Lucknow

2026-08-12

Tithi

Amavasya अमावस्या

Nakshatra

Pushya पुष्य

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	12:11	13:49	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	13:49	15:28	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	10:32	12:11	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	11:44	12:37	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:01 – 04:49

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:32 – 05:37

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:22 – 15:14

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:32 – 18:56

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:44 – 19:49

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:47 – 24:35

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

14:31 – 15:59

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

17:26 – 18:53

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

11:44 – 12:37

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

Ashlesha आश्लेषा

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:01
13:32
19:03
24:35

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	Mars
Mantri	Mars

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

North उत्तर

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

Southeast आग्नेय

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Vrishabha वृषभ

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

Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Kumbha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

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

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

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
4	Karka कर्क	05:37	06:07
5	Simha सिंह	06:07	08:22
6	Kanya कन्या	08:22	10:37
7	Tula तुला	10:37	12:52
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	12:52	15:12
9	Dhanu धनु	15:12	17:17
10	Makara मकर	17:17	18:57
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	18:57	20:27
12	Meena मीन	20:27	21:52
1	Mesha मेष	21:52	23:32
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	23:32	01:27
3	Mithuna मिथुन	01:27	03:42
4	Karka कर्क	03:42	05:37

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	Shubha शुभ	05:37	06:29	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	06:29	07:22	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:22	08:14	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	08:14	09:07	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:07	09:59	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	09:59	10:52	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	10:52	11:44	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	11:44	12:37	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:37	13:29	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	13:29	14:22	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	14:22	15:14	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	15:14	16:07	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	16:07	16:59	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	16:59	17:52	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	17:52	18:44	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

13h 8m

Ratrimana

10h 52m

Madhyahna

12:11

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

Yamaganda Kala - Lucknow, 12 August 2026

On Wednesday, the 12th of August 2026, the Vedic calendar for those in Lucknow carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The morning light begins at 5:37 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:44 PM, bringing 13 hours 8 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Amavasya of Krishna side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Pushya. Yoga for the day is Vyatipata, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-12. Pre-dawn, from 4:01 AM to 4:49 AM, is Brahma Muhurta: the period the Vedic tradition reserves for prayer, meditation, and study.

For those in Lucknow, From 12:11 PM to 1:49 PM Rahu Kala is in force — the period to avoid for new endeavours. On Wednesday the Disha Shool (directional affliction) is North; the classical recommendation is to delay North-facing departures. On the auspicious side, Labh (5:37 AM–7:15 AM) is the top-quality choghadiya of the day. Pushya nakshatra is governed by Saturn, grounding the cosmic calendar in the rhythms of this specific place and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Lucknow on 12 August 2026?

In Lucknow on 12 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:11 PM to 1:49 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 Lucknow on 12 August 2026 at 5:37 AM?

Sunrise at 5:37 AM in Lucknow on 12 August 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (26.85°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:44 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Lucknow's local horizon.

Is 12 August 2026 Amavasya?

Yes, 12 August 2026 is Amavasya (new-moon day) in the Vedic calendar as observed from Lucknow. The Amavasya tithi runs from 1:53 AM to 11:06 PM local time. Amavasya is traditionally significant for ancestral rites (Pitru Tarpan), and many people observe a fast or visit temples dedicated to Shiva or Kali on this day.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Kali Maha Mantra Japa

काली महामन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra

Pitru Tarpana

पितृ तर्पण

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Devi Kavacham Patha

देवी कवचम् पाठ

- Devi Mahatmya, Markandeya Purana

Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)

तिल होम

- Graha Shanti Vidhi

Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)

चण्डी पाठ

- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya

Baglamukhi Stambhana Sadhana

बगलामुखी स्तम्भन साधना

- Baglamukhi Tantra, Rudrayamala, Mantra Mahodadhi

Tara Sadhana

तारा साधना

- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Dhumavati Sadhana

धूमावती साधना

- Shakta Pramoda, Dhumavati Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Bhuvaneshwari Amavasya Dhyana

भुवनेश्वरी अमावस्या ध्यान

- Tantrasara, Todala Tantra

Vyatipata Yoga Dosha Nivaran

व्यतीपात योग दोष निवारण

- Dharmasindhu, Nirnaya Sindhu

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

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लखनऊ — 12 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:37
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:44
तिथि: अमावस्या (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: पुष्य (चतुर्थ पाद)
राहु काल: दोपहर 12:11–अपराह्ण 13:49
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 05:37–प्रातः 07:15)