God of the day
Surya Deva, the Sun God
Offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun, or visit a Surya temple. Aditya Hrudayam is the traditional prayer.
Guwahati Panchang for Sunday, 8 November 2026
This day is Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) and Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). Panchang for Guwahati, Sunday, 8 November 2026: Krishna Chaturdashi tithi until 11:32 am, Chitra nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Shakuni karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:14 pm to 4:36 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 10:44 am to 11:28 am. Sunrise 5:36 am, sunset 4:36 pm.
Sunday, 8 November 2026, Guwahati
Calculated for Guwahati, Assam at 26.145° N, 91.736° E (IST).
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What is the Panchang on 8 Nov 2026 in Guwahati?
The Panchang on 8 Nov 2026 in Guwahati is Krishna Chaturdashi tithi, Chitra nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Shakuni karana, on Ravivara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Chaturdashi until 11:32 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Ravivara, Sunday
- Nakshatra
- Chitra until 5:56 am
- Yoga
- Ayushman until 3:05 am
- Karana
- Shakuni until 11:32 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 5:36 am and 4:36 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 4:32 am, moonset 3:43 pm
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
Festivals and special days
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali). Abhyanga snanam (oil bath) before sunrise. Celebrated as Deepavali in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. Deity: Lord Krishna.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). Festival of lights. Lakshmi puja in the evening Pradosh kaal. Deity: Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Masa Shivaratri. Night worship of Lord Shiva.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 8 Nov 2026 in Guwahati?
Rahu Kaal on 8 Nov 2026 in Guwahati is from 3:14 pm to 4:36 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 11:06 am to 12:29 pmYamaganda
- 1:51 pm to 3:14 pmGulika Kalam
- 3:08 pm to 3:52 pmDurmuhurtam
- 3:14 pm to 4:36 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 8 Nov 2026 in Guwahati?
Abhijit muhurta, 10:44 am to 11:28 am, is the most widely used good time on 8 Nov 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 8:21 am to 9:44 amLabh Choghadiya
- 9:44 am to 11:06 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 10:44 am to 11:28 amAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Yamaganda
- 12:29 pm to 1:51 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 3:52 am to 4:44 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 8 Nov 2026 in Guwahati?
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.
5:36 am4:36 pm5:36 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:36 am to 6:58 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:58 am to 8:21 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:21 am to 9:44 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:44 am to 11:06 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:06 am to 12:29 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:29 pm to 1:51 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:51 pm to 3:14 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:14 pm to 4:36 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:36 pm to 6:14 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 6:14 pm to 7:51 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:51 pm to 9:29 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:29 pm to 11:06 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:06 pm to 12:44 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:44 am to 2:21 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:21 am to 3:59 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:59 am to 5:36 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Which god to worship on 8 Nov 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Sunday is dedicated to Surya Deva, the Sun God, and the lucky colour is orange.
Lucky colour
Orange
Red and saffron also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 8 Nov 2026?
Good to do
- Offer arghya to the Sun at sunrise
- Meet seniors, officials or your boss
- Start health routines and morning walks
Better to avoid
- Oil bath and hair oiling, as many families avoid it
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Non-vegetarian food, in many households
Panchang and festivals in Guwahati
Guwahati follows the Assamese calendar, with the new year marked by Rongali (Bohag) Bihu in mid April.
Well-known temples: Maa Kamakhya Temple, Nilachal Hill, Umananda Temple.
The Ambubachi Mela at Kamakhya in June draws pilgrims from across India, and the three Bihus mark the agricultural year.
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.