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 Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). Panchang for Mumbai, Sunday, 18 July 2027: Purnima tithi until 9:12 pm, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kaal is 5:40 pm to 7:19 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:18 pm to 1:10 pm. Sunrise 6:10 am, sunset 7:19 pm.
Sunday, 18 July 2027, Mumbai
Calculated for Mumbai, Maharashtra at 19.076° N, 72.878° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
The Panchang on 18 Jul 2027 in Mumbai is Purnima tithi, Purva Ashadha nakshatra, Vaidhriti yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Ravivara.
Guru Purnima (Vyasa Purnima). A day to honour teachers and seek their blessings. Deity: Sage Vyasa and your guru.
Rahu Kaal on 18 Jul 2027 in Mumbai is from 5:40 pm to 7:19 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Abhijit muhurta, 12:18 pm to 1:10 pm, is the most widely used good time on 18 Jul 2027. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:10 am to 7:48 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:48 am to 9:27 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:27 am to 11:06 am | Labh | Good |
| 11:06 am to 12:44 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:44 pm to 2:23 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:23 pm to 4:01 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:01 pm to 5:40 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 5:40 pm to 7:19 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:19 pm to 8:40 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 8:40 pm to 10:01 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:01 pm to 11:23 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 11:23 pm to 12:44 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:44 am to 2:06 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 2:06 am to 3:27 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:27 am to 4:49 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:49 am to 6:10 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.
Mumbai follows the Marathi (amanta) calendar, with the year beginning at Gudi Padwa.
Well-known temples: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi, Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, Mumba Devi Temple.
Ganeshotsav is the city's defining festival, Dahi Handi is celebrated the day after Janmashtami, and Gudi Padwa begins the year with a gudi raised at every home.
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.