Anand Panchang Today — आनंद
Gujarat · 22.5645°N, 72.9289°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Anand Panchang
Anand, the "Milk Capital of India" and birthplace of the Amul cooperative movement, has a prosperous Patidar community that follows Gujarati Panchang for all family and business milestones. At 72.93°E, sunrise timing is nearly identical to Ahmedabad.
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. Anand is located at 22.56°N latitude and 72.93°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Anand 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 Anand, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 17 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Anand?
Rahu Kaal in Anand is calculated from today's local sunrise at 22.56°N, 72.93°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 Anand Panchang differ from other cities?
Anand is at 72.93°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 17 minutes.
How accurate is Anand Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (22.5645°N, 72.9289°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.