Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat and Choghadiya for Vadodara, Gujarat, worked out from Vadodara’s own sunrise and sunset (22.31° N, 73.18° E, Indian Standard Time). Change the date to plan ahead.
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Astronomical calculation details on Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and Choghadiya muhurats.
Rahu Kaal is the 90-minute part of the day ruled by Rahu, found by splitting the time between sunrise and sunset in Vadodara, Gujarat into eight equal parts. Its time changes with the weekday and with the local sunrise, so the Rahu Kaal for Vadodara is not the same as for other cities. The table at the top of this page shows today's exact window.
Sunrise, sunset, and the moment each tithi and nakshatra ends depend on where you stand. This page works them out for Vadodara (22.31° N, 73.18° E) in Indian Standard Time, so the times can differ by many minutes from a Panchang made for Delhi or Mumbai.
Abhijit Muhurat is the 48-minute window around local solar noon, the middle of the day between sunrise and sunset in Vadodara. It is shown on this page for today's date.
Panchang comes from Sanskrit "Pancha" (five) and "Anga" (limbs): Tithi (lunar phase), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (constellation), Yoga (luni-solar angular sum), and Karana (half-tithi). These five astronomical coordinates determine the spiritual and energetic atmosphere of any given day.
Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute daily window governed by the karmic shadow node Rahu. Classical Vedic wisdom advises postponing the inauguration of new businesses, signing deeds, weddings, and long-distance departures during Rahu Kaal to prevent unforeseen complications.
Abhijit Muhurat is a highly auspicious 48-minute window occurring around local astronomical solar noon (the 8th Muhurat of the daytime). Believed to be blessed by Lord Vishnu, it is traditionally considered powerful enough to counteract minor astrological afflictions and ensure success.
Choghadiya partitions the day and night into eight 1.5-hour intervals, each with a distinct planetary character: Amrit (supreme benefit), Shubh (good fortune), Labh (material gain), and Chal (favorable for movement). Avoiding Kaal, Rog, and Udveg ensures your critical activities align with positive cosmic rhythms.