Aaj ka Panchang Ahmedabad ke liye: Tithi, Nakshatra & MuhuratSunday, June 21st, 2026
Ahmedabad Panchang
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About Ahmedabad Panchang
The daily panchang for Ahmedabad tracks the five limbs of the Vedic calendar — Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara — calculated for local sunrise at coordinates 23.0225°N, 72.5714°E.
The Panchang is the Hindu calendar and almanac for Ahmedabad.
Key timings include Rahu Kalam (inauspicious period to avoid), Gulika Kalam, Yamaghanda, and the highly auspicious Abhijit Muhurat. All times are adjusted for Ahmedabad's geographic position.
Today is Ravivara (Sunday), governed by Sun (☉). Activities aligned with Sun's energy are naturally supported.
Ahmedabad mein Panchang: Jahan Choghadiya Commerce ko Govern karta hai aur Kartikadi Saal ko Mark karta hai
Ahmedabad Panchang time pe chalta hai. Gujarat ka ye mercantile capital — business openings, property registrations, aur shaadi ke Muhurat — sab kuch Choghadiya windows ke saath itni precision se synchronize karta hai jo India mein aur kahin nahi milti. Gujarati Panchang, jo locally Tithi Patrak kehlaata hai, textile mills aur diamond exchanges mein cash registers ke paas rakha rehta hai. Traders deals finalize karne se pehle Labh Choghadiya dekhte hain. Ye city Kartikadi Vikram Samvat follow karti hai, jisme naya saal Kartik mein shuru hota hai — Diwali ke baad Bestu Varas pe — na ki Chaitra mein jaise most North Indian systems mein hota hai.
Ahmedabad 23.0225°N, 72.5714°E par situated hai, jo isse Indian Standard Time meridian (82.5°E) se 9.93 degrees west mein rakhta hai. Ye longitude difference roughly 40 minutes ke clock time mein translate hota hai. Ahmedabad mein sunrise kisi bhi din Delhi (77.21°E) se approximately 20 minutes late hota hai. Solar noon yahan standard 12:00 PM ki jagah around 12:40 PM IST par aata hai. Sunrise se tied har Panchang element — Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora cycles — sabko generic IST tables se nahi, balki Ahmedabad ke precise coordinates use karke calculate karna chahiye.
Local Panchang consultation Ahmedabad mein daily routines ko shape karti hai. Mahidharpura ward ke diamond merchants sirf Amrit ya Shubh Choghadiya mein hi cutting operations start karte hain. Ghar ki kitchen renovation plan karne wali housewives Rahu Kaal aur Yamaghanda ko strictly avoid karti hain. Swaminarayan temples mein Ekadashi aur Purnima Tithi par peak attendance hoti hai. Jamalpur ka Jagannath Temple Shravana ke Mondays par devotees se khachakhach bhara rehta hai. Bestu Varas par Chopda Pujan (naye account book ki pooja) Kartikadi calendar ko follow karta hai — jisse Kartik Shukla Pratipada business ka new year ban jaata hai, na ki Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
Famous Temples in Ahmedabad
Significant temples jahan Panchang timing worship schedules aur festival celebrations ko guide karti hai.
Akshardham Temple
SwaminarayanCompleted in 1992, this sprawling complex on the Gandhinagar border represents the largest Swaminarayan temple in Gujarat. The central shrine houses Bhagwan Swaminarayan with traditional shikhara architecture rising 108 feet. Devotees time visits for Ekadashi tithi, considered supremely auspicious for Vishnu avatars and Swaminarayan worship. The temple follows a strict Panchang-based daily schedule with five aarti sessions aligned to Brahma Muhurta, sunrise, midday, sunset, and late evening hours. Annakut celebrations during Kartik Shukla Pratipada (Bestu Varas) draw over 100,000 visitors offering 1,100 food items.
Ekadashi and Purnima tithis see three-hour darshan queues, arrive during Brahma Muhurta (4:30-6:00 AM) for unobstructed access.
