Purnia Panchang Today — पूर्णिया
Bihar · 25.7771°N, 87.4753°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Purnia Panchang
Purnia, in northeast Bihar near the Bengal and Nepal borders, is the gateway to the Northeast with a mixed Bengali-Bihari Hindu community following Panchang for Durga Puja, Chhath, and Diwali. At 87.48°E, sunrise is about 41 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. Purnia is located at 25.78°N latitude and 87.48°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Purnia 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 Purnia, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 41 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Purnia?
Rahu Kaal in Purnia is calculated from today's local sunrise at 25.78°N, 87.48°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 Purnia Panchang differ from other cities?
Purnia is at 87.48°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 41 minutes.
How accurate is Purnia Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (25.7771°N, 87.4753°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.