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Daily Panchangam for Chicago on December 21, 2026 — About this Panchangam
Daily Panchangam for Chicago on December 21, 2026 gives detailed Hindu calendar information in English, including the five main Panchangam elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Vara, Yoga and Karana with their start and end timings.
This page also shows calendar details such as Paksha, Masam, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, Gulika Kalam, Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam, Amrita Kalam, Abhijit Muhurtam and other important daily time periods.
For December 21, 2026, BhaktiBharat also lists important festivals, vrathams, upavasams, nomulu, fastings and religious observances wherever applicable.
Along with traditional Panchangam details, this page gives practical day guidance for temple travel, puja planning, gold or brass purchase, education planning, business discussions, vehicle-related activities, property-related planning and routine health appointment planning based on Panchangam indicators and auspicious time windows.
The recommendations shown here are general Panchangam-based indications for the selected place and date. For personal suitability, users should check the result by their Janma Rashi and Janma Nakshatra because Tarabalam, Chandrabalam and purpose-specific muhurta rules can change the final recommendation.
🌐 Panchangam
📿 Panchangam — 21 December 2026
Tithi (Lunar Day)
Dwadashi — up to 6:07 AM — Early-hours Tithi
Trayodashi — up to tomorrow 2:54 AM — ☀️ Sunrise Tithi / Suryoday Tithi / Major / Running Tithi
Shukla Paksha
▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM
■ 22 Dec 02:54 AM
→ Continues to next day
Nakshatra (Star)
Bharani — up to 1:32 AM — Early-hours Nakshatra
Krittika — up to 11:09 PM — ☀️ Sunrise Nakshatra / Suryoday Nakshatra / Major / Running Nakshatra
Rohini — up to tomorrow 8:20 PM — Later / Next Nakshatra
Pada 2
▶ 21 Dec 01:32 AM
■ 21 Dec 11:09 PM
(Drik system — see 8-system table)
Yoga
Siddha
Auspicious ✓
▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM
■ 21 Dec 01:49 PM
Karana
Kaulava
Half-Tithi period
Vara (Day)
Monday
Lord Shiva
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous 🌔
Tithi (Lunar Day) 13/30 · Taurus
Today's Key Details
☀️ Sunrise / Sunset — Chicago
🌅 Sunrise07:09 AM
🌇 Sunset04:27 PM
⏱9:17:41
⚠ Chicago
🙏 Deity to Pray Today
🕉️
Lord Shiva
Today is Monday. Worship Lord Shiva. Tithi deity: Kama. Krittika nakshatra is presided by Agni.
🌙 Brahma Muhurta
05:33 AM – 06:21 AM
☀️ Abhijit Muhurta
11:24 AM – 12:12 PM
💧 Amrit Kalam
08:39 AM – 10:09 AM
⚡ Vijaya Muhurta
12:07 PM – 12:25 PM
🐄 Godhuli Muhurta
03:39 PM – 04:51 PM
🌙 Nishita Muhurta
11:24 PM – 12:12 AM
⛔ Inauspicious Times — Chicago
⚠️ Chicago
🔴 Rahu Kalam
08:19 AM – 09:29 AM
🟠 Gulika Kalam
12:58 PM – 02:08 PM
🟡 Yamagandam
10:38 AM – 11:48 AM
🔵 Varjyam
12:20 PM – 01:47 PM
🔷 Dur Muhurtam
09:01 AM – 09:38 AM
🔷 Dur Muhurtam
12:07 PM – 12:44 PM
⏱ Time — Good / Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious
Overlap (good+bad)
Neutral
Nakshatra (Star) పాద 1
Nakshatra (Star) పాద 2
Nakshatra (Star) పాద 3
Nakshatra (Star) పాద 4
Tithi (Lunar Day) (Current)
Tithi (Lunar Day) (Next)
BM=Brahma Muhurtham · AK=Amrutha Kalam · AJ=Abhijit Muhurtham · RK=Rahu Kalam · GK=Gulika Kalam · YG=Yamagandam · VJ=Varjyam · VM=Vijaya Muhurta · GM=Godhuli Muhurta · NM=Nishita Muhurta · DM=Durmuhurtham · DM1=Durmuhurtham · DM2=Durmuhurtham
Generic Muhurta Guidance - December 21, 2026
Generic Muhurta guidance for Chicago on December 21, 2026. These are general Panchangam-based indications, not personalized results based on Janma Rashi, Janma Nakshatra, horoscope or family tradition. Each purpose is checked separately; when the rules do not support a purpose today, the page shows no strong generic Muhurta instead of forcing a time.
