Asansol Panchang Today — आसनसोल
West Bengal · 23.6833°N, 86.9833°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Asansol Panchang
Asansol, West Bengal's second-largest industrial city in the Damodar Valley, has a large Bengali Hindu population where Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Saraswati Puja are celebrated with strict Panchang-timed rituals. At 86.98°E, sunrise is about 40 minutes before Delhi.
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. Asansol is located at 23.68°N latitude and 86.98°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Asansol 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 Asansol, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 39 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Asansol?
Rahu Kaal in Asansol is calculated from today's local sunrise at 23.68°N, 86.98°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 Asansol Panchang differ from other cities?
Asansol is at 86.98°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 39 minutes.
How accurate is Asansol Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (23.6833°N, 86.9833°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.