Hutheesing Jain Temple
Dharmanatha (15th Tirthankara)Built in 1848 by wealthy trader Sheth Hutheesing, this temple showcases intricate marble carvings across 52 shrines dedicated to various Tirthankaras. The main sanctum enshrines Dharmanatha in white marble under an ornate dome. Jain devotees follow the Panchang for Paryushana observances and Mahavir Jayanti calculations, both critical festivals in the Jain calendar. The temple maintains strict puja timings based on sunrise-derived Choghadiya windows. Developers consult the temple priests for muhurat calculations during major property transactions in the old city textile markets.
Purnima, Ashtami, and Chaturdashi tithis attract Jain community gatherings for extended pravachans and meditation sessions.
Jagannath Temple, Jamalpur
JagannathEstablished in 1847 by Odia migrants, this temple hosts one of the oldest Rath Yatra processions outside Puri. The sanctum contains wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra carved following traditional Puri patterns. Annual Rath Yatra occurs on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, determined by the Purnimanta Panchang system. Devotees observe Snana Yatra on Jyeshtha Purnima, bathing the deities in 108 pots of water. Mondays during Shravana month see continuous abhisheka from sunrise through Rahu Kaal and into afternoon Shubh Choghadiya.
Shravana Somvar (Mondays in Shravana) and Ekadashi tithis draw all-day crowds, visit during early Brahma Muhurta or late evening.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
SwaminarayanThis Shahibaug temple, consecrated in 1907, serves as a regional BAPS headquarters predating the Gandhinagar Akshardham. The haveli-style architecture features intricate stone carvings and traditional wooden pillars. Priests conduct Panchang-aligned aarti at five daily intervals, with the Mangala aarti starting during Brahma Muhurta around 5:15 AM. Devotees consult temple-issued Panchang calendars for observing Swaminarayan-specific festivals like Rama Navami, Janmashtami, and the monthly Ekadashi fasts. Chopda Pujan on Bestu Varas transforms the temple courtyard into a business community gathering.
Saturday evenings and Ekadashi mornings see peak attendance, avoid Rahu Kaal (afternoon window) for smooth darshan flow.
Vaishno Devi Temple
Vaishno DeviBuilt in 1990 as a replica of the Jammu shrine, this temple features a 30-foot tall goddess statue visible from SG Highway. Devotees climb 1,000 steps mimicking the original Trikuta pilgrimage, often beginning during Brahma Muhurta to complete ascent before Rahu Kaal. Navratri witnesses continuous nine-night kirtans with specific ragas assigned to each tithi and nakshatra combination. The temple follows Gujarati Panchang for Chaitra and Ashwin Navratri calculations, with Ashtami and Navami drawing overnight vigils. Friday worship aligns with Shukravar traditions dedicated to Devi forms.
Fridays, Ashtami, and Navami tithis create hours-long queues, weekday mornings during Shubh or Labh Choghadiya offer faster access.
Aaj Kaun Sa Temple Visit Karein?
Temple visits ko weekday ke ruling planet se match karo spiritual benefit badhaane ke liye. Sunday (Ravivar) Akshardham ya BAPS Mandir ke liye perfect hai kyunki Surya dono Vishnu aur Swaminarayan worship ko govern karta hai. Monday (Somvar) Jagannath Temple ke saath align hota hai, jahan Shiva-influenced Odia traditions Monday ke fasts honor karti hain. Tuesday (Mangalvar) aur Saturday (Shanivar) devotees ko Vaishno Devi Temple ki taraf kheenchte hain — Mars aur Saturn transits ke dauran Devi worship ke liye. Aaj ka nakshatra zaroor dekho: Ashwini se Bharani tak morning temple visits ke liye favorable hain, jabki Rohini se Mrigashira evening darshan ke liye suit karta hai.
