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2026-10-21

Tithi

Ekadashi एकादशी

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha शतभिषा

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	12:53	14:16	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	14:16	15:38	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	11:31	12:53	inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta	12:32	13:15	auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

05:49 – 06:37

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

06:20 – 07:25

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:43 – 15:27

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:10 – 18:34

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:22 – 19:27

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

24:29 – 01:17

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

13:08 – 14:48

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

14:48 – 16:28

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 8

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:32 – 13:15

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

Tula#7

Surya Nakshatra

Chitra चित्रा

Pada 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

13:33
19:49
02:04

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

Southeast आग्नेय

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Patala पाताल

avoid

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Smashana श्मशान

avoid

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Saturn शनि

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	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	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 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
7	Tula तुला	07:25	09:40
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	09:40	12:05
9	Dhanu धनु	12:05	14:05
10	Makara मकर	14:05	15:40
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	15:40	16:55
12	Meena मीन	16:55	18:10
1	Mesha मेष	18:10	19:35
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	19:35	21:25
3	Mithuna मिथुन	21:25	23:45
4	Karka कर्क	23:45	02:10
5	Simha सिंह	02:10	04:40
6	Kanya कन्या	04:40	07:05
7	Tula तुला	07:05	07:25

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	Agni अग्नि	07:25	08:09	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	08:09	08:52	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	08:52	09:36	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	09:36	10:20	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	10:20	11:04	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	11:04	11:48	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	11:48	12:32	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	12:32	13:15	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	13:15	13:59	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	13:59	14:43	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	14:43	15:27	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:27	16:11	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	16:11	16:55	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	16:55	17:38	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	17:38	18:22	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)

Sharadशरद्

Ritu (Drik)

Sharadशरद्

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

10h 58m

Ratrimana

13h 2m

Madhyahna

12:53

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

Yamaganda Kala - San Francisco, 21 October 2026

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout San Francisco carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 7:25 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:22 PM, bringing 10 hours 58 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Ekadashi of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Shatabhisha. Ganda yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-10-21. Brahma Muhurta opens at 5:49 AM and closes at 6:37 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout San Francisco, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 12:53 PM through 2:16 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the North direction — classical guidance advises against new Wednesday journeys toward the North. On the auspicious side, the Labh choghadiya (7:25 AM–8:47 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Shatabhisha nakshatra is ruled by Rahu, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in San Francisco on 21 October 2026?

In San Francisco on 21 October 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 12:53 PM to 2:16 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 San Francisco on 21 October 2026 at 7:25 AM?

Sunrise at 7:25 AM in San Francisco on 21 October 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (37.77°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:22 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to San Francisco's local horizon.

Is 21 October 2026 Ekadashi?

Yes, 21 October 2026 is Shukla Ekadashi as observed from San Francisco. The Ekadashi tithi runs from 1:42 AM to 2:18 AM local time. Ekadashi is one of the most sacred tithis in Vaishnavism — devotees observe a fast, avoid grains, and engage in continuous chanting or scripture reading throughout this day.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Vishnu Sahasranama Patha

विष्णु सहस्रनाम पाठ

- Mahabharata, Anushasana Parva

Sankalpa Vrata

संकल्प व्रत

- Dharmasindhu, Vrata Ratnakara

Shodashi (Tripura Sundari) Sadhana

षोडशी (त्रिपुरसुन्दरी) साधना

- Vamakeshvara Tantra, Yogini Hridaya, Lalita Sahasranama (Brahmanda Purana), Saundaryalahari (Adi Shankaracharya)

Bhuvaneshwari Ekadashi Vrata

भुवनेश्वरी एकादशी व्रत

- Navadurga Dashamahavidya Rahasya

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सैन फ्रांसिस्को — 21 अक्टूबर

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 07:25
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:22
तिथि: एकादशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: शतभिषा (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल: दोपहर 12:53–अपराह्ण 14:16
शुभ चौघड़िया: लाभ (प्रातः 07:25–प्रातः 08:47)