✓ Astronomical calculations for Gangtok · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Gangtok on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Sunrise
5:19 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Moonrise
11:45 PM
Moonset
9:05 AM
Panchang Today in Gangtok
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 7:03 PM
Saptami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 5:50 AM
Vanija
till 7:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 5:09 PM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
🧭
Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Gangtok
⚠️
Rahu Kaal
11:37 AM - 1:12 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
3:43 AM - 4:31 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:12 AM - 12:02 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:44 PM - 6:08 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
⚠️
Yamaganda
6:53 AM - 8:28 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
⚠️
Gulika Kaal
10:03 AM - 11:37 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
⚠️
Durmuhurta
11:12 AM - 12:02 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Gangtok
27.32574, 88.61216 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 37m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
- Sikkim capital perched at 1,650m with cool mountain climate.
- Monsoon clouds can obscure Kanchenjunga views for weeks.
- October–November and March–May offer clearest mountain visibility.
Cultural Heritage
- Rumtek Monastery is the largest in Sikkim—seat of Kagyu lineage.
- Enchey and Do Drul Chorten monasteries add Buddhist dimension.
- Losar (Tibetan New Year) is celebrated with traditional fervor.