Gujarati Panchang: Kartikadi Vikram Samvat aur Purnimanta Month Division
Ahmedabad Vikram Samvat ke Kartikadi variant ko follow karta hai, jisme naya saal Kartik Shukla Pratipada (Diwali Amavasya ke agले din) se shuru hota hai, jise locally Bestu Varas ke roop mein celebrate kiya jaata hai. Yeh system fundamentally North India mein use hone wale Chaitradi calendars se alag hai, jahan saal Chaitra (March-April) mein start hota hai. Gujarat Purnimanta month system use karta hai, jisme lunar months ek Purnima (full moon) se doosri Purnima tak count hote hain — yeh Amanta systems se bilkul ulta hai, jo new moon se new moon tak chalte hain. Vikram Samvat ka epoch 57 BCE mein shuru hota hai. Current year 2025 CE, Vikram Samvat 2081 (Kartik se) aur 2082 (doosre regions mein Chaitra se) ke barabar hai.
Kartikadi system saare annual festivals ko Chaitradi regions ke comparison mein aage shift kar deta hai. Bestu Varas ke accounting rituals tab hote hain jab doosre states usse mid-year kehte hain. Ahmedabad ke traditional Gujarati Panchang publishers jaise Makara Prakashan aur Jyotish Karyalaya har saal Tithi Patraks issue karte hain jo is calendar ke aligned hote hain. Drik Panchang aur Gujarati Calendar jaise digital apps Gujarat ke liye specific Purnimanta calculations maintain karte hain. Choghadiya tables in publications mein dominant hain, jo standard Hora calculations ke upar Gujarat ka unique emphasis reflect karta hai. Business communities Dussehra (Ashwin) ke dauran yearly Panchangs khareedti hain taaki aane waale Bestu Varas transition ki preparation kar sakein.
Major Festivals in Ahmedabad
Regional celebrations jahan Panchang Tithi har saal exact date decide karti hai.
Navratri (Garba)
Ashwin Navratri spans nine nights from Ashwin Shukla Pratipada through Navami, culminating in Dussehra on Dashami. Ahmedabad hosts the world's largest Garba gatherings, with venues like GMDC Ground and Karnavati Club accommodating 50,000 dancers nightly. Each night corresponds to specific Devi forms and designated dress colors based on nakshatra positions. Commercial Garba events charge premium rates for Ashtami and Navami nights. Devotees observe fasts (faral/phalahar), breaking them only during designated Choghadiya windows after evening aarti. The United Way Garba in Karnavati Club has attracted Guinness recognition for participant numbers.
Navratri begins precisely on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada per the Purnimanta calendar, with Ashtami and Navami tithis determining the peak Garba nights and Durga puja timings across all major venues.
Bestu Varas
Gujarati New Year falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali Amavasya, unique to the Kartikadi calendar system. Business communities perform Chopda Pujan (new account book worship) in homes and offices, opening fresh ledgers blessed during Labh or Amrit Choghadiya. Mahurat trading sessions on the Bombay Stock Exchange align with this festival. Ahmedabad's textile merchants in Ratan Pole and Dhalgarwad mark this as the fiscal year start, more significant than the Gregorian January 1. Families prepare special sweets including mohanthal and ghughra, serving them to visiting relatives during Shubh muhurat windows throughout Pratipada tithi.
Bestu Varas occurs on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the lunar day following Diwali Amavasya, making it a movable festival that shifts 11 days earlier each solar year before leap month corrections.
Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad's Jagannath Rath Yatra ranks among India's oldest processions outside Puri, established in 1847 by Odia settlers in Jamalpur. The festival begins on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya, two days after Snana Yatra bathing ritual on Jyeshtha Purnima. Three massive chariots carrying Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra traverse a 2.5-kilometer route from Jamalpur to Saraspur. Over 200,000 devotees pull the ropes during the nine-day journey, with specific Choghadiya windows designated for chariot movement. The return journey (Bahuda Yatra) occurs on Ashadha Shukla Dasami. Temple priests follow Puri Panchang traditions while adapting timings to Ahmedabad's sunrise offset.
Rath Yatra falls on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya according to the Purnimanta lunar calendar, usually occurring in late June or early July, with exact Gregorian dates varying annually based on moon phase calculations.
