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.
This day is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). Panchang for London, Sunday, 8 November 2026: Amavasya tithi until 7:03 am, Swati nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Chatushpada karana. Rahu Kaal is 3:12 pm to 4:21 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:25 am to 12:02 pm. Sunrise 7:06 am, sunset 4:21 pm.
Sunday, 8 November 2026, 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
The Panchang on 8 Nov 2026 in London is Amavasya tithi, Swati nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Chatushpada karana, on Ravivara.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja). Festival of lights. Lakshmi puja in the evening Pradosh kaal. Deity: Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Amavasya. A day for pitru tarpanam and remembering ancestors; many avoid new starts.
Rahu Kaal on 8 Nov 2026 in London is from 3:12 pm to 4:21 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Abhijit muhurta, 11:25 am to 12:02 pm, 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.
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.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:06 am to 8:15 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:15 am to 9:25 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:25 am to 10:34 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:34 am to 11:43 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:43 am to 12:53 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:53 pm to 2:02 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:02 pm to 3:12 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:12 pm to 4:21 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:21 pm to 6:12 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 6:12 pm to 8:03 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:03 pm to 9:53 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:53 pm to 11:44 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:44 pm to 1:35 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:35 am to 3:26 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:26 am to 5:17 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:17 am to 7:08 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Sunday is dedicated to Surya Deva, the Sun God, and the lucky colour is orange.
Surya Deva, the Sun God
Offer water (arghya) to the rising Sun, or visit a Surya temple. Aditya Hrudayam is the traditional prayer.
Orange
Red and saffron also suit the day.
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.
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.
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.