✓ Astronomical calculations for Gangtok · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Gangtok on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
4:43 AM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Moonrise
11:13 AM
Moonset
11:47 PM
Panchang Today in Gangtok
Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:06 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Gangtok
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Rahu Kaal
8:08 AM - 9:50 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:08 AM - 11:56 AM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:07 AM - 3:55 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:09 PM - 6:33 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:14 PM - 2:56 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
4:43 AM - 6:25 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:43 AM - 5:38 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
5:38 AM - 6:32 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:09 – 15:45
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Gangtok
27.32574, 88.61216 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 38m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- 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.