Badrinath Panchang Today — बद्रीनाथ
Uttarakhand · 30.7433°N, 79.4938°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Badrinath Panchang
Badrinath, one of the Char Dham and the only Vishnu Jyotirlinga in the Himalayas at 3,133m, has its temple opening and closing dates (Kapat Khulna/Bandh) determined entirely by astronomical Panchang calculations every year. At 79.49°E, sunrise is about 9 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. Badrinath is located at 30.74°N latitude and 79.49°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Badrinath 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 Badrinath, 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 Badrinath?
Rahu Kaal in Badrinath is calculated from today's local sunrise at 30.74°N, 79.49°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 Badrinath Panchang differ from other cities?
Badrinath is at 79.49°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 Badrinath Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (30.7433°N, 79.4938°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.