Uttarayan / Makara Sankranti
Makara Sankranti on January 14 marks the sun's transition into Makara rashi (Capricorn), calculated by solar position rather than lunar tithi. Ahmedabad transforms into kite-flying headquarters with the International Kite Festival drawing participants from 47 countries. Rooftops across Paldi, Navrangpura, and Maninagar fill with families flying patang from dawn through sunset. Traditional foods include undhiyu (mixed winter vegetables) and jalebi consumed during Shubh Choghadiya windows. The festival holds special agricultural significance as it marks the end of winter solstice and beginning of longer days, critical for Gujarat's cotton and groundnut harvests.
Makara Sankranti follows the solar calendar exclusively, falling on January 14 (occasionally 15 due to precession), making it one of few Hindu festivals with a fixed Gregorian date independent of lunar Panchang calculations.
Why Ahmedabad's Panchang Differs
Geographic position sunrise, sunset, aur unse nikle saare muhurat timings ko affect karta hai.
Ahmedabad ka longitude 72.5714°E hai, jo isse Indian Standard Time ke reference meridian 82.5°E se 9.9286 degrees west mein rakhta hai. Earth 15 degrees per hour rotate karti hai, matlab har ek degree 4 minutes of solar time ke barabar hai. Yeh 9.93-degree offset roughly 39.7 minutes ka clock time difference translate karta hai. Solar noon (jab sun apne zenith pe hota hai) Ahmedabad mein around 12:40 PM IST hota hai, jabki theoretical 12:00 PM hona chahiye. Sunrise bhi similarly shift hota hai — 82.5°E ke comparison mein almost 40 minutes baad hota hai. 23.0225°N latitude pe, seasonal sunrise variation summer solstice (around 5:50 AM) aur winter solstice (around 7:05 AM) ke beech approximately 1 hour 45 minutes tak hoti hai.
Generic Delhi Panchang ko Ahmedabad mein use karna saari time-dependent calculations mein systematic errors laata hai. Delhi 77.21°E par hai aur kisi bhi din Ahmedabad se approximately 20 minute pehle sunrise experience karta hai. Kyunki Rahu Kaal windows sunrise se daylight ko aath parts mein divide karke derive hoti hain, ek 20-minute sunrise error poore din ki calculations mein cascade kar jaata hai. Choghadiya divisions bhi similarly distort ho jaati hain. Abhijit Muhurat (solar noon ke center mein 24-minute window) 40 minutes tak miscalculate ho sakta hai, aur potentially actual Rahu Kaal ke dauran fall kar sakta hai. Hora cycles, jo sunrise ke basis par har planetary hour rotate karti hain, time windows ko wrong planetary rulerships assign kar deti hain. Sirf Ahmedabad ke exact coordinates use karke city-specific Panchang calculations se hi accurate muhurat timing ensure hoti hai.
Panchang ko Samajhna: The Five Limbs
Panchang ka word Sanskrit se aaya hai: "Panch" (five) + "Ang" (limbs).
1. Tithi (Lunar Day)
Tithi Surya aur Chandra ke beech angular relationship ko represent karta hai. Ek lunar month mein 30 tithis hote hain (15 Shukla Paksha mein, 15 Krishna Paksha mein). Har tithi ka ek ruling deity hota hai aur specific qualities hoti hain jo activities ki auspiciousness ko influence karti hain.
2. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)
Chandra approximately 27.3 dinon mein 27 nakshatras (stellar constellations) se transit karta hai. Har nakshatra zodiac ke 13 degrees 20 minutes tak failaa hota hai aur uska ek ruling deity, planetary lord, aur distinct energy hoti hai.
3. Yoga (Luni-Solar Combination)
Sun aur Moon ki combined longitudes se Yoga calculate hota hai. Total 27 yogas hote hain. Kuch yogas jaise Siddhi aur Amrit bahut shubh hote hain, jabki kuch doosre jaise Vyaghata aur Vajra mein thodi caution rakhni padti hai.
4. Karana (Half-Tithi)
Har Tithi do karanas mein divided hoti hai, iss tarah ek lunar month mein 60 karanas hote hain. Inke 11 types hote hain. Vishti (Bhadra) karana inauspicious maana jaata hai, jabki Bava, Balava, aur Kaulava favorable hote hain.
5. Vara (Weekday)
Hafte ka har din ek planet rule karta hai: Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), Saturday (Saturn).
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