Katra Panchang Today — कटरा
Jammu & Kashmir · 32.9922°N, 74.9318°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Katra Panchang
Katra, the base camp for Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in the Trikuta Mountains, sees millions of pilgrims annually with Navratri periods being the most popular yatra time. Panchang-determined Navratri dates determine the peak pilgrimage season. At 74.93°E, sunrise is about 9 minutes after 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. Katra is located at 32.99°N latitude and 74.93°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Katra 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 Katra, 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 Katra?
Rahu Kaal in Katra is calculated from today's local sunrise at 32.99°N, 74.93°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 Katra Panchang differ from other cities?
Katra is at 74.93°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 Katra Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (32.9922°N, 74.9318°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.