Aaj Ka Panchang — Houston, 20 August 2026
Thursday · Shukla Ashtami · Anuradha nakshatra
On Thursday, 20 August 2026, in Houston: Shukla Ashtami tithi, Anuradha nakshatra, Indra yoga. Sunrise 6:53 AM, sunset 7:55 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 3:02 PM–4:40 PM; Abhijit Muhurat 12:58 PM–1:51 PM. Bela's engine scores the day 68/100 for general auspicious work — a moderate day.
Panchang for 20 August 2026
| Limb | Value | Ends (CDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami | 10:49 AM CDT |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha (pada 2) | 1:23 AM CDT |
| Yoga | Indra | 5:53 PM CDT |
| Karana | Bava | 10:49 AM CDT |
| Vaara | Thursday | — |
| Sunrise | 6:53 AM | — |
| Sunset | 7:55 PM | — |
Is this day good for…?
Engine-scored best window of the day per activity (0–100).
Inauspicious & auspicious windows
| Window | Start | End | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 3:02 PM | 4:40 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Yamaganda | 6:53 AM | 8:31 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:09 AM | 11:47 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 1 | 11:14 AM | 12:06 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 2 | 4:27 PM | 5:19 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:58 PM | 1:51 PM | ✓ Shubh |
Full week of avoid-windows:Rahu Kaal today in Houston →
Choghadiya — day & night
| Period | Choghadiya | Quality | Time (CDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Shubha | Shubh | 6:53 AM – 8:31 AM |
| Day | Rog | Avoid | 8:31 AM – 10:08 AM |
| Day | Udveg | Avoid | 10:08 AM – 11:46 AM |
| Day | Chara | Shubh | 11:46 AM – 1:24 PM |
| Day | Laabha | Shubh | 1:24 PM – 3:02 PM |
| Day | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 3:02 PM – 4:40 PM |
| Day | Kaala | Avoid | 4:40 PM – 6:18 PM |
| Day | Shubha | Shubh | 6:18 PM – 7:55 PM |
| Night | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 7:55 PM – 9:18 PM |
| Night | Chara | Shubh | 9:18 PM – 10:40 PM |
| Night | Rog | Avoid | 10:40 PM – 12:02 AM |
| Night | Kaala | Avoid | 12:02 AM – 1:24 AM |
| Night | Laabha | Shubh | 1:24 AM – 2:47 AM |
| Night | Udveg | Avoid | 2:47 AM – 4:09 AM |
| Night | Shubha | Shubh | 4:09 AM – 5:31 AM |
| Night | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 5:31 AM – 6:53 AM |
Amrit slots for the whole week:Choghadiya today in Houston →
Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi in Houston on 20 August 2026?
On 20 August 2026 the tithi in Houston is Shukla Ashtami, prevailing at sunrise and ending at 10:49 AM CDT. The nakshatra is Anuradha (pada 2) until 1:23 AM CDT.
When is Rahu Kaal in Houston on 20 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Houston on 20 August 2026 runs 3:02 PM to 4:40 PM CDT. Yamaganda (6:53 AM–8:31 AM) and Gulika (10:09 AM–11:47 AM) are also inauspicious — avoid starting new work in all three. They are computed from Houston's actual sunrise, not a fixed national table.
What is the shubh muhurat in Houston on 20 August 2026?
The universally auspicious Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:58 PM–1:51 PM CDT. The choghadiya table above marks every Amrit and Shubh slot through the day and night — those are the best windows to begin work.
Why does Houston's panchang differ from other cities?
Tithis, nakshatras and yogas are moments in time, but Rahu Kaal, choghadiya and Abhijit are derived from local sunrise and sunset, so they shift with longitude and latitude. Bela computes each city from its own coordinates (29.7633°N, -95.3633°E) — never a national average.
How is the "Is today good for…?" score computed?
Bela's engine scans all 16 choghadiya windows of the day for each activity and scores the best one by classical muhurta rules: Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam, Panchaka, nakshatra suitability, tithi and yoga. The 0–100 score is that window's strength — personal Tara Bala vs your birth star is an app feature.