Gold Purchase
No Strong Generic Muhurta Today
No strong generic Muhurta is available for Gold Purchase today.
The general Panchangam checks did not find a strong generic window for this activity. A tradition-specific or personalised check may differ.
Puja, Brass or Silver Item Purchase
Strong Generic Muhurta Available
Strongest available generic window: 9:38 AM – 10:09 AM
This window was selected using the active Trayodashi, Krittika Nakshatra, Monday, supporting periods and hard avoid-period checks. For personal suitability, verify with a qualified Pandit/Jyotishi.
Temple Travel
Strong Generic Muhurta Available
Strongest available generic window: 9:38 AM – 10:09 AM
This window was selected using the active Trayodashi, Krittika Nakshatra, Monday, supporting periods and hard avoid-period checks. For personal suitability, verify with a qualified Pandit/Jyotishi.
Business Planning
Usable Generic Window — Checks Required
Usable generic window with checks: 9:38 AM – 10:09 AM
This window is outside the main hard avoid periods, but one or more purpose/tradition checks still require confirmation before an important activity.
Business Launch / First Transaction
No Strong Generic Muhurta Today
No strong generic Muhurta is available for Business Launch / First Transaction today.
The general Panchangam checks did not find a strong generic window for this activity. A tradition-specific or personalised check may differ.
Education Start
Usable Generic Window — Checks Required
Usable generic window with checks: 9:38 AM – 10:09 AM
This window is outside the main hard avoid periods, but one or more purpose/tradition checks still require confirmation before an important activity.
Vehicle Purchase
No Strong Generic Muhurta Today
No strong generic Muhurta is available for Vehicle Purchase today.
The general Panchangam checks did not find a strong generic window for this activity. A tradition-specific or personalised check may differ.
Property Registration
No Strong Generic Muhurta Today
No strong generic Muhurta is available for Property Registration today.
The general Panchangam checks did not find a strong generic window for this activity. A tradition-specific or personalised check may differ.
Griha Pravesh
No Strong Generic Muhurta Today
No strong generic Muhurta is available for Griha Pravesh today.
The general Panchangam checks did not find a strong generic window for this activity. A tradition-specific or personalised check may differ.
Rented House Entry
Usable Generic Window — Checks Required
Usable generic window with checks: 9:38 AM – 10:09 AM
This window is outside the main hard avoid periods, but one or more purpose/tradition checks still require confirmation before an important activity.
Routine Health Appointment Planning
No Strong Generic Muhurta Today
No strong generic Muhurta is available for Routine Health Appointment Planning today.
The general Panchangam checks did not find a strong generic window for this activity. A tradition-specific or personalised check may differ.
This is a general Panchangam-based Muhurta result. For important ceremonies or high-value decisions, verify with a qualified Pandit/Jyotishi using your Janma Rashi, Janma Nakshatra, family tradition and local Panchangam method.
Important Muhurta disclaimer
- The Muhurta timings shown on BhaktiBharat are generated using Panchangam-based rules and traditional astrological references.
- Muhurta calculation methods vary across family Pandits, Jyotishis, regions, districts, languages, sampradayas and local customs.
- Different traditions may follow different Panchangam systems, including Amanta, Purnimanta, Drik, Vakya, Surya Siddhanta and local calendar methods.
- Even within the same language or region, there can be many accepted variations in Muhurta selection.
- The results shown here are general rule-based indications and should not be treated as a final religious or astrological decision.
- Important events should always be verified with a qualified Pandit, Jyotishi or family priest.
