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Panchang in Chicago
शिकागो
Sunday, 20 September 2026 • 📍 41.8781°N, -87.6298°E • Timezone: America/Chicago
Direct Answer Summary
What is Today's Panchang for Chicago?
Today in Chicago (शिकागो) on Sunday, 20 September 2026: Presiding Tithi is Shukla Shukla Paksha Navami and Nakshatra is Purva Ashadha. Auspicious Abhijit Muhurat is active from 10:57 PM IST – 11:45 PM IST. Avoid undertaking major ventures during Rahu Kalam from 03:54 AM IST – 05:26 AM IST. Local sunrise is at 05:15 PM IST and sunset is at 05:26 AM IST.
॥ सूर्यनारायणाय नमः · चन्द्रमसे नमः ॥
Solar & Lunar Ephemeris
Daily celestial cycles of Surya (Sunrise & Sunset) and Chandra (Moonrise, Moonset & Paksha phases) for astrological calculations.
☀️ Sun in Virgo🌙 Moon in Sagittarius
Sunrise & Sunset
05:15 PM ISTto05:26 AM IST
Sun in Virgo
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Moonrise & Moonset
01:29 AM ISTto10:26 AM IST
Moon in Sagittarius
🌙
Paksha (Fortnight)
Shukla Paksha
Waxing Phase (Bright)
🌕
Ayana & Ritu
Dakshinayana
Sharad (Autumn) Ritu
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🕉️ Vikram Samvat 2083Saka Samvat 1948📅 Bhadrapada Masa
Pancha Anga(पञ्चाङ्ग)
The Five Pillars of Vedic Time Measurement
Tithiतिथि
Shukla Paksha Navami
Shukla Paksha
⏱️ Ends: 08:57 AM IST
Deity: Jal Devata (Lunar Prana)
Governs spiritual energy, ritual suitability, and emotional balance.
Nakshatraनक्षत्र
Purva Ashadha
Pada 1 • Lord: Venus
Deity: Apas (Water God)
Governs mental temperament, cognitive focus, and subconscious tendencies.
Yogaयोग
Saubhagya
⏱️ Ends: 06:25 AM IST
Deity: Yoga Devata
Harmonious angular distance between Sun & Moon, influencing life longevity.
Karanaकरण
Kaulava
Half-Tithi
Deity: Brahma Devata
Half division of a Tithi, ideal for calculating success in financial actions.
Varaवार
Ravivara (Sunday)
Ruler: Sun
Deity: Surya Bhagwan
Day of the week, infused with the planetary frequency of its cosmic deity.
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings(मुहूर्त एवं अशुभ काल)
Real-time calculations based on solar horizon angles
Shubh Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)
Favorable periods for spiritual, commercial, and personal beginnings
Abhijit Muhuratअभिजीत मुहूर्त
10:57 PM IST – 11:45 PM IST
Most auspicious 48-minute period of the day; removes all doshas.
Brahma Muhurtaब्रह्म मुहूर्त
03:39 PM IST – 04:27 PM IST
Pre-dawn divine window ideal for meditation, yoga, and sadhana.
Amrit Kaalअमृत काल
● ACTIVE NOW01:15 AM IST – 02:45 AM IST
Nectar period suitable for commencement of important work.
Godhuli Muhuratगोधूलि मुहूर्त
05:14 AM IST – 05:38 AM IST
Twilight sunset moment blessed for puja and spiritual vows.
Ashubh Kaal (अशुभ काल)
Periods requiring caution; avoid starting journeys or new contracts
Rahu Kalamराहु काल
03:54 AM IST – 05:26 AM IST
Avoid initiating major deals, travel, or sacred ceremonies.
Yamagandamयमगण्ड काल
11:21 PM IST – 12:52 AM IST
Governed by Yama; inauspicious for signing financial contracts.
Gulika Kalamगुलिक काल
02:23 AM IST – 03:54 AM IST
Governed by Saturn; repeat effects occur for events initiated.
Dur Muhuratदुर्मुहूर्त
03:56 AM IST – 04:48 AM IST
Adverse astrological period; avoid beginning new journeys.
Disha Shool (दिशा शूल)Travel Advisory
Avoid traveling towards West (Pashchim) (पश्चिम) today
Governed by Sun (Surya Bhagwan). Undertaking new journeys in this direction carries subtle cosmic resistance.
Prescribed Vedic Remedy (निवारण उपाय)
Consume curd with sugar or jaggery before stepping out.
Choghadiya Muhurat(चौघड़िया मुहूर्त)
Traditional 8-part daytime & nighttime muhurat divisions
| Choghadiya | Time Period | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
Udveg | 05:15 PM IST – 06:47 PM IST | Inauspicious |
Chara | 06:47 PM IST – 08:18 PM IST | Good |
Labh | 08:18 PM IST – 09:49 PM IST | Auspicious |
Amrit | 09:49 PM IST – 11:21 PM IST | Auspicious |
Kaal | 11:21 PM IST – 12:52 AM IST | Inauspicious |
ShubhACTIVE | 12:52 AM IST – 02:23 AM IST | Auspicious |
Rog | 02:23 AM IST – 03:54 AM IST | Inauspicious |
Udveg | 03:54 AM IST – 05:26 AM IST | Inauspicious |
Planetary Hora Cycles(ग्रह होरा चक्र)
Consecutive 1-hour windows ruled by the seven classical celestial grahas
Hora #1
Sun Hora (सूर्य)
05:15 PM – 04:16 PM
Hora #2
Venus Hora (शुक्र)
04:16 PM – 03:17 PM
Hora #3
Mercury Hora (बुध)
03:17 PM – 02:18 PM
Hora #4
Moon Hora (चंद्र)
02:18 PM – 01:19 PM
Hora #5
Saturn Hora (शनि)
01:19 PM – 12:20 PM
Hora #6
Jupiter Hora (गुरु)
12:20 PM – 11:20 AM
Hora #7
Mars Hora (मंगल)
11:21 AM – 10:21 AM
Hora #8
Sun Hora (सूर्य)
10:21 AM – 09:22 AM
Hora #9
Venus Hora (शुक्र)
09:22 AM – 08:23 AM
Hora #10
Mercury Hora (बुध)
08:23 AM – 07:24 AM
Hora #11
Moon Hora (चंद्र)
07:24 AM – 06:25 AM
Hora #12
Saturn Hora (शनि)
06:25 AM – 05:26 AM
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