Tiruvannamalai Panchang Today — तिरुवण्णामलै

Tamil Nadu · 12.2253°N, 79.0747°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Tiruvannamalai Panchang

Tiruvannamalai, home to the sacred Arunachaleswarar temple at Mount Arunachala, draws lakhs of devotees for Karthigai Deepam — one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals where a massive flame lit on the mountain top is timed by Panchangam. At 79.07°E, sunrise is about 7 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. Tiruvannamalai is located at 12.23°N latitude and 79.07°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Tiruvannamalai 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 Tiruvannamalai, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 7 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 Tiruvannamalai?

Rahu Kaal in Tiruvannamalai is calculated from today's local sunrise at 12.23°N, 79.07°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 Tiruvannamalai Panchang differ from other cities?

Tiruvannamalai is at 79.07°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 7 minutes.

How accurate is Tiruvannamalai Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (12.2253°N, 79.0747°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.