Panchang for Chicago, United States — 20 May 2026
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The five limbs
| Tithi | Shukla Panchami (lord Jupiter) |
|---|---|
| Vara (weekday) | Wednesday (lord Mercury) |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu — pada 2 (lord Jupiter) |
| Yoga | Ganda (inauspicious) |
| Karana | Bava |
- Sunrise
- 05:25 am
- Sunset
- 08:08 pm
- Moon phase
- Waxing · 18% lit
- Tithi until
- 09:57 pm, 20 May
- Nakshatra until
- 05:42 pm, 20 May
Day verdict — Panchanga Shuddhi
mixed
2 of 3 day-limbs clear
- •Tithi is Purna (not Rikta) — favorable
- •Moon not in a Ganda-Moola star — clear
- •Nitya Yoga is one of the nine inauspicious yogas
- •Nakshatra nature is Chara — suited to movement — travel, vehicles, relocation
Times to avoid
| Window | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 12:47 pm | 02:37 pm |
| Yamaganda | 07:16 am | 09:06 am |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:56 am | 12:47 pm |
Brahma muhurta: 04:11 am–04:48 am · Abhijit: 12:17 pm–01:16 pm
Favorable windows
| Window | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Choghadiya · Laabha | 05:25 am | 07:16 am |
| Choghadiya · Amrit | 09:06 am | 09:06 am |
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:47 pm | 12:47 pm |
| Choghadiya · Shubha | 12:47 pm | 12:47 pm |
| Choghadiya · Chara | 04:28 pm | 06:18 pm |
| Choghadiya · Laabha | 06:18 pm | 08:08 pm |
| Choghadiya · Shubha | 09:18 pm | 10:27 pm |
| Choghadiya · Amrit | 10:27 pm | 11:37 pm |
| Choghadiya · Chara | 11:37 pm | 12:46 am |
| Choghadiya · Laabha | 03:05 am | 04:15 am |
Windows straddling a kalam are trimmed around it, not dropped.
Activity suitability — Chicago, United States
| Activity | Suitability | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage (Vivaha) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Travel (Yatra) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Education (Vidyarambha) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Construction (Griha-arambha) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Business (Vyapara) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Naming (Namakarana) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Griha Pravesh (Griha Pravesha) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Vehicle Purchase (Vahana Kraya) | Not supported | the day-limbs (tithi / yoga / Ganda-Moola) are not all clear |
| Gold Purchase (Svarna Kraya) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
| Engagement (Vagdana) | Not supported | Chara nakshatra is not among the favoured natures for this act |
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Questions, answered
What time is Rahu Kalam in Chicago on 20 May 2026?
Rahu Kalam runs from 12:47 pm to 02:37 pm (local time).
Which tithi falls on 20 May 2026 in Chicago?
At sunrise the tithi is Shukla Panchami.
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