God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Delhi Panchang for Saturday, 8 May 2027
Panchang for Delhi, Saturday, 8 May 2027: Shukla Dwitiya tithi until 11:44 am, Rohini nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 8:56 am to 10:37 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:51 am to 12:44 pm. Sunrise 5:35 am, sunset 7:00 pm.
Saturday, 8 May 2027, Delhi
Calculated for Delhi at 28.614° N, 77.209° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 8 May 2027 in Delhi?
The Panchang on 8 May 2027 in Delhi is Shukla Dwitiya tithi, Rohini nakshatra, Shobhana yoga and Kaulava karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dwitiya until 11:44 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Rohini until 9:52 pm
- Yoga
- Shobhana until 5:52 am
- Karana
- Kaulava until 11:44 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:35 am and 7:00 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 6:40 am, moonset 9:22 pm
- Lunar month
- Vaishakha, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
What time is Rahu Kaal on 8 May 2027 in Delhi?
Rahu Kaal on 8 May 2027 in Delhi is from 8:56 am to 10:37 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 5:35 am to 7:15 amGulika Kalam
- 5:35 am to 7:22 amDurmuhurtam
- 8:56 am to 10:37 amRahu Kaal
- 1:58 pm to 3:39 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 8 May 2027 in Delhi?
Abhijit muhurta, 11:51 am to 12:44 pm, is the most widely used good time on 8 May 2027. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 7:22 am to 8:56 amShubh Choghadiya
- 11:51 am to 12:44 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:39 pm to 5:19 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:10 am to 4:52 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 8 May 2027 in Delhi?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
5:35 am7:00 pm5:34 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:35 am to 7:15 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:15 am to 8:56 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:56 am to 10:37 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:37 am to 12:17 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:17 pm to 1:58 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:58 pm to 3:39 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:39 pm to 5:19 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:19 pm to 7:00 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:00 pm to 8:19 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:19 pm to 9:38 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:38 pm to 10:58 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:58 pm to 12:17 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:17 am to 1:36 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:36 am to 2:56 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:56 am to 4:15 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:15 am to 5:34 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 8 May 2027, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 8 May 2027?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
Panchang and festivals in Delhi
Delhi follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar.
Well-known temples: Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir), Jhandewalan Devi Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Swaminarayan Akshardham.
Ramlila performances end with the burning of Ravana effigies on Dussehra, and Chhath Puja is observed at the ghats of the Yamuna.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.