Choghadiya Today in Hyderabad
Today’s choghadiya for Hyderabad, Telangana, worked out from Hyderabad’s own sunrise and sunset in India Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). Hyderabad’s festival year opens with Bonalu, the Ashada Sundays when bonam pots go up to Golconda Fort, Ujjaini Mahakali in Secunderabad and Lal Darwaza in turn, and runs through the Khairatabad Ganesh’s immersion in Hussain Sagar and the flower stacks of Bathukamma in September and October; above the lake stands Birla Mandir, Dr B.D. Birla’s white marble temple to Venkateshwara on Naubat Pahad.
Best times in Hyderabad
| Choghadiya | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Labh लाभ | 9:09 AM to 10:34 AM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 1:25 PM to 2:51 PM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 5:42 PM to 7:17 PM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 7:17 PM to 8:51 PM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 4:43 AM to 6:18 AM | Good |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:37 AM to 12:23 PM | in Amrit and Kaal; overlaps Vara Vela, Yamaganda, Kala Vela |
Amrit, Shubh and Labh windows clear of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal, Vara Vela, Kala Vela and Kala Ratri, with the Abhijit Muhurat. A good choghadiya that falls in one of them is marked Mixed in the tables below. How these overlaps work.
Day choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg उद्वेग | 6:17 AM to 7:43 AM | Avoid |
| Char चर | 7:43 AM to 9:09 AM | Neutral |
| Labh लाभ | 9:09 AM to 10:34 AM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत Vara Vela | 10:34 AM to 12:00 PM | Mixed |
| Kaal काल Yamaganda Kala Vela | 12:00 PM to 1:25 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 1:25 PM to 2:51 PM | Good |
| Rog रोग Gulika Kaal | 2:51 PM to 4:16 PM | Avoid |
| Udveg उद्वेग Rahu Kaal | 4:16 PM to 5:42 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh शुभ | 5:42 PM to 7:17 PM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 7:17 PM to 8:51 PM | Good |
| Char चर | 8:51 PM to 10:25 PM | Neutral |
| Rog रोग | 10:25 PM to 12:00 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal काल | 12:00 AM to 1:34 AM | Avoid |
| Labh लाभ Kala Ratri | 1:34 AM to 3:09 AM | Mixed |
| Udveg उद्वेग | 3:09 AM to 4:43 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 4:43 AM to 6:18 AM | Good |
Panchang in Hyderabad for today
Auspicious time
Times to avoid
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Hindu festivals in Hyderabad: dates and timings
These are the dates as they fall in Hyderabad, worked out for Hyderabad’s own sunrise and moonrise. All of the festivals below fall on the same day here as in Delhi.
| Festival | Date in Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Tue, Oct 20 Same day as Delhi |
| Sharad Purnima | Sun, Oct 25 Same day as Delhi |
| Karva Chauth Moonrise 8:41 PM. Puja 5:46 PM to 7:01 PM. Fast 6:13 AM to 8:41 PM. | Thu, Oct 29 Same day as Delhi |
| Ahoi Ashtami | Sun, Nov 1 Same day as Delhi |
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 Same day as Delhi |
| Kali Chaudas (Choti Diwali) | Sat, Nov 7 Same day as Delhi |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Sun, Nov 8 Same day as Delhi |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) Lakshmi puja 6:09 PM to 8:09 PM. | Sun, Nov 8 Same day as Delhi |
| Chhath Puja | Sun, Nov 15 Same day as Delhi |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi | Fri, Nov 20 Same day as Delhi |
| Tulsi Vivah | Sat, Nov 21 Same day as Delhi |
| Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) | Tue, Nov 24 Same day as Delhi |
| Vivah Panchami | Mon, Dec 14 Same day as Delhi |
| Gita Jayanti | Sun, Dec 20 Same day as Delhi |
| 2027 | |
| Makar Sankranti | Fri, Jan 15 Same day as Delhi |
| Maha Shivratri | Sat, Mar 6 Same day as Delhi |
| Holika Dahan | Mon, Mar 22 Same day as Delhi |
| Holi | Tue, Mar 23 Same day as Delhi |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Wed, Apr 7 Same day as Delhi |
