Margao Panchang Today — मडगाव

Goa · 15.2832°N, 73.9862°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Margao Panchang

Margao (Madgaon), South Goa's main commercial city, has a Konkani Hindu community following the Goan Panchang for Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, and the colorful Shigmo festival processions. At 73.99°E, sunrise is about 11 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. Margao is located at 15.28°N latitude and 73.99°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Margao 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 Margao, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 13 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 Margao?

Rahu Kaal in Margao is calculated from today's local sunrise at 15.28°N, 73.99°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 Margao Panchang differ from other cities?

Margao is at 73.99°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 13 minutes.

How accurate is Margao Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (15.2832°N, 73.9862°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.