Gaya Panchang Today — गया
Bihar · 24.7955°N, 85.0002°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Gaya Panchang
Gaya, on the Phalgu river, is one of Hinduism's most sacred pilgrimage cities — Bodh Gaya (5 km) is where the Buddha attained enlightenment, and the Vishnu Pada temple is the destination for Pitru Paksha Shraddha. Gaya Panchang is uniquely authoritative for Pitru Paksha Tithi calculations. At 85.00°E, sunrise is about 32 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. Gaya is located at 24.80°N latitude and 85.00°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Gaya 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 Gaya, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 31 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Gaya?
Rahu Kaal in Gaya is calculated from today's local sunrise at 24.80°N, 85.00°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 Gaya Panchang differ from other cities?
Gaya is at 85.00°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 31 minutes.
How accurate is Gaya Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (24.7955°N, 85.0002°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.