God of the day
Surya Deva, the Sun God
Offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun, or visit a Surya temple. Aditya Hrudayam is the traditional prayer.
Dallas Panchang for Sunday, 20 December 2026
This day is Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi) and Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi). Panchang for Dallas, Sunday, 20 December 2026: Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 8:40 am, Bharani nakshatra, Shiva yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 4:09 pm to 5:24 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:04 pm to 12:44 pm. Sunrise 7:25 am, sunset 5:24 pm.
Sunday, 20 December 2026, Dallas
Calculated for Dallas, Texas, United States at 32.777° N, 96.797° W (America/Chicago).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 20 Dec 2026 in Dallas?
The Panchang on 20 Dec 2026 in Dallas is Shukla Ekadashi tithi, Bharani nakshatra, Shiva yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Ravivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Ekadashi until 8:40 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Ravivara, Sunday
- Nakshatra
- Bharani until 1:35 am
- Yoga
- Shiva until 5:33 pm
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 8:40 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:25 am and 5:24 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:13 pm, moonset 3:35 am
- Lunar month
- Margashirsha, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Gita Jayanti (Mokshada Ekadashi). The day the Bhagavad Gita was taught. Deity: Lord Krishna.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi). The northern gate (Vaikuntha dwaram) of Vishnu temples opens. Very crowded at Tirumala and Srirangam. Deity: Lord Vishnu.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 20 Dec 2026 in Dallas?
Rahu Kaal on 20 Dec 2026 in Dallas is from 4:09 pm to 5:24 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 12:24 pm to 1:39 pmYamaganda
- 2:54 pm to 4:09 pmGulika Kalam
- 4:04 pm to 4:44 pmDurmuhurtam
- 4:09 pm to 5:24 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 Dec 2026 in Dallas?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:04 pm to 12:44 pm, is the most widely used good time on 20 Dec 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 9:54 am to 11:09 amLabh Choghadiya
- 11:09 am to 12:24 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 12:04 pm to 12:44 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Yamaganda
- 1:39 pm to 2:54 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 5:33 am to 6:29 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Dec 2026 in Dallas?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
7:25 am5:24 pm7:25 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:25 am to 8:40 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:40 am to 9:54 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:54 am to 11:09 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:09 am to 12:24 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:24 pm to 1:39 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:39 pm to 2:54 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:54 pm to 4:09 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:09 pm to 5:24 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:24 pm to 7:09 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:09 pm to 8:54 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:54 pm to 10:40 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:40 pm to 12:25 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:25 am to 2:10 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:10 am to 3:55 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:55 am to 5:40 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:40 am to 7:25 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Which god to worship on 20 Dec 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Sunday is dedicated to Surya Deva, the Sun God, and the lucky colour is orange.
Lucky colour
Orange
Red and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 20 Dec 2026?
Good to do
- Offer arghya to the Sun at sunrise
- Meet seniors, officials or your boss
- Start health routines and morning walks
- Fasting or a light satvik diet for Ekadashi
Better to avoid
- Oil bath and hair oiling, as many families avoid it
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Non-vegetarian food, in many households
- Rice and grains, for those observing Ekadashi
Panchang and festivals in Dallas
Families in Dallas follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use Dallas's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, DFW Hindu Temple, Irving.
The Dallas and Fort Worth area has one of the largest Indian communities in the United States, with temple celebrations for every major festival.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.