| Ram Navami | Thu, Apr 15 Same day as Delhi |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Tue, Apr 20 Same day as Delhi |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sun, May 9 Same day as Delhi |
| Vat Savitri Vrat | Fri, Jun 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Shani Jayanti | Fri, Jun 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Ganga Dussehra | Sun, Jun 13 Same day as Delhi |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | Mon, Jun 14 Same day as Delhi |
| Guru Purnima | Sun, Jul 18 Same day as Delhi |
| Sawan Somwar begins | Mon, Jul 19 Same day as Delhi |
| Hariyali Teej | Wed, Aug 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Nag Panchami | Fri, Aug 6 Same day as Delhi |
| Raksha Bandhan | Tue, Aug 17 Same day as Delhi |
| Krishna Janmashtami | Wed, Aug 25 Same day as Delhi |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Sat, Sep 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Radha Ashtami | Wed, Sep 8 Same day as Delhi |
| Anant Chaturdashi | Tue, Sep 14 Same day as Delhi |
| Sharad Navratri begins | Thu, Sep 30 Same day as Delhi |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Sat, Oct 9 Same day as Delhi |
Why a date can differ: a tithi (lunar day) begins at the same instant everywhere on earth, but a festival is kept on the local day when its tithi holds at the right moment, such as sunrise or moonrise. Hyderabad’s sunrise and moonrise come at different minutes from Delhi’s, so now and then that moment lands on a different calendar day here. For festivals not listed, see the festival calendar.
Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and Pradosh in Hyderabad
The next vrat days for Hyderabad, with the tithi window in Hyderabad time.
Ekadashi
| Papankusha Ekadashi | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Rama Ekadashi | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | Sun, Dec 20 |
| Saphala Ekadashi | Sun, Jan 3 |
Purnima
| Ashwina Purnima Tithi 11:55 AM Oct 25 to 9:40 AM Oct 26 Ashwina Purnima Vrat: Sun, Oct 25 Ashwina Purnima: Mon, Oct 26 | Sun, Oct 25 Mon, Oct 26 |
| Kartika Purnima Tithi 11:42 PM Nov 23 to 8:23 PM Nov 24 | Tue, Nov 24 |
| Margashirsha Purnima Tithi 10:46 AM Dec 23 to 6:57 AM Dec 24 Margashirsha Purnima Vrat: Wed, Dec 23 Margashirsha Purnima: Thu, Dec 24 | Wed, Dec 23 Thu, Dec 24 |
| Pausha Purnima Tithi 9:29 PM Jan 21 to 5:46 PM Jan 22 | Fri, Jan 22 |
| Magha Purnima Tithi 7:58 AM Feb 20 to 4:51 AM Feb 21 | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Phalguna Purnima Tithi 6:20 PM Mar 21 to 4:12 PM Mar 22 | Mon, Mar 22 |
Amavasya
| Kartika Amavasya Tithi 11:27 AM Nov 08 to 12:30 PM Nov 09 Darsha Amavasya: Sun, Nov 8 Kartika Amavasya: Mon, Nov 9 | Sun, Nov 8 Mon, Nov 9 |
| Margashirsha Amavasya Tithi 4:12 AM Dec 08 to 6:21 AM Dec 09 | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Pausha Amavasya Tithi 11:14 PM Jan 06 to 1:54 AM Jan 08 | Thu, Jan 7 |
| Magha Amavasya Tithi 7:05 PM Feb 05 to 9:25 PM Feb 06 | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Phalguna Amavasya Tithi 1:45 PM Mar 07 to 2:58 PM Mar 08 Darsha Amavasya: Sun, Mar 7 Phalguna Amavasya: Mon, Mar 8 | Sun, Mar 7 Mon, Mar 8 |
| Chaitra Amavasya Tithi 5:39 AM Apr 06 to 5:20 AM Apr 07 | Tue, Apr 6 |
Pradosh
| Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:49 PM to 8:17 PM | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:42 PM to 8:13 PM | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:39 PM to 8:12 PM | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:40 PM to 8:15 PM | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Soma Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:46 PM to 8:21 PM | Mon, Dec 21 |
| Bhauma Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:54 PM to 8:29 PM | Tue, Jan 5 |
Hindu temples in and around Hyderabad
Mandirs across the Hyderabad area, from the city to the suburbs. Check each temple’s website for darshan hours and its festival programme.
