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.
London Panchang for Saturday, 7 October 2028
This day is Karwa Chauth. Panchang for London, Saturday, 7 October 2028: Krishna Chaturthi tithi until 12:18 am, Krittika nakshatra, Siddhi yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 9:59 am to 11:23 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:25 pm to 1:10 pm. Sunrise 7:11 am, sunset 6:23 pm.
Saturday, 7 October 2028, 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 7 Oct 2028 in London?
The Panchang on 7 Oct 2028 in London is Krishna Chaturthi tithi, Krittika nakshatra, Siddhi yoga and Bava karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Chaturthi until 12:18 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Krittika until 2:19 am
- Yoga
- Siddhi until 6:25 am
- Karana
- Bava until 11:41 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:11 am and 6:23 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 7:28 pm, moonset 11:37 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 London?
Rahu Kaal on 7 Oct 2028 in London is from 9:59 am to 11:23 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:11 am to 8:35 amGulika Kalam
- 7:11 am to 8:41 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:59 am to 11:23 amRahu Kaal
- 2:11 pm to 3:35 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 7 Oct 2028 in London?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:25 pm to 1:10 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.
- 8:41 am to 9:59 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:25 pm to 1:10 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:35 pm to 4:59 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 5:30 am to 6:22 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 7 Oct 2028 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.
7:11 am6:23 pm7:13 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:11 am to 8:35 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:35 am to 9:59 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:59 am to 11:23 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:23 am to 12:47 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:47 pm to 2:11 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:11 pm to 3:35 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:35 pm to 4:59 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:59 pm to 6:23 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:23 pm to 7:59 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:59 pm to 9:36 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:36 pm to 11:12 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:12 pm to 12:48 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:48 am to 2:24 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:24 am to 4:00 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:00 am to 5:37 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:37 am to 7:13 am (night) | Labh | Good |
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.
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 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.