Mandi Panchang Today — मंडी

Himachal Pradesh · 31.7085°N, 76.9317°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Mandi Panchang

Mandi, the "Varanasi of the Hills" with 81 temples, celebrates the Mandi Shivratri Fair — one of India's most famous seven-day temple melas — where Panchang-determined Shivaratri Tithi determines the entire festival calendar. At 76.93°E, sunrise timing is nearly the same as 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. Mandi is located at 31.71°N latitude and 76.93°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Mandi 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 Mandi, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 1 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 Mandi?

Rahu Kaal in Mandi is calculated from today's local sunrise at 31.71°N, 76.93°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 Mandi Panchang differ from other cities?

Mandi is at 76.93°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 1 minutes.

How accurate is Mandi Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (31.7085°N, 76.9317°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.