Rishikesh Panchang Today — ऋषिकेश
Uttarakhand · 30.0869°N, 78.2676°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Rishikesh Panchang
Rishikesh, the "Yoga Capital of the World" on the Ganges, has ashrams following daily Panchang for yoga classes, puja timings, Ganga Aarti, and auspicious river-bathing dates. At 78.27°E, sunrise is about 3 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. Rishikesh is located at 30.09°N latitude and 78.27°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 4 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh?
Rahu Kaal in Rishikesh is calculated from today's local sunrise at 30.09°N, 78.27°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 Rishikesh Panchang differ from other cities?
Rishikesh is at 78.27°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 4 minutes.
How accurate is Rishikesh Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (30.0869°N, 78.2676°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.