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Haridwar Panchang for Saturday, 7 October 2028

This day is Karwa Chauth. Panchang for Haridwar, Saturday, 7 October 2028: Krishna Chaturthi tithi until 4:48 am, Krittika nakshatra, Vajra yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:09 am to 10:37 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:41 am to 12:28 pm. Sunrise 6:14 am, sunset 5:55 pm.

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Saturday, 7 October 2028, Haridwar

Calculated for Haridwar, Uttarakhand at 29.946° N, 78.164° E (IST).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchang on 7 Oct 2028 in Haridwar?

The Panchang on 7 Oct 2028 in Haridwar is Krishna Chaturthi tithi, Krittika nakshatra, Vajra yoga and Bava karana, on Shanivara.

Tithi
Krishna Chaturthi until 4:48 am
Vara (weekday)
Shanivara, Saturday
Nakshatra
Krittika until 6:49 am
Yoga
Vajra until 11:01 am
Karana
Bava until 4:11 pm
Sunrise and sunset
6:14 am and 5:55 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 7:54 pm, moonset 9:25 am
Lunar month
Ashwin, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the east

Festivals and special days

Karwa Chauth. Married women fast until moonrise, mainly in North India. Deity: Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.

Sankashti Chaturthi. Many fast until moonrise and worship Ganesha.

What time is Rahu Kaal on 7 Oct 2028 in Haridwar?

Rahu Kaal on 7 Oct 2028 in Haridwar is from 9:09 am to 10:37 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 6:14 am to 7:41 amGulika Kalam
  • 6:14 am to 7:47 amDurmuhurtam
  • 9:09 am to 10:37 amRahu Kaal
  • 1:32 pm to 3:00 pmYamaganda

What is the shubh muhurat on 7 Oct 2028 in Haridwar?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:41 am to 12:28 pm, is the most widely used good time on 7 Oct 2028. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 7:47 am to 9:09 amShubh Choghadiya
  • 11:41 am to 12:28 pmAbhijit muhurta
  • 3:00 pm to 4:27 pmAmrit Choghadiya
  • 4:36 am to 5:25 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 7 Oct 2028 in Haridwar?

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.

6:14 am5:55 pm6:14 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
6:14 am to 7:41 amKaalAvoid
7:41 am to 9:09 amShubhGood
9:09 am to 10:37 amRogAvoid
10:37 am to 12:04 pmUdvegAvoid
12:04 pm to 1:32 pmCharWeak
1:32 pm to 3:00 pmLabhGood
3:00 pm to 4:27 pmAmritGood
4:27 pm to 5:55 pmKaalAvoid
5:55 pm to 7:27 pm (night)LabhGood
7:27 pm to 9:00 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
9:00 pm to 10:32 pm (night)ShubhGood
10:32 pm to 12:05 am (night)AmritGood
12:05 am to 1:37 am (night)CharWeak
1:37 am to 3:10 am (night)RogAvoid
3:10 am to 4:42 am (night)KaalAvoid
4:42 am to 6:14 am (night)LabhGood

Which god to worship on 7 Oct 2028, and what is the lucky colour?

Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.

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.

Lucky colour

Dark blue

Black and deep purple also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 7 Oct 2028?

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)
  • Big new starts, as today's tithi is a Rikta tithi

Panchang and festivals in Haridwar

Haridwar follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar, and many visitors time their Ganga snan by the Panchang, especially on Purnima, Amavasya and Sankranti.

Well-known temples: Har Ki Pauri (Brahma Kund), Mansa Devi Temple, Chandi Devi Temple, Maya Devi Temple.

The Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri is held every evening at sunset, the Kanwar Yatra brings pilgrims in Shravana, and Haridwar hosts the Kumbh and Ardh Kumbh Melas.

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.