Darbhanga Panchang Today — दरभंगा
Bihar · 26.1542°N, 85.8918°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Darbhanga Panchang
Darbhanga, the capital of the Mithila cultural region, is the seat of Maithil Brahmin scholarship where the authoritative Mithila Panchang is published annually — a distinct astronomical tradition that differs from the Varanasi standard. At 85.89°E, sunrise is about 35 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. Darbhanga is located at 26.15°N latitude and 85.89°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Darbhanga 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 Darbhanga, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 35 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Darbhanga?
Rahu Kaal in Darbhanga is calculated from today's local sunrise at 26.15°N, 85.89°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 Darbhanga Panchang differ from other cities?
Darbhanga is at 85.89°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 35 minutes.
How accurate is Darbhanga Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (26.1542°N, 85.8918°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.