Birla Mandir
Incredible India records the white marble temple that Dr B.D. Birla conceived as an offering to Venkateshwara, built by artisans over ten years with an 11-foot idol inside and run by the Birla Group since 1976, on a hillock Telangana Tourism gives as 280 feet high; its article adds Rajasthan marble, a blend of Odisha and South Indian styles and walls carved with the Ramayana and Mahabharata; open 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Chilkur Balaji Temple
Incredible India describes the ‘Visa God’ temple on Osman Sagar where devotees circle the sanctum eleven times when making a vow and 108 times after it is answered, estimates 75,000 to 100,000 pilgrims a week and notes that the temple accepts no monetary donations; Telangana Tourism counts it among the oldest temples to Venkateswara.
Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple
Incredible India tells how Suriti Appaiah, a palanquin bearer posted to Ujjain during the cholera outbreak of 1813, vowed to install Mahakali in Secunderabad and kept the vow with a wooden idol in July 1815; the stone idol in the sanctum, holding sword, damaru, spear and amrit vessel behind a silver kavacham, is believed to have been unearthed when the sanctum was built in 1964, and the temple is at its busiest during the Ashada Bonalu; open 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, to 1:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Fridays.
Jagannath Temple
Incredible India records the red sandstone temple built in 2009 as a replica of Puri, with a 70-foot shikharam and carvings by more than 60 sculptors, busiest during its Rath Yatra; Telangana Tourism attributes it to the Odia community under the Kalinga Cultural Trust.
Sri Sri Radha Madanmohan Mandir (ISKCON Abids)
The temple’s site dates its start to 1976 and lists Mangala Arati at 4:30 AM, Sringar Darshan at 7:30 AM, Bhoga Arati at 12:30 PM, Gaura Arati at 7:00 PM and Sayana Arati at 8:30 PM, with darshan 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:30 to 8:00 PM, and announces its Golden Jubilee from 15 to 18 August 2026 at the Exhibition Grounds in Nampally, 4 to 9 PM each evening, with a boat festival and a Shobha Yatra.
Sri Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple, Keesaragutta
The district site holds the shrine to have existed since the Treta Yuga: Rama, wishing to install 101 lingas here after the war in Lanka, sent Hanuman to Varanasi for them, and when he returned after the muhurta had passed Shiva gave Rama a self-manifested linga, which stands in the sanctum, while the 101 lingas Hanuman flung aside lie about the hill; the site derives the name from Kesarigiri.
Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
Telangana Tourism counts it among the city’s ancient temples, built around 1198 by the Kakatiya king Prola II.
Balkampet Yellamma Temple
The Hyderabad district’s Bonalu page gives the temple its turn on the festival’s second Sunday, together with Ujjaini Mahakali in Secunderabad, and Telangana Tourism describes it as a popular temple famous for its Bonalu celebrations.