- Marriage Muhurta requires personal horoscope matching, bride and groom birth details, Janma Nakshatra, Rashi, Tara Bala and Chandra Bala.
- Griha Pravesh, property registration, vehicle purchase, business launch and other major events may require family-specific and regional checks.
- Some Muhurtas depend on Lagna, planetary strength, combustion, retrogression, Dasha, transit Moon and other factors not always visible in a daily Panchangam.
- Birth-star-based personalization can change the suitability of a time that appears generally auspicious.
- A time suitable for one person or family may not be suitable for another person or family.
- Festival, vrata and temple traditions may also differ by place, deity, matha, temple practice and family custom.
- Avoid periods such as Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, Gulika, Varjyam and Dur Muhurtam are handled using available Panchangam data, but interpretation may vary.
- The website may show ‘no strong Muhurta available’ when the available rules do not support a confident recommendation.
- The website should not be used as the only source for marriage, surgery, legal, financial, medical or high-value life decisions.
- Medical and emergency decisions must always follow qualified medical advice and should not be delayed because of Muhurta.
- Financial, property, business and investment actions should also be reviewed with relevant professional advisors where needed.
- BhaktiBharat provides these timings for devotional, cultural and informational use.
- Final responsibility for using any Muhurta remains with the user and their chosen Pandit, Jyotishi or family elders.
- For important ceremonies, always consult a qualified local Pandit or Jyotishi before finalizing the date and time.
⏰ Choghadiya — Chicago
☀️ Day Choghadiya
| Period | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| ✓✓ Amrit | 07:09 AM – 08:19 AM | Highly auspicious for all work |
| ✗ Kaal | 08:19 AM – 09:29 AM | Avoid all important work |
| ✓ Shubh | 09:29 AM – 10:38 AM | Good for all new beginnings |
| ✗ Rog | 10:38 AM – 11:48 AM | Avoid travel and new ventures |
| ✗ Udveg | 11:48 AM – 12:58 PM | Avoid disputes and government work |
| ✓ Char | 12:58 PM – 02:08 PM | Excellent for travel |
| ✓ Labh | 02:08 PM – 03:17 PM | Excellent for business and commerce |
| ✓✓ Amrit | 03:17 PM – 04:27 PM | Highly auspicious for all work |
🌙 Night Choghadiya
| Period | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ Char | 04:27 PM – 06:17 PM | Excellent for travel |
| ✗ Rog | 06:17 PM – 08:08 PM | Avoid travel and new ventures |
| ✗ Kaal | 08:08 PM – 09:58 PM | Avoid all important work |
| ✓ Labh | 09:58 PM – 11:48 PM | Excellent for business and commerce |
| ✗ Udveg | 11:48 PM – 01:39 AM | Avoid disputes and government work |
| ✓ Shubh | 01:39 AM – 03:29 AM | Good for all new beginnings |
| ✓✓ Amrit | 03:29 AM – 05:19 AM | Highly auspicious for all work |
| ✓ Char | 05:19 AM – 07:10 AM | Excellent for travel |
🌺 Gowri Panchangam — Chicago
| Gowri Period | Time | Nature | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saubhagya | 07:09 AM – 09:01 AM | Excellent | Very auspicious; suitable for important positive work |
| Mrityu | 09:01 AM – 10:52 AM | Very Bad | Strongly avoid important work |
| Rahu | 10:52 AM – 12:44 PM | Bad | Inauspicious; avoid important work |
| Yama | 12:44 PM – 02:36 PM | Bad | Inauspicious; avoid important work |
| Manmada | 02:36 PM – 04:27 PM | Good | Auspicious; suitable for new work |
🪐 Hora (Planetary Hours) — Chicago
☀️ Day Hora
| Planet | Time | Good For | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚪ | Venus | 07:09 AM – 07:56 AM | Marriage, arts, pleasure, vehicles, beauty |
| 💚 | Mercury | 07:56 AM – 08:42 AM | Education, communication, trade, accounts |
| 🌙 | Moon | 08:42 AM – 09:29 AM | Travel, agriculture, liquids, mother, emotions |
| ⚫ | Saturn | 09:29 AM – 10:15 AM | Long-term projects, service, old people |
| 🟡 | Jupiter | 10:15 AM – 11:02 AM | Religion, finance, children, wisdom, expansion |
| 🔴 | Mars | 11:02 AM – 11:48 AM | Courage, surgery, sports, property |
| ☀️ | Sun | 11:48 AM – 12:35 PM | Government work, authority, health, father |
| ⚪ | Venus | 12:35 PM – 01:21 PM | Marriage, arts, pleasure, vehicles, beauty |
