Kota Panchang Today — कोटा

Rajasthan · 25.1823°N, 75.8508°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Kota Panchang

Kota, Rajasthan's industrial and education hub on the Chambal river, has a large student population alongside its traditional Hadoti Hindu community that follows Panchang for all auspicious occasions. At 75.85°E, Kota's sunrise closely aligns with Jaipur — about 5 minutes before Delhi. Hariyali Teej and Gangaur are celebrated with Panchang-timed muhurtas across Kota.

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. Kota is located at 25.18°N latitude and 75.85°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Kota 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 Kota, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 5 minutes due to longitude difference.

The Five Limbs of Panchang

Tithi
Lunar day — 12° gap between Moon and Sun. Changes every 19–26 hours.
Vara
Weekday and its planetary ruler. Each day carries a distinct energy.
Nakshatra
Lunar mansion (1 of 27). Moon's position in the sidereal zodiac.
Yoga
Combined Sun-Moon longitude. 27 yogas, each with unique qualities.
Karana
Half-day unit. 11 types, each with specific auspiciousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Rahu Kaal in Kota?

Rahu Kaal in Kota is calculated from today's local sunrise at 25.18°N, 75.85°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 Kota Panchang differ from other cities?

Kota is at 75.85°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 5 minutes.

How accurate is Kota Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (25.1823°N, 75.8508°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.