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.
San Francisco Panchang for Saturday, 2 November 2024
This day is Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). Panchang for San Francisco, Saturday, 2 November 2024: Shukla Pratipada tithi until 7:42 am, Vishakha nakshatra, Saubhagya yoga and Bava karana. Rahu Kaal is 10:14 am to 11:33 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:31 pm to 1:14 pm. Sunrise 7:36 am, sunset 6:09 pm.
Saturday, 2 November 2024, San Francisco
Calculated for San Francisco, California, United States at 37.775° N, 122.419° W (America/Los Angeles).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchang on 2 Nov 2024 in San Francisco?
The Panchang on 2 Nov 2024 in San Francisco is Shukla Pratipada tithi, Vishakha nakshatra, Saubhagya yoga and Bava karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Pratipada until 7:42 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha until 5:18 pm
- Yoga
- Saubhagya until 11:00 pm
- Karana
- Bava until 7:42 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:36 am and 6:09 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 8:53 am, moonset 6:38 pm
- Lunar month
- Kartika, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Festivals and special days
Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya). Sisters pray for their brothers' long life. Deity: Yama and Yamuna.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 2 Nov 2024 in San Francisco?
Rahu Kaal on 2 Nov 2024 in San Francisco is from 10:14 am to 11:33 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 7:36 am to 8:55 amGulika Kalam
- 7:36 am to 9:01 amDurmuhurtam
- 10:14 am to 11:33 amRahu Kaal
- 2:12 pm to 3:31 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 2 Nov 2024 in San Francisco?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:31 pm to 1:14 pm, is the most widely used good time on 2 Nov 2024. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 9:01 am to 10:14 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:31 pm to 1:14 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:31 pm to 4:50 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 4:50 am to 5:43 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 2 Nov 2024 in San Francisco?
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.
7:36 am6:09 pm6:37 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:36 am to 8:55 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:55 am to 10:14 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:14 am to 11:33 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:33 am to 12:53 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:53 pm to 2:12 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:12 pm to 3:31 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:31 pm to 4:50 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:50 pm to 6:09 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:09 pm to 7:50 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 7:50 pm to 9:31 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:31 pm to 11:12 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:12 pm to 12:53 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:53 am to 1:34 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:34 am to 3:15 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:15 am to 4:56 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:56 am to 6:37 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 2 Nov 2024, 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 2 Nov 2024?
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)
Panchang and festivals in San Francisco
Families in the Bay Area follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use San Francisco's own sunrise and sunset.
Well-known temples: Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, Fremont Hindu Temple.
Bay Area temples hold celebrations for all major festivals, often on the nearest weekend as well as on the day itself.
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.