Aaj Ka Panchang — Chicago, 14 August 2026
Friday · Shukla Dwitiya · Purva Phalguni nakshatra
On Friday, 14 August 2026, in Chicago: Shukla Dwitiya tithi, Purva Phalguni nakshatra, Shiva yoga. Sunrise 5:59 AM, sunset 7:50 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 11:11 AM–12:55 PM; Abhijit Muhurat 12:27 PM–1:23 PM. Bela's engine scores the day 84/100 for general auspicious work — an auspicious day.
Panchang for 14 August 2026
| Limb | Value | Ends (CDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya | 8:18 AM CDT |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni (pada 3) | 5:13 PM CDT |
| Yoga | Shiva | 8:32 PM CDT |
| Karana | Kaulava | 8:18 AM CDT |
| Vaara | Friday | — |
| Sunrise | 5:59 AM | — |
| Sunset | 7:50 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 | 11:11 AM | 12:55 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Yamaganda | 4:23 PM | 6:07 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 7:43 AM | 9:27 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 1 | 8:45 AM | 9:41 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 2 | 1:23 PM | 2:18 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:27 PM | 1:23 PM | ✓ Shubh |
Full week of avoid-windows:Rahu Kaal today in Chicago →
Choghadiya — day & night
| Period | Choghadiya | Quality | Time (CDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Chara | Shubh | 5:59 AM – 7:43 AM |
| Day | Laabha | Shubh | 7:43 AM – 9:27 AM |
| Day | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 9:27 AM – 11:10 AM |
| Day | Kaala | Avoid | 11:10 AM – 12:54 PM |
| Day | Shubha | Shubh | 12:54 PM – 2:38 PM |
| Day | Rog | Avoid | 2:38 PM – 4:22 PM |
| Day | Udveg | Avoid | 4:22 PM – 6:06 PM |
| Day | Chara | Shubh | 6:06 PM – 7:50 PM |
| Night | Rog | Avoid | 7:50 PM – 9:06 PM |
| Night | Kaala | Avoid | 9:06 PM – 10:23 PM |
| Night | Laabha | Shubh | 10:23 PM – 11:39 PM |
| Night | Udveg | Avoid | 11:39 PM – 12:55 AM |
| Night | Shubha | Shubh | 12:55 AM – 2:11 AM |
| Night | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 2:11 AM – 3:27 AM |
| Night | Chara | Shubh | 3:27 AM – 4:43 AM |
| Night | Rog | Avoid | 4:43 AM – 6:00 AM |
Amrit slots for the whole week:Choghadiya today in Chicago →
Festivals & vrat on 14 August 2026
- Shoonya Tithi
- Third Crescent
Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi in Chicago on 14 August 2026?
On 14 August 2026 the tithi in Chicago is Shukla Dwitiya, prevailing at sunrise and ending at 8:18 AM CDT. The nakshatra is Purva Phalguni (pada 3) until 5:13 PM CDT.
When is Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 14 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chicago on 14 August 2026 runs 11:11 AM to 12:55 PM CDT. Yamaganda (4:23 PM–6:07 PM) and Gulika (7:43 AM–9:27 AM) are also inauspicious — avoid starting new work in all three. They are computed from Chicago's actual sunrise, not a fixed national table.
What is the shubh muhurat in Chicago on 14 August 2026?
The universally auspicious Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:27 PM–1:23 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 Chicago'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 (41.85°N, -87.65°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.