Amritsar Panchang Today — अमृतसर
Punjab · 31.6340°N, 74.8723°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Amritsar Panchang
Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) — the holiest Sikh shrine — is a city where the Nanakshahi Sikh calendar governs Gurpurabs and the Vikrami/Bikrami calendar guides Hindu festivals. At 74.87°E, sunrise is about 9 minutes after Delhi. Baisakhi, Diwali at Golden Temple, and Gurpurab lighting are the most Panchang-observed events.
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. Amritsar is located at 31.63°N latitude and 74.87°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Amritsar 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 Amritsar, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 9 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Amritsar?
Rahu Kaal in Amritsar is calculated from today's local sunrise at 31.63°N, 74.87°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 Amritsar Panchang differ from other cities?
Amritsar is at 74.87°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 9 minutes.
How accurate is Amritsar Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (31.6340°N, 74.8723°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.