Aligarh Panchang Today — अलीगढ़
Uttar Pradesh · 27.8800°N, 78.0800°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Aligarh Panchang
Aligarh, home to Aligarh Muslim University and a large Hindu-Muslim mixed population, observes both Islamic calendar and Hindu Panchang for respective community festivals. At 78.08°E, sunrise is about 3 minutes after Delhi, closely aligning Panchang timings with the capital.
Why Location Matters for Panchang
All Panchang time divisions — Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, and Abhijit Muhurta — are calculated from the local sunrise at your exact coordinates. Aligarh is located at 27.88°N latitude and 78.08°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Aligarh residents.
Rahu Kaal (the inauspicious period associated with Rahu) lasts approximately 90 minutes each day, with its timing varying by day of the week. For Aligarh, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 3 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Aligarh?
Rahu Kaal in Aligarh is calculated from today's local sunrise at 27.88°N, 78.08°E. It varies daily by day of the week — on Monday it falls in the 2nd period, on Saturday in the 3rd period. See the live calculator above for today's exact time.
Why does Aligarh Panchang differ from other cities?
Aligarh is at 78.08°E longitude. Since all Panchang time divisions are calculated from local sunrise, the difference in longitude from a reference city like Delhi (77.21°E) shifts all time-based Panchang values by approximately 3 minutes.
How accurate is Aligarh Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (27.8800°N, 78.0800°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.