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.
This day is Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada. Panchang for Varanasi, Saturday, 30 October 2027: Shukla Pratipada tithi until 5:57 pm, Swati nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Kimstughna karana. Rahu Kaal is 8:52 am to 10:17 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:19 am to 12:04 pm. Sunrise 6:04 am, sunset 5:18 pm.
Hindu Calendar this monthGovardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada timings
Saturday, 30 October 2027, Varanasi
Calculated for Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh at 25.318° N, 82.974° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
The Panchang on 30 Oct 2027 in Varanasi is Shukla Pratipada tithi, Swati nakshatra, Ayushman yoga and Kimstughna karana, on Shanivara.
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada. Annakut offering. Gujarati New Year (Bestu Varas) in many years. Deity: Lord Krishna and King Bali.
Rahu Kaal on 30 Oct 2027 in Varanasi is from 8:52 am to 10:17 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
Abhijit muhurta, 11:19 am to 12:04 pm, is the most widely used good time on 30 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:04 am to 7:28 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:28 am to 8:52 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:52 am to 10:17 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:17 am to 11:41 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:41 am to 1:05 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:05 pm to 2:30 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:30 pm to 3:54 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:54 pm to 5:18 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:18 pm to 6:54 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 6:54 pm to 8:30 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:30 pm to 10:06 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 10:06 pm to 11:41 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 11:41 pm to 1:17 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:17 am to 2:53 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:53 am to 4:29 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:29 am to 6:04 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
Varanasi follows the North Indian purnimanta calendar.
Well-known temples: Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.
The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is held every day, and on Kartika Purnima the ghats are lit with lamps for Dev Deepawali.
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.