Malda Panchang Today — मालदा
West Bengal · 25.0108°N, 88.1438°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Malda Panchang
Malda, on the Mahananda river near ancient Gaur, has a Bengali Hindu community following the Bengali Panjika for Durga Puja, Rath Yatra, and local festivals. At 88.14°E, sunrise is about 44 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. Malda is located at 25.01°N latitude and 88.14°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Malda 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 Malda, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 44 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Malda?
Rahu Kaal in Malda is calculated from today's local sunrise at 25.01°N, 88.14°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 Malda Panchang differ from other cities?
Malda is at 88.14°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 44 minutes.
How accurate is Malda Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (25.0108°N, 88.1438°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.