Choghadiya Today in New York City
Today’s choghadiya for New York City, New York, worked out from New York City’s own sunrise and sunset in Eastern Time (America/New York). New York’s Hindu community centres on Jackson Heights and Flushing in Queens and the Indo-Caribbean mandirs of Richmond Hill, with temples from Staten Island to Long Island and Westchester. New York City’s clock runs 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes behind India’s, so some festivals fall a day earlier here than in India.
Best times in New York City
| Choghadiya | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh शुभ | 7:50 AM to 9:06 AM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 2:13 PM to 3:30 PM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 8:13 PM to 9:57 PM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 9:57 PM to 11:40 PM | Good |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:19 AM to 12:00 PM | in Udveg and Char |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal काल Gulika Kaal Kala Vela | 6:33 AM to 7:50 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 7:50 AM to 9:06 AM | Good |
| Rog रोग Rahu Kaal | 9:06 AM to 10:23 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg उद्वेग | 10:23 AM to 11:40 AM | Avoid |
| Char चर | 11:40 AM to 12:56 PM | Neutral |
| Labh लाभ Yamaganda Vara Vela | 12:56 PM to 2:13 PM | Mixed |
| Amrit अमृत | 2:13 PM to 3:30 PM | Good |
| Kaal काल Kala Vela | 3:30 PM to 4:46 PM | Avoid |
Night choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Labh लाभ Kala Ratri | 4:46 PM to 6:30 PM | Mixed |
| Udveg उद्वेग | 6:30 PM to 8:13 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 8:13 PM to 9:57 PM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 9:57 PM to 11:40 PM | Good |
| Char चर | 11:40 PM to 1:24 AM | Neutral |
| Rog रोग | 1:24 AM to 3:07 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal काल | 3:07 AM to 4:51 AM | Avoid |
| Labh लाभ Kala Ratri | 4:51 AM to 6:34 AM | Mixed |
Panchang in New York City for today
Auspicious time
Times to avoid
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana are as at sunrise in New York City, with the time each one ends, all in New York City time and for the date chosen above.
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Hindu festivals in New York City: dates and timings
These are the dates as they fall in New York City, worked out for New York City’s own sunrise and moonrise. 14 of the 37 festivals below fall on a different day here than in India.
| Festival | Date in New York City |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Tue, Oct 20 Same day as India |
| Sharad Purnima | Sun, Oct 25 Same day as India |
| Karva Chauth Moonrise 7:35 PM. Puja 5:58 PM to 7:18 PM. Fast 7:21 AM to 7:35 PM. | Wed, Oct 28 Day before India (Thu, Oct 29) |
| Ahoi Ashtami | Sun, Nov 1 Same day as India |
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 Same day as India |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Sat, Nov 7 Day before India (Sun, Nov 8) |
| Kali Chaudas (Choti Diwali) | Sat, Nov 7 Same day as India |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) Lakshmi puja 5:03 PM to 6:51 PM. | Sun, Nov 8 Same day as India |
| Chhath Puja | Sun, Nov 15 Same day as India |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi | Fri, Nov 20 Same day as India |
| Tulsi Vivah | Sat, Nov 21 Same day as India |
| Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) | Tue, Nov 24 Same day as India |
| Vivah Panchami | Sun, Dec 13 Day before India (Mon, Dec 14) |
| Gita Jayanti | Sat, Dec 19 Day before India (Sun, Dec 20) |
| 2027 | |
| Makar Sankranti | Thu, Jan 14 Day before India (Fri, Jan 15) |
| Maha Shivratri | Sat, Mar 6 Same day as India |
| Holika Dahan | Sun, Mar 21 Day before India (Mon, Mar 22) |
| Holi | Mon, Mar 22 Day before India (Tue, Mar 23) |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Wed, Apr 7 Same day as India |
| Ram Navami | Wed, Apr 14 Day before India (Thu, Apr 15) |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Tue, Apr 20 Same day as India |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sat, May 8 Day before India (Sun, May 9) |
| Vat Savitri Vrat | Fri, Jun 4 Same day as India |
| Shani Jayanti | Fri, Jun 4 Same day as India |
| Ganga Dussehra | Sun, Jun 13 Same day as India |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | Mon, Jun 14 Same day as India |
| Guru Purnima | Sat, Jul 17 Day before India (Sun, Jul 18) |
| Sawan Somwar begins | Mon, Jul 19 Same day as India |
| Hariyali Teej | Wed, Aug 4 Same day as India |
| Nag Panchami | Fri, Aug 6 Same day as India |
| Raksha Bandhan | Mon, Aug 16 Day before India (Tue, Aug 17) |
| Krishna Janmashtami | Tue, Aug 24 Day before India (Wed, Aug 25) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Fri, Sep 3 Day before India (Sat, Sep 4) |
| Radha Ashtami | Tue, Sep 7 Day before India (Wed, Sep 8) |
| Anant Chaturdashi | Tue, Sep 14 Same day as India |
| Sharad Navratri begins | Thu, Sep 30 Same day as India |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Sat, Oct 9 Same day as India |
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. New York City keeps a different clock from India, so that moment can land on a different calendar day here. For festivals not listed, see the festival calendar.
Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and Pradosh in New York City
The next vrat days for New York City, with the tithi window in New York City time.
Ekadashi
| Papankusha Ekadashi | Wed, Oct 21 |
| Rama Ekadashi | Wed, Nov 4 |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | Sat, Dec 19 |
| Saphala Ekadashi | Sat, Jan 2 |
Purnima
| Ashwina Purnima Tithi 2:25 AM Oct 25 to 12:10 AM Oct 26 | Sun, Oct 25 |
| Kartika Purnima Tithi 1:12 PM Nov 23 to 9:53 AM Nov 24 | Tue, Nov 24 |
| Margashirsha Purnima Tithi 12:16 AM Dec 23 to 8:27 PM Dec 23 | Wed, Dec 23 |
| Pausha Purnima Tithi 10:59 AM Jan 21 to 7:16 AM Jan 22 Pausha Purnima Vrat: Thu, Jan 21 Pausha Purnima: Fri, Jan 22 | Thu, Jan 21 Fri, Jan 22 |
| Magha Purnima Tithi 9:28 PM Feb 19 to 6:21 PM Feb 20 | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Phalguna Purnima Tithi 8:50 AM Mar 21 to 6:42 AM Mar 22 | Sun, Mar 21 |
Amavasya
| Kartika Amavasya Tithi 12:57 AM Nov 08 to 2:00 AM Nov 09 | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Margashirsha Amavasya Tithi 5:42 PM Dec 07 to 7:51 PM Dec 08 | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Pausha Amavasya Tithi 12:44 PM Jan 06 to 3:24 PM Jan 07 Darsha Amavasya: Wed, Jan 6 Pausha Amavasya: Thu, Jan 7 | Wed, Jan 6 Thu, Jan 7 |
| Magha Amavasya Tithi 8:35 AM Feb 05 to 10:55 AM Feb 06 Darsha Amavasya: Fri, Feb 5 Magha Amavasya: Sat, Feb 6 | Fri, Feb 5 Sat, Feb 6 |
| Phalguna Amavasya Tithi 3:15 AM Mar 07 to 4:28 AM Mar 08 | Sun, Mar 7 |
| Chaitra Amavasya Tithi 8:09 PM Apr 05 to 7:50 PM Apr 06 | Tue, Apr 6 |
Pradosh
| Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja 6:05 PM to 8:43 PM | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja 4:47 PM to 7:32 PM | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Shani Pradosh Vrat Puja 6:25 PM to 7:25 PM | Sat, Nov 21 |
| Shani Pradosh Vrat Puja 4:28 PM to 7:23 PM | Sat, Dec 5 |
| Soma Pradosh Vrat Puja 4:31 PM to 7:28 PM | Mon, Dec 21 |
| Soma Pradosh Vrat Puja 4:41 PM to 7:36 PM | Mon, Jan 4 |
Hindu temples in and around New York City
Mandirs across the New York City area, from the city to the suburbs. Check each temple’s website for darshan hours and its festival programme.
Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam (Ganesh Temple), Hindu Temple Society of North America
Consecrated on 4 July 1977; the temple describes itself as the first authentic Hindu temple in North America built with traditional granite stones imported from India.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Established in 1974 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj on Bowne Street as the first BAPS mandir in North America; the New York State Senate and Assembly honoured its 50th anniversary in 2024.
Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple
Established in 1994 in a house; the new three-floor, 10,000 sq ft temple on the same site has a dome patterned on the Shirdi Mandir and a white marble idol of Baba about 8 ft tall.
Hindu Center
The Center says it was incorporated as a non-profit in May 1966; it runs free Hindi classes every Sunday.
Shri Tulsi Mandir
Began in 2004 in the basement of Pandit Lakhram R. Maharaj’s home; in September 2023 the corner of 111th Street and Liberty Avenue was co-named Shri Tulsi Mandir Way.
Shri Surya Narayan Mandir
A 2009 New York Daily News profile, reprinted by the mandir, described a congregation of more than 300 Hindus from Guyana, Trinidad, India and Bangladesh, with Maha Shivaratri its largest service.
ISKCON of New York City (Hare Krishna Center)
Its Radha Govinda deities, worshipped by Srila Prabhupada in Jaipur in January 1972, arrived in New York on 1 March 1972.
