Panchang for Sunnyvale
Friday, 26 December 2025 • शुक्रवार
Today's Cosmic Insight
NeutralThe dawn of Friday, December 26th, 2025, arrives under the gentle glow of Shukla Shashthi, the sixth day of the waxing moon. As the sun ascends, painting the sky with vibrant hues, the air is filled with a sense of burgeoning growth and auspicious beginnings. The nurturing energy of the waxing moon encourages us to focus on cultivation – whether it be of relationships, skills, or inner peace. Let this day be a canvas upon which you paint your intentions with clarity and purpose, nurturing them with the same care a gardener tends to a delicate sapling. The celestial tapestry is further woven with the presence of the Moon in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra. This lunar mansion, with its inherent intensity and transformative power, invites us to delve beneath the surface. It is a day for contemplation and introspection, for understanding the deeper currents that shape our lives. The Siddhi Yoga, a harmonious alignment of the Sun and Moon, blesses the day with the potential for accomplishment and fulfillment. Efforts initiated today, guided by sincere intention, are likely to bear fruit. The practical affairs of the day are governed by the Taitila Karana, adding a grounded, earthy quality to the celestial mix. This karana encourages us to be resourceful and adaptable, to find practical solutions to any challenges that may arise. Friday, ruled by Venus, further enhances the day's potential for beauty, creativity, and harmonious interactions. Embrace the energies of this day by engaging in activities that bring you joy and connect you with the beauty that surrounds you. Let kindness be your guiding principle, and let your actions be infused with grace and compassion.
Panchang Elements
Auspicious Times
Inauspicious Times
Current Time Period
Panchang for Sunnyvale on Friday, 26 December 2025 shows Shukla Saptami tithi (Shukla Paksha) with Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra in Pada 3. The yoga for this day is Vyatipata and the karana is Garaja. Sunrise occurs at 07:20 AM and sunset at 04:56 PM.
What is Panchang? पंचांग
The word Panchang comes from Sanskrit — Pancha (five) + Anga (limbs). It is the traditional Vedic calendar system that has been used across the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years to track lunar days, stellar positions, and cosmic rhythms. Every day in the Hindu calendar is defined by these five elements working together.
Tithi तिथि
The lunar day — determined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, 15 in each paksha (Shukla and Krishna). Each tithi carries its own energy: some are ideal for beginnings, others for completion or rest. Festivals like Ekadashi, Amavasya, and Purnima are all tithi-based.
Nakshatra नक्षत्र
The lunar mansion — the Moon's position among 27 star clusters along the ecliptic. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and has a ruling deity, planet, and distinct character. Nakshatras are central to muhurat selection, birth chart interpretation, and compatibility matching in Vedic astrology.
Yoga योग
The luni-solar combination — calculated from the sum of the Sun's and Moon's longitudes divided into 27 equal parts. Each yoga has a name and nature (auspicious, neutral, or inauspicious). Yogas like Siddha, Amrita, and Shubha are considered favorable, while Vyaghata and Vajra call for caution.
Karana करण
Half of a tithi — each tithi has two karanas, giving 60 karanas in a lunar month. Of the 11 karana types, 4 are fixed (Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, Kimstughna) and 7 are movable. Karanas help fine-tune the auspiciousness of a tithi for specific activities.
Vara वार
The weekday — each vara is ruled by a planet: Ravivara (Sun), Somavara (Moon), Mangalavara (Mars), Budhavara (Mercury), Guruvara (Jupiter), Shukravara (Venus), Shanivara (Saturn). The ruling planet influences the character of the day and which activities are most favored.
Why Check the Panchang Daily?
For centuries, families, priests, and astrologers across India have consulted the Panchang before making any significant decision. It isn't superstition — it's a systematic method of aligning human activity with natural cycles.
Muhurat Selection
Find the most auspicious time for weddings, griha pravesh, mundan, namkaran, and other samskaras. The right muhurat combines a favorable tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and karana while avoiding Rahu Kaal.
Business & Finance
Start a new business, sign contracts, make investments, or open accounts during auspicious tithis and nakshatras. Many Indian businesses still consult the Panchang before major financial decisions.
Festival & Vrat Dates
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar — Diwali, Navratri, Karva Chauth, Ekadashi, and Pradosh Vrat dates all come from the Panchang. Accurate tithi calculations ensure you observe these on the correct day.
Daily Puja & Rituals
Know the ruling deity of the day, the appropriate mantras for the current nakshatra, and whether the tithi supports your planned worship. Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat are the day's most sacred windows.
Travel & Journeys
Vedic tradition recommends checking the Panchang before long journeys. Certain nakshatras (like Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Revati) are considered ideal for travel, while Rahu Kaal should be avoided for departures.
Education & Learning
Vidyarambha (beginning of education) and joining a new course or school are traditionally timed using the Panchang. Nakshatras ruled by Mercury and Jupiter are especially valued for intellectual pursuits.
Panchang for Sunnyvale
This Panchang is calculated specifically for Sunnyvale using precise geographic coordinates (37.36°N, -122.00°E). Sunrise in Sunnyvale on this day is at 07:20 AM and sunset at 04:56 PM — all time-dependent elements including tithi end times, Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and Brahma Muhurat are derived from these local sun timings.
Because the Panchang is location-sensitive, the same date can show different tithi or nakshatra transition times in different cities. A tithi that ends at 3:42 PM in Sunnyvale may end at a different time in another city due to the difference in sunrise. This is why it's important to use a Panchang calculated for your specific city rather than a generic national Panchang.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's tithi in Sunnyvale?
The tithi on Friday, 26 December 2025 in Sunnyvale is Shukla Saptami (Shukla Paksha). Tithi determines the nature of the lunar day and is used for festival observance, muhurat timing, and daily planning.
What is today's nakshatra in Sunnyvale?
The nakshatra in Sunnyvale on 26 December 2025 is Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3). Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions used in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, birth chart analysis, and daily planning.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 26 December 2025 in Sunnyvale?
Rahu Kaal in Sunnyvale on 26 December 2025 is from 10:56 to 12:08. Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period lasting approximately 90 minutes, calculated from the local sunrise time. It is considered unfavorable for starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys. The timing shifts each day of the week based on a fixed planetary order.
Is 26 December 2025 auspicious for starting new work?
The auspiciousness of any day depends on the combination of all five Panchang elements. On 26 December 2025 in Sunnyvale, the tithi is Shukla Saptami, the nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada, and the yoga is Vyatipata. For the best results, plan important activities during Abhijit Muhurat (11:49 – 12:27) and avoid Rahu Kaal (10:56 – 12:08). For a detailed muhurat analysis, use our Muhurat Finder.
How is Panchang different for each city?
The Panchang changes from city to city because all time-based calculations depend on the local sunrise and sunset. Sunrise in a western city like Mumbai occurs later than in an eastern city like Kolkata — this shifts the timing of Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya, and Hora. Even tithi and nakshatra transition times can fall on different sides of midnight, making a tithi "today" in one city but "tomorrow" in another. Always use a Panchang calculated for your specific location.
What is Abhijit Muhurat and when is it ?
Abhijit Muhurat is a universally auspicious period of approximately 48 minutes occurring around midday. It is considered favorable for almost all activities — starting new work, signing documents, travel, and religious ceremonies. In Sunnyvale on 26 December 2025, Abhijit Muhurat falls between 11:49 and 12:27. The word "Abhijit" means "victorious" — it is named after the auspicious nakshatra that rules this time window.