Raipur Panchang Today — रायपुर
Chhattisgarh · 21.2514°N, 81.6296°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Raipur Panchang
Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is the commercial and cultural center of central-eastern India, where the Chhattisgarhi Hindu population follows North Indian Panchang traditions with some regional variations for tribal festivals. The city serves as the Panchang reference for the entire Chhattisgarh state and surrounding tribal belt. At 81.63°E, Raipur's sunrise is about 18 minutes before Delhi, giving it Rahu Kaal timings between central (Bhopal) and eastern (Patna) India.
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. Raipur is located at 21.25°N latitude and 81.63°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Raipur 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 Raipur, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 18 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Raipur?
Rahu Kaal in Raipur is calculated from today's local sunrise at 21.25°N, 81.63°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 Raipur Panchang differ from other cities?
Raipur is at 81.63°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 18 minutes.
How accurate is Raipur Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (21.2514°N, 81.6296°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.