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.
London Panchang for Sunday, 20 October 2024
This day is Karwa Chauth. Panchang for London, Sunday, 20 October 2024: Krishna Chaturthi tithi until 11:56 pm, Rohini nakshatra, Vyatipata yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 4:38 pm to 5:55 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:24 pm to 1:05 pm. Sunrise 7:33 am, sunset 5:55 pm.
Sunday, 20 October 2024, London
Calculated for London, England, United Kingdom at 51.507° N, 0.128° W (Europe/London).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 20 Oct 2024 in London?
The Panchang on 20 Oct 2024 in London is Krishna Chaturthi tithi, Rohini nakshatra, Vyatipata yoga and Bava karana, on Ravivara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Chaturthi until 11:56 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Ravivara, Sunday
- Nakshatra
- Rohini until 2:27 am
- Yoga
- Vyatipata until 9:49 am
- Karana
- Bava until 1:07 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:33 am and 5:55 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:06 pm, moonset 12:01 pm
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
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 20 Oct 2024 in London?
Rahu Kaal on 20 Oct 2024 in London is from 4:38 pm to 5:55 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 12:44 pm to 2:02 pmYamaganda
- 3:20 pm to 4:38 pmGulika Kalam
- 4:32 pm to 5:14 pmDurmuhurtam
- 4:38 pm to 5:55 pmRahu Kaal
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 Oct 2024 in London?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:24 pm to 1:05 pm, is the most widely used good time on 20 Oct 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:09 am to 11:27 amLabh Choghadiya
- 11:27 am to 12:44 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 12:24 pm to 1:05 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Yamaganda
- 2:02 pm to 3:20 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 5:46 am to 6:40 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 20 Oct 2024 in London?
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.
7:33 am5:55 pm7:35 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:33 am to 8:51 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:51 am to 10:09 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:09 am to 11:27 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:27 am to 12:44 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:44 pm to 2:02 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:02 pm to 3:20 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:20 pm to 4:38 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:38 pm to 5:55 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:55 pm to 7:38 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:38 pm to 9:20 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:20 pm to 11:03 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 11:03 pm to 12:45 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:45 am to 2:28 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:28 am to 4:10 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:10 am to 5:53 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:53 am to 7:35 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Which god to worship on 20 Oct 2024, 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 20 Oct 2024?
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
- Big new starts, as today's tithi is a Rikta tithi
Panchang and festivals in London
Families in London follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use London's own sunrise and sunset, which change greatly between summer and winter.
Well-known temples: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden.
Diwali is celebrated widely across the city, with large community events and temple celebrations.
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.