Leicester

2026-03-26

Tithi

Ashtami अष्टमी

Nakshatra

Ardra आर्द्रा

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	13:44	15:18	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	07:28	09:02	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	09:02	10:36	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:45	12:35	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:18 – 05:06

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:49 – 05:54

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:16 – 15:06

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:14 – 18:38

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:26 – 19:31

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:46 – 24:34

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

07:01 – 08:32

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

20:01 – 21:32

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:35 – 13:25

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:56 – 16:46

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

Meena#12

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरभाद्रपदा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:51
16:36
22:21
04:06

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	Sun
Mantri	Sun

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

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Patala पाताल

avoid

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Kailasha कैलाश

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Venus शुक्र

favourable

Source: Benefic planet: offering auspicious

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, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	3	yes
2	Vrishabha	2	no
3	Mithuna	1	yes
4	Karka	12	no
5	Simha	11	yes
6	Kanya	10	yes
7	Tula	9	no
8	Vrishchika	8	no
9	Dhanu	7	yes
10	Makara	6	yes
11	Kumbha	5	no
12	Meena	4	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 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
12	Meena मीन	05:54	06:29
1	Mesha मेष	06:29	07:34
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	07:34	09:09
3	Mithuna मिथुन	09:09	11:34
4	Karka कर्क	11:34	14:24
5	Simha सिंह	14:24	17:19
6	Kanya कन्या	17:19	20:09
7	Tula तुला	20:09	23:04
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	23:04	01:39
9	Dhanu धनु	01:39	03:34
10	Makara मकर	03:34	04:49
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	04:49	05:39
12	Meena मीन	05:39	05:54

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	05:54	06:44	inauspicious
2	Mrityu मृत्यु	06:44	07:34	inauspicious
3	Agni अग्नि	07:34	08:25	inauspicious
4	Raja राज	08:25	09:15	inauspicious
5	Chora चोर	09:15	10:05	inauspicious
6	Shubha शुभ	10:05	10:55	auspicious
7	Roga रोग	10:55	11:45	inauspicious
8	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:45	12:35	inauspicious
9	Agni अग्नि	12:35	13:25	inauspicious
10	Raja राज	13:25	14:16	inauspicious
11	Chora चोर	14:16	15:06	inauspicious
12	Shubha शुभ	15:06	15:56	auspicious
13	Roga रोग	15:56	16:46	inauspicious
14	Mrityu मृत्यु	16:46	17:36	inauspicious
15	Agni अग्नि	17:36	18:26	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)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

12h 32m

Ratrimana

11h 28m

Madhyahna

12:10

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

Yamaganda Kala - Leicester, 26 March 2026

On Thursday, 26 March 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Leicester carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 5:54 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:26 PM, bringing 12 hours 32 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Ashtami of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Ardra. Shobhana yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-03-26. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:18 AM and closes at 5:06 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Leicester, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 1:44 PM through 3:18 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the South direction — classical guidance advises against new Thursday journeys toward the South. On the auspicious side, the Shubh choghadiya (5:54 AM–7:28 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Ardra nakshatra is ruled by Rahu, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Leicester.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Leicester on 26 March 2026?

In Leicester on 26 March 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:44 PM to 3:18 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 Leicester on 26 March 2026 at 5:54 AM?

Sunrise at 5:54 AM in Leicester on 26 March 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (52.64°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:26 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Leicester's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Leicester on 26 March 2026?

The yoga operative in Leicester on 26 March 2026 is Shobhana, active from 9:39 PM to 7:01 PM local time. In the Vedic panchang, yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon and cycles through 27 named yogas. Shobhana 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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Sadhana Prescriptions

Kali Ashtami Puja

काली अष्टमी पूजा

- Kali Tantra, Mahanirvana Tantra

Ashtami Durga Puja

अष्टमी दुर्गा पूजा

- Devi Mahatmya, Durga Saptashati

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

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लेस्टर — 26 मार्च

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:54
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:26
तिथि: अष्टमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: आर्द्रा (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल: अपराह्ण 13:44–अपराह्ण 15:18
शुभ चौघड़िया: शुभ (प्रातः 05:54–प्रातः 07:28)