Bhavnagar Panchang Today — भावनगर
Gujarat · 21.7645°N, 72.1519°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Bhavnagar Panchang
Bhavnagar, on the Gulf of Khambhat in Saurashtra, is a major port city with a strong Gujarati Vaishnava community observing Panchang for Janmashtami, Diwali, and business muhurtas. At 72.15°E, sunrise is about 20 minutes after Delhi — later than Mumbai.
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. Bhavnagar is located at 21.76°N latitude and 72.15°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 20 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Bhavnagar?
Rahu Kaal in Bhavnagar is calculated from today's local sunrise at 21.76°N, 72.15°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 Bhavnagar Panchang differ from other cities?
Bhavnagar is at 72.15°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 20 minutes.
How accurate is Bhavnagar Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (21.7645°N, 72.1519°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.