| 💚 | Mercury | 01:21 PM – 02:08 PM | Education, communication, trade, accounts |
| 🌙 | Moon | 02:08 PM – 02:54 PM | Travel, agriculture, liquids, mother, emotions |
| ⚫ | Saturn | 02:54 PM – 03:41 PM | Long-term projects, service, old people |
| 🟡 | Jupiter | 03:41 PM – 04:27 PM | Religion, finance, children, wisdom, expansion |
🌙 Night Hora
| Planet | Time | Good For | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 | Mars | 04:27 PM – 05:41 PM | Courage, surgery, sports, property |
| ☀️ | Sun | 05:41 PM – 06:54 PM | Government work, authority, health, father |
| ⚪ | Venus | 06:54 PM – 08:08 PM | Marriage, arts, pleasure, vehicles, beauty |
| 💚 | Mercury | 08:08 PM – 09:21 PM | Education, communication, trade, accounts |
| 🌙 | Moon | 09:21 PM – 10:35 PM | Travel, agriculture, liquids, mother, emotions |
| ⚫ | Saturn | 10:35 PM – 11:48 PM | Long-term projects, service, old people |
| 🟡 | Jupiter | 11:48 PM – 01:02 AM | Religion, finance, children, wisdom, expansion |
| 🔴 | Mars | 01:02 AM – 02:16 AM | Courage, surgery, sports, property |
| ☀️ | Sun | 02:16 AM – 03:29 AM | Government work, authority, health, father |
| ⚪ | Venus | 03:29 AM – 04:43 AM | Marriage, arts, pleasure, vehicles, beauty |
| 💚 | Mercury | 04:43 AM – 05:56 AM | Education, communication, trade, accounts |
| 🌙 | Moon | 05:56 AM – 07:10 AM | Travel, agriculture, liquids, mother, emotions |
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🌟 Good Times
⚡ Vijaya Muhurta
12:07 PM – 12:25 PM
🐄 Godhuli Muhurta
3:39 PM – 4:51 PM
🌙 Nishita Muhurta
11:24 PM – 12:12 AM
🧭 Disha Shool
Avoid travelling in this direction — East
Remedy: Eat sweet before leaving
⚖️ Panchangam Across Eight Traditional Systems (8)
(Drik system — see 8-system table)
| System | Tithi (Lunar Day) | Nakshatra (Star) | Yoga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drik Siddhanta — Lahiri (Modern Astronomical) North India, Maharashtra, Global — Government of India official | Ayanamsa: 24.166° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 2 ▶ 21 Dec 01:32 AM ■ 21 Dec 11:09 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 01:49 PM |
| Surya Siddhanta (Ancient, c. 400 CE) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal | Ayanamsa: 23.854° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 3 ▶ 21 Dec 01:01 AM ■ 21 Dec 10:39 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 12:52 PM |
| Arya Siddhanta — Aryabhata (c. 499 CE) Kerala | Ayanamsa: 23.75° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 3 ▶ 21 Dec 12:51 AM ■ 21 Dec 10:29 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 12:33 PM |
| Vakya Panchangam (Oral / Tabular Tradition) Tamil Nadu (Traditional oral method) | Ayanamsa: 23.854° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 3 ▶ 21 Dec 01:01 AM ■ 21 Dec 10:39 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 12:52 PM |
| Tirukkanitha Panchangam (Revised Tamil) Tamil Nadu (Modern almanac) | Ayanamsa: 23.956° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 2 ▶ 21 Dec 01:11 AM ■ 21 Dec 10:49 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 01:11 PM |
| Krishnamurti Paddhati (KP System) Pan-India astrology community (KP Jyotish) | Ayanamsa: 23.856° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 3 ▶ 21 Dec 01:01 AM ■ 21 Dec 10:39 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 12:53 PM |
| Raman Ayanamsa (B.V. Raman) South Indian Jyotish practitioners | Ayanamsa: 22.46° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 3 ▶ Before 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 08:24 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 08:38 AM |
| Sri Yukteshwar Ayanamsa (Kriya Yoga Tradition) Yogic / Kriya Yoga tradition | Ayanamsa: 22.461° |
Trayodashi ▶ 21 Dec 06:07 AM ■ After 11:59 PM |
Krittika Pada 3 ▶ Before 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 08:25 PM |
Siddha Auspicious ✓ ▶ 21 Dec 12:00 AM ■ 21 Dec 08:38 AM |
🔗 Inauspicious Times / Auspicious Times
⏱ Today's Time Elements — Chicago
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⭐ Tarabalam (Star Strength Today)
⭐ Tarabalam — Krittika Based on today's nakshatra
Find your birth star (janma nakshatra) to see if today is auspicious for you.
