणायन साधना

- Dharmasindhu

Brahma Yoga Sadhana

ब्रह्म योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta

Dwadashi Vishnu Puja

द्वादशी विष्णु पूजा

- Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana

Day Rarity Score

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डलास — 14 अप्रैल

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:59
सूर्यास्त: सायं 19:55
तिथि: द्वादशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पूर्वभाद्रपदा (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 16:41–सायं 18:18
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 11:50–अपराह्ण 13:27)