Somnath Panchang Today — सोमनाथ
Gujarat · 20.9026°N, 70.3842°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Somnath Panchang
Somnath, on the Arabian Sea coast, houses the Somnath Jyotirlinga — first among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Panchang determines the Shravan Shivabhishek, Maha Shivaratri, and the spectacular Somnath evening Aarti timing. At 70.38°E, sunrise is about 28 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. Somnath is located at 20.90°N latitude and 70.38°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Somnath 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 Somnath, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 27 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Somnath?
Rahu Kaal in Somnath is calculated from today's local sunrise at 20.90°N, 70.38°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 Somnath Panchang differ from other cities?
Somnath is at 70.38°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 27 minutes.
How accurate is Somnath Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (20.9026°N, 70.3842°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.