Daily Panchang — Rahu Kaal & Shubh Muhurat
Tithi, Nakshatra, Choghadiya, Hora — GPS-precise for any city worldwide
The Five Limbs of Panchang
Panchang (पंचांग) literally means "five limbs" — the five daily elements of the Vedic almanac that together define the quality and timing of each day.
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Timings
Rahu Kaal (राहु काल) is the most widely avoided inauspicious period in daily Panchang. It lasts approximately 90 minutes each day, positioned at a different slot depending on the weekday. StarMeet calculates Rahu Kaal from your exact GPS coordinates — not a city average. Precision within 1–2 minutes.
Other inauspicious periods include Yamaganda (associated with Yama, god of death), Gulika Kaal (son of Saturn), and Dur Muhurta. All are shown in the calculator above alongside the auspicious Abhijit Muhurta — a special 48-minute window around solar noon that overrides all negative conditions.
Shubh Muhurat — Today's Auspicious Windows
Shubh Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त) is an auspicious time window selected to begin important activities — travel, business, weddings, signing contracts, starting medicine, or construction. Three tools define it:
What is Panchang? — The Vedic Clock
Panchang is the traditional Hindu almanac used for over 3,000 years across India, Nepal, and the Hindu diaspora worldwide. Every temple, astrologer, and devout family consults the daily Panchang before scheduling important events. It integrates solar (Saura), lunar (Chandra), and sidereal (Nirayana) calculations into a unified time system.
The Five Limbs of Panchang cover Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (combined longitude), and Karana (half-day unit) — together giving a complete picture of the day's cosmic quality. The Panchang for 2026 follows the Vikram Samvat 2082–2083 calendar year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal time?
Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute inauspicious period calculated from local sunrise. StarMeet computes it from your exact GPS coordinates — not a city average. The slot varies by weekday: Monday = 2nd period (7:30–9 AM approx.), Saturday = 3rd period, Friday = 7th period (last before sunset). Use the live calculator above for today's precise timing.
How do I find Shubh Muhurat today?
Shubh Muhurat is determined by combining Choghadiya periods with Abhijit Muhurta. Choghadiya divides the day into 8 equal periods from sunrise; Amrit, Shubh, and Labh Choghadiya are auspicious. Abhijit Muhurta is a 48-minute window around solar noon that overrides all inauspicious conditions and is universally auspicious.
What is the difference between Panchang and Hindu Calendar?
A Hindu Calendar shows monthly tithi dates, festivals, and lunar months for a year. A Panchang is the daily almanac — it provides the five daily elements (Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana) plus precise time-based windows like Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya hours, and Hora. Panchang is location-specific because all time divisions depend on local sunrise.
What is Choghadiya and how many periods are there?
Choghadiya (चौघड़िया) divides the day into 8 equal periods from sunrise to sunset, and the night into 8 periods. Seven types cycle by weekday: Udveg, Char, Labh, Amrit, Kaal, Shubh, Rog. Amrit and Shubh are most auspicious for new beginnings; Kaal and Rog are inauspicious. Char Choghadiya is good for travel.
Which Nakshatra is auspicious for starting work today?
The most auspicious Nakshatras for starting new work are Ashwini, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Uttara Ashadha, Uttara Bhadrapada, and Revati. Avoid Bharani, Krittika, Ardra, Ashlesha, Jyeshtha, and Moola for new beginnings. Check today's Nakshatra in the live Panchang above.
Is Panchang different for each city?
Yes. All time-based Panchang elements — Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit Muhurta — are calculated from local sunrise. A city 5° further east sees sunrise ~20 minutes earlier, shifting all time slots. StarMeet uses exact GPS coordinates (not city center averages), giving precision within 1–2 minutes. Browse city Panchang pages below.