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 Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). Panchang for Surat, Sunday, 15 October 2028: Krishna Dwadashi tithi until 7:23 pm, Purva Phalguni nakshatra, Shukla yoga and Kaulava karana. Rahu Kaal is 4:46 pm to 6:14 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:00 pm to 12:47 pm. Sunrise 6:34 am, sunset 6:14 pm.
Sunday, 15 October 2028, Surat
Calculated for Surat, Gujarat at 21.170° N, 72.831° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
The Panchang on 15 Oct 2028 in Surat is Krishna Dwadashi tithi, Purva Phalguni nakshatra, Shukla yoga and Kaulava karana, on Ravivara.
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi). Traditionally good for buying gold, silver and utensils. Deity: Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera.
Rahu Kaal on 15 Oct 2028 in Surat is from 4:46 pm to 6:14 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Abhijit muhurta, 12:00 pm to 12:47 pm, is the most widely used good time on 15 Oct 2028. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:34 am to 8:01 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:01 am to 9:29 am | Char | Weak |
| 9:29 am to 10:56 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:56 am to 12:24 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 12:24 pm to 1:51 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:51 pm to 3:19 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 3:19 pm to 4:46 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:46 pm to 6:14 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:14 pm to 7:46 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:46 pm to 9:19 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 9:19 pm to 10:51 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:51 pm to 12:24 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:24 am to 1:56 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:56 am to 3:29 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 3:29 am to 5:02 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:02 am to 6:34 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.
Surat follows the Gujarati (amanta) calendar.
Well-known temples: Ambika Niketan Temple, ISKCON Temple.
Surat has its own festival, Chandani Padvo, the day after Sharad Purnima, when families gather on terraces to eat ghari, and Uttarayan kite flying is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
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.