Varanasi Panchang Today — वाराणसी
Uttar Pradesh · 25.3176°N, 82.9739°E · IST (UTC+5:30)
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About Varanasi Panchang
Varanasi (Kashi) is the holiest city in Hinduism and the undisputed traditional center of Vedic astrology — Jyotish scholars from across India travel to Kashi Vishwanath for Sanskrit and Jyotish study. The Varanasi Panchang (Kashi Panchang), published by the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, is the authoritative reference for all North Indian Panchang calculations, followed from Delhi to Kolkata. The Ganga Arati performed daily at Dashashwamedh Ghat is precisely timed by Panchang sunset calculations. At 82.97°E, Varanasi's sunrise is about 23 minutes ahead of Delhi, making Kashi's Brahma Muhurta (pre-dawn auspicious period) and Rahu Kaal distinctly earlier.
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. Varanasi is located at 25.32°N latitude and 82.97°E longitude. This means every time-sensitive Panchang element is specifically calibrated for Varanasi 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 Varanasi, these timings are calculated from the exact local sunrise, which differs from Delhi by approximately 23 minutes due to longitude difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's Rahu Kaal in Varanasi?
Rahu Kaal in Varanasi is calculated from today's local sunrise at 25.32°N, 82.97°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 Varanasi Panchang differ from other cities?
Varanasi is at 82.97°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 23 minutes.
How accurate is Varanasi Panchang on StarMeet?
StarMeet uses precise astronomical algorithms with your exact coordinates (25.3176°N, 82.9739°E). Results are within 1–2 minute accuracy for Rahu Kaal and other time divisions.