Alwar Panchang Today — अलवर

Rajasthan · 27.5634°N, 76.6034°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Alwar Panchang

Alwar, gateway to the Sariska Tiger Reserve and a historically significant Rajput princely state, has an observant Hindu community that follows Rajasthani Panchang for all festivals and life events. At 76.60°E, Alwar's sunrise is about 3 minutes before Delhi, making its Rahu Kaal nearly synchronized 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. Alwar is located at 27.56°N latitude and 76.60°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Alwar 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 Alwar, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 2 minutes due to longitude difference.

The Five Limbs of Panchang

Tithi
Lunar day — 12° gap between Moon and Sun. Changes every 19–26 hours.
Vara
Weekday and its planetary ruler. Each day carries a distinct energy.
Nakshatra
Lunar mansion (1 of 27). Moon's position in the sidereal zodiac.
Yoga
Combined Sun-Moon longitude. 27 yogas, each with unique qualities.
Karana
Half-day unit. 11 types, each with specific auspiciousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Rahu Kaal in Alwar?

Rahu Kaal in Alwar is calculated from today's local sunrise at 27.56°N, 76.60°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 Alwar Panchang differ from other cities?

Alwar is at 76.60°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 2 minutes.

How accurate is Alwar Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (27.5634°N, 76.6034°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.