Bhakti Center
The center notes that Srila Prabhupada first brought bhakti to the West in this neighbourhood, with kirtan in Tompkins Square Park and talks at the Matchless Gifts storefront at 26 Second Avenue.
Staten Island Hindu Temple (Sree Ram Mandir)
Registered as a non-profit on 22 December 1997 by Staten Island Hindu families; the inaugural puja in its new building was held on 25 March 2006.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Long Island
Inaugurated with murti pratishtha on 9 October 2016; the 48,000 square foot mandir includes youth classrooms, a gymnasium and an assembly hall.
Bhavani Shankara Mandir
Founded in 1990 in leased space in Brentwood; its Central Islip mandir, led by Pandit Chandradeo Mohan, was completed in 2019.
Hindu Temple of Tri-State
Its sanctuary building was completed in November 2023.
Sri Ranganatha Temple
Its final samprokshana (kumbhabhishekam) was held on 27 May 2001, after ten stapathis from India spent 20 months on the traditional art work, including the Pranavakara vimanam.
The Hindu community in New York City
- About 680,800 people in the New York metro area, which also takes in parts of New Jersey, identify as Asian Indian alone, the most of any US metro; about 210,900 of them live in New York City itself. (US Census ACS 2020-24)
- Immigrant shopkeepers opened stores on 74th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens, in the 1970s, and the area is now known to many as Little India. (NY1)
- New York City public schools closed for Diwali for the first time on Friday, 1 November 2024, under a state Diwali School Holiday law that followed more than two decades of advocacy by South Asian and Indo-Caribbean community leaders. (QNS)
- The Phagwah (Holi) Parade, organised by the Indo-Caribbean community in Queens, runs down Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill, also known as Little Guyana; its 37th edition was held in March 2025. (Spectrum News NY1)
- The Federation of Indian Associations organises the India Day Parade on Madison Avenue every year; the 44th parade, in August 2026, drew about 200,000 people. (IANS)
New York City choghadiya and festivals: common questions
- What time is the Karva Chauth moonrise in New York City?
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a day before India (Thu, Oct 29): moonrise 7:35 PM, puja 5:58 PM to 7:18 PM. It can fall on a different calendar day from India because the fast is kept on the evening when the Chaturthi tithi is in force at moonrise, and New York City’s clock runs 9 hours 30 minutes behind India’s that week.
- When is Lakshmi puja on Diwali in New York City?
- The Lakshmi puja muhurat in New York City is Sunday, November 8, 2026: 5:03 PM to 6:51 PM.
- When is Holi 2027 in New York City?
- Monday, March 22, 2027 in New York City, a day before India (Tue, Mar 23). Holika Dahan: Sunday, March 21, 2027.
- When is Janmashtami 2027 in New York City?
- Tuesday, August 24, 2027 in New York City, a day before India (Wed, Aug 25).
- When is Dussehra 2026 in New York City?
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in New York City, same day as India.
- When does Navratri 2027 begin in New York City?
- Thursday, September 30, 2027 in New York City, same day as India.
- When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in New York City?
- Thursday, January 14, 2027 in New York City, a day before India (Fri, Jan 15).
- Do New York City public schools close for Diwali?
- Yes. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law (S.7574/A.7769) in November 2023 that makes Diwali a New York City public school holiday, and schools closed for Diwali for the first time on Friday, 1 November 2024. When Diwali falls on a weekend there is no school day to close.
- Which are the oldest Hindu temples in New York?
- In Flushing, the Hindu Center says it was incorporated in May 1966; the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Bowne Street was established in 1974 as the first BAPS mandir in North America; and the Ganesh Temple, also on Bowne Street, was consecrated on 4 July 1977.
Choghadiya through the year in New York City
Sunrise and sunset in New York City 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 | 7:15 AM | 4:59 PM | 9h 44m | 1h 13m | 1h 47m |
| 21 February | 6:42 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 55m | 1h 22m | 1h 38m |
| 21 March | 6:58 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 10m | 1h 31m | 1h 29m |
| 21 April | 6:09 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 32m | 1h 41m | 1h 19m |
| 21 May | 5:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 37m | 1h 50m | 1h 10m |
| 21 June | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 6m | 1h 53m | 1h 7m |
| 21 July | 5:42 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 40m | 1h 50m | 1h 10m |
| 21 August | 6:12 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 35m | 1h 42m | 1h 18m |
| 21 September | 6:42 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 14m | 1h 32m | 1h 28m |
| 21 October | 7:13 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 55m | 1h 22m | 1h 38m |
| 21 November | 6:49 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 45m | 1h 13m | 1h 47m |
| 21 December | 7:16 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 15m | 1h 9m | 1h 51m |
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