| Birth Nakshatra | Tara | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwini (Ashwini) | Vipat | Bad |
| Bharani (Bharani) | Sampat | Good |
| Krittika (Krittika) ← Today | Janma | Neutral |
| Rohini (Rohini) | Parama Mitra | Excellent |
| Mrigashira (Mrigashira) | Mitra | Good |
| Ardra (Ardra) | Naidhana | Bad |
| Punarvasu (Punarvasu) | Sadhana | Good |
| Pushya (Pushya) | Pratyak | Bad |
| Ashlesha (Ashlesha) | Kshema | Good |
| Magha (Magha) | Vipat | Bad |
| Purva Phalguni (Purva Phalguni) | Sampat | Good |
| Uttara Phalguni (Uttara Phalguni) | Janma | Neutral |
| Hasta (Hasta) | Parama Mitra | Excellent |
| Chitra (Chitra) | Mitra | Good |
| Swati (Swati) | Naidhana | Bad |
| Vishakha (Vishakha) | Sadhana | Good |
| Anuradha (Anuradha) | Pratyak | Bad |
| Jyeshtha (Jyeshtha) | Kshema | Good |
| Mula (Mula) | Vipat | Bad |
| Purva Ashadha (Purva Ashadha) | Sampat | Good |
| Uttara Ashadha (Uttara Ashadha) | Janma | Neutral |
| Shravana (Shravana) | Parama Mitra | Excellent |
| Dhanishtha (Dhanishtha) | Mitra | Good |
| Shatabhisha (Shatabhisha) | Naidhana | Bad |
| Purva Bhadrapada (Purva Bhadrapada) | Sadhana | Good |
| Uttara Bhadrapada (Uttara Bhadrapada) | Pratyak | Bad |
| Revati (Revati) | Kshema | Good |
❓ FAQ
Tithi (Lunar Day) 21 December 2026 Chicago? / What is the Tithi on 21 December 2026 in Chicago?
Trayodashi Shukla Paksha.
21 Dec 06:07 AM →
→ Continues to next day
Choghadiya Chicago? / What are the Choghadiya timings in Chicago?
Day Choghadiya: Amrit (07:09 AM–08:19 AM), Kaal (08:19 AM–09:29 AM), Shubh (09:29 AM–10:38 AM), Rog (10:38 AM–11:48 AM)...
Varjyam Chicago? / What is the Varjyam time in Chicago?
12:20 PM – 01:47 PM
Nakshatra (Star) Chicago? / What is today's Nakshatra in Chicago?
Krittika Pada 2. ■ 21 Dec 11:09 PM
Rahu Kalam Chicago? / What is Rahu Kalam today in Chicago?
08:19 AM – 09:29 AM (America/Chicago)
Deity to Pray Today? / Which deity is traditionally suggested today?
Today is Monday. Worship Lord Shiva. Tithi deity: Kama. Krittika nakshatra is presided by Agni.
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