Vijayawada Panchang Today — विजयवाड़ा

Andhra Pradesh · 16.5062°N, 80.6480°E · IST (UTC+5:30)

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About Vijayawada Panchang

Vijayawada, on the Krishna river, is home to the Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri hill — where Telugu Hindu Panchang governs the Navratri Vijayotsavam celebrated with one of South India's grandest processions. At 80.65°E, sunrise is about 12 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. Vijayawada is located at 16.51°N latitude and 80.65°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 14 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 Vijayawada?

Rahu Kaal in Vijayawada is calculated from today's local sunrise at 16.51°N, 80.65°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 Vijayawada Panchang differ from other cities?

Vijayawada is at 80.65°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 14 minutes.

How accurate is Vijayawada Panchang on StarMeet?

StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (16.5062°N, 80.6480°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.