Festival traditions in Hyderabad
- Census 2011 counted 3,943,323 people in Hyderabad district, 51.89 percent of them Hindu, with Muslims (43.45 percent) and Christians (2.22 percent) the next largest groups. (Census 2011 district tables)
- Bonalu moves through the city by Sunday in the Hyderabad district’s account: Golconda Fort on the first Sunday of Ashada, Ujjaini Mahakali in Secunderabad and Balkampet Yellamma on the second, and the Pochamma and Katta Maisamma temples near Chilkalguda and the Matheswari temple at Lal Darwaza in the Old City on the third, with women carrying the bonam on their heads to the goddess. (Hyderabad district)
- On the evening of 29 September 2025 the state’s Bathukamma celebration at Saroornagar Stadium set two Guinness World Records: a floral Bathukamma 63.11 feet high and 11 feet wide, built from about seven tonnes of flowers by some 300 workers over 72 hours, and a synchronised performance by 1,354 women, both declared by Guinness representatives on the ground. (News on AIR, 30 September 2025)
- Over two lakh Ganesh idols were immersed in Hussain Sagar, other lakes and artificial ponds for the 2025 festival, the 69-foot Khairatabad Maha Ganesh going into Hussain Sagar on the afternoon of 6 September after its procession, with about 15,000 municipal and sanitation workers on the clean-up. (News on AIR, 7 September 2025)
- The 2024 Khairatabad idol was a 70-foot Saptamukha Maha Shakti Ganapati with seven faces; its procession began around 6:30 AM on 17 September and reached Tank Bund for immersion in Hussain Sagar that afternoon before a huge crowd. (Free Press Journal, 17 September 2024)
- On the Bonalu Sunday of 16 July 2023 long queues formed from the early hours at the Akkanna Madanna temple in Haribowli, Sri Simhavahini Mahankali at Lal Darwaza and the Bhagyalakshmi temple at Charminar, women carrying the bonam, a sweetened meal in a pot, on their heads. (News on AIR, 17 July 2023)
Hyderabad choghadiya and festivals: common questions
- What time is the Karva Chauth moonrise in Hyderabad?
- Thursday, October 29, 2026: moonrise 8:41 PM, puja 5:46 PM to 7:01 PM.
- When is Lakshmi puja on Diwali in Hyderabad?
- The Lakshmi puja muhurat in Hyderabad is Sunday, November 8, 2026: 6:09 PM to 8:09 PM.
- When is Holi 2027 in Hyderabad?
- Tuesday, March 23, 2027 in Hyderabad, same day as Delhi. Holika Dahan: Monday, March 22, 2027.
- When is Janmashtami 2027 in Hyderabad?
- Wednesday, August 25, 2027 in Hyderabad, same day as Delhi.
- When is Dussehra 2026 in Hyderabad?
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Hyderabad, same day as Delhi.
- When does Navratri 2027 begin in Hyderabad?
- Thursday, September 30, 2027 in Hyderabad, same day as Delhi.
- When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in Hyderabad?
- Friday, January 15, 2027 in Hyderabad, same day as Delhi.
- When is Bonalu in Hyderabad?
- On the Sundays of the Hindu month of Ashada, in July or August. The Hyderabad district’s account starts the festival at Golconda Fort on the first Sunday, moves to Ujjaini Mahakali in Secunderabad and Balkampet Yellamma on the second, and closes at the Pochamma and Katta Maisamma temples near Chilkalguda and the Lal Darwaza Mahankali in the Old City on the third, women carrying the bonam, a sweetened meal in a pot, to the goddess. The Sundays shift each year with the lunar month.
- Where is the Khairatabad Ganesh immersed?
- In Hussain Sagar, from Tank Bund, after a morning procession through the city. The 70-foot Saptamukha Ganapati of 2024 went in on the afternoon of 17 September, and the 69-foot idol of 2025 on the afternoon of 6 September, the day over two lakh idols from across Hyderabad were immersed in the lake, other lakes and artificial ponds.
Choghadiya through the year in Hyderabad
Sunrise and sunset in Hyderabad on the 21st of each month, and how long one choghadiya lasts by day and by night.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Each day choghadiya | Each night choghadiya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 6:50 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 15m | 1h 24m | 1h 36m |
| 21 February | 6:40 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 40m | 1h 28m | 1h 32m |
| 21 March | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 7m | 1h 31m | 1h 29m |
| 21 April | 5:56 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 37m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
| 21 May | 5:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 0m | 1h 38m | 1h 22m |
| 21 June | 5:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 10m | 1h 39m | 1h 21m |
| 21 July | 5:52 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 1m | 1h 38m | 1h 22m |
| 21 August | 6:00 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 38m | 1h 35m | 1h 25m |
| 21 September | 6:05 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 9m | 1h 31m | 1h 29m |
| 21 October | 6:11 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 40m | 1h 28m | 1h 32m |
| 21 November | 6:24 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 16m | 1h 24m | 1h 36m |
| 21 December | 6:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 5m | 1h 23m | 1h 37m |
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