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Sunrise Today in Chand Chand में सूर्योदय

Sunrise Today in Chand
05:06 AM
Sunday, 21 June 2026 • रविवार
Sunrise
05:06 AM
Sunset
06:49 PM
Day Length
13h 42m
Solar Noon
11:58 AM
Tomorrow's sunrise: 05:07 AM • Sunset today: 06:49 PM →

Sandhya Times for Chand

Brahma Muhurta
03:30 AM – 04:18 AM

The most spiritually charged 48-minute window of the day. Best for meditation, japa, and study. (96–48 minutes before sunrise)

Pratah Sandhya
04:42 AM – 05:30 AM

Morning Sandhyavandana window. Offer arghya to the rising Sun, recite Gayatri Mantra. ±24 minutes around sunrise.

Madhyahna Sandhya
11:58 AM

Solar noon — midpoint between sunrise and sunset. Brief Madhyahnika argha to the Sun at zenith.

Sayam Sandhya
06:25 PM – 07:13 PM

Evening Sandhyavandana window. Final arghya to the setting Sun. ±24 minutes around sunset.

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This Week — Sunrise in Chand

Date Day Sunrise Sunset Day Length Brahma Muhurta
21 Jun Sunday 05:06 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 03:30 AM – 04:18 AM
22 Jun Monday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 03:31 AM – 04:19 AM
23 Jun Tuesday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 03:31 AM – 04:19 AM
24 Jun Wednesday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 03:31 AM – 04:19 AM
25 Jun Thursday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 03:31 AM – 04:19 AM
26 Jun Friday 05:08 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 03:32 AM – 04:20 AM
27 Jun Saturday 05:08 AM 06:50 PM 13h 42m 03:32 AM – 04:20 AM
This Month — Chand (30 days)
Date Day Sunrise Sunset Day Length Solar Noon
01 Jun Monday 05:06 AM 06:42 PM 13h 36m 11:54 AM
02 Jun Tuesday 05:06 AM 06:42 PM 13h 36m 11:54 AM
03 Jun Wednesday 05:06 AM 06:42 PM 13h 37m 11:54 AM
04 Jun Thursday 05:06 AM 06:43 PM 13h 37m 11:54 AM
05 Jun Friday 05:05 AM 06:43 PM 13h 38m 11:54 AM
06 Jun Saturday 05:05 AM 06:44 PM 13h 38m 11:55 AM
07 Jun Sunday 05:05 AM 06:44 PM 13h 39m 11:55 AM
08 Jun Monday 05:05 AM 06:45 PM 13h 39m 11:55 AM
09 Jun Tuesday 05:05 AM 06:45 PM 13h 40m 11:55 AM
10 Jun Wednesday 05:05 AM 06:45 PM 13h 40m 11:55 AM
11 Jun Thursday 05:05 AM 06:46 PM 13h 40m 11:55 AM
12 Jun Friday 05:05 AM 06:46 PM 13h 41m 11:56 AM
13 Jun Saturday 05:05 AM 06:46 PM 13h 41m 11:56 AM
14 Jun Sunday 05:05 AM 06:47 PM 13h 41m 11:56 AM
15 Jun Monday 05:06 AM 06:47 PM 13h 41m 11:56 AM
16 Jun Tuesday 05:06 AM 06:47 PM 13h 42m 11:56 AM
17 Jun Wednesday 05:06 AM 06:48 PM 13h 42m 11:57 AM
18 Jun Thursday 05:06 AM 06:48 PM 13h 42m 11:57 AM
19 Jun Friday 05:06 AM 06:48 PM 13h 42m 11:57 AM
20 Jun Saturday 05:06 AM 06:48 PM 13h 42m 11:57 AM
21 Jun Sunday 05:06 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 11:58 AM
22 Jun Monday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 11:58 AM
23 Jun Tuesday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 11:58 AM
24 Jun Wednesday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 11:58 AM
25 Jun Thursday 05:07 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 11:58 AM
26 Jun Friday 05:08 AM 06:49 PM 13h 42m 11:59 AM
27 Jun Saturday 05:08 AM 06:50 PM 13h 42m 11:59 AM
28 Jun Sunday 05:08 AM 06:50 PM 13h 41m 11:59 AM
29 Jun Monday 05:09 AM 06:50 PM 13h 41m 11:59 AM
30 Jun Tuesday 05:09 AM 06:50 PM 13h 41m 11:59 AM

Major Cities Today

New Delhi
05:25 AM
Mumbai
06:01 AM
Kolkata
04:52 AM
Bangalore
05:52 AM
Chennai
05:41 AM
Hyderabad
05:41 AM
Ahmedabad
05:55 AM
Pune
05:58 AM

What is Sunrise? सूर्योदय क्या है?

Sunrise (सूर्योदय / Suryodaya) is the moment the upper limb of the Sun appears above the eastern horizon. In Vedic tradition, sunrise is the most sacred moment of the day — the start of all dharmic activities, panchang reckoning, and tithi calculation. The 90 minutes before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta) is considered the most spiritually charged window of the entire 24-hour cycle.

सूर्योदय वह क्षण है जब सूर्य पूर्व क्षितिज से ऊपर उठता है। वैदिक परम्परा में यह दिन का सबसे पवित्र क्षण है — सभी धार्मिक कार्यों, पंचांग गणना और तिथि निर्धारण का प्रारम्भ।

In modern astronomy, sunrise is calculated as the moment the upper edge of the Sun's disc crosses the horizon — accounting for atmospheric refraction (which lifts the Sun's apparent position by about 34 arcminutes). In Vedic astronomy, sunrise (सूर्योदय) is calculated identically but carries far deeper meaning: the start of the new day's tithi (which can shift if you compute by midnight vs sunrise), the start time for sandhyavandana, the reference for muhurat calculation, and the gateway to Brahma Muhurta — the 96-minute window before sunrise considered the most powerful for meditation, study, and spiritual practice. This is why Vedic dharma fundamentally treats sunrise — not midnight — as the start of the day.

What is Brahma Muhurta? ब्रह्म मुहूर्त क्या है?

Brahma Muhurta (ब्रह्म मुहूर्त — 'Creator's hour') is the 48-minute window starting 96 minutes before sunrise. It is the 14th muhurat of the night and the most sattvic (pure) time of the entire day. The atmosphere is at its quietest, the air carries the highest oxygen content, and the mind is in its most receptive state.

Calculation: Brahma Muhurta = Sunrise − 1h 36m to Sunrise − 48m (a 48-minute window)

Benefits

  • Best time for meditation, japa, and pranayama
  • Best time for study, learning, and memorization
  • Mental clarity and concentration are at peak
  • Sattvic energy is highest — practices done at this time bear maximum fruit
  • Rishi-traditional 'time of the gods' — divine grace flows easily

Charaka Samhita and Ayurveda recommend rising in Brahma Muhurta for health and longevity. Many great rishis, sadhakas, and sages — Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Vivekananda, modern yogis — emphasized practicing in this window.

Vedic Significance

The Vedas, Upanishads, and all Smriti texts treat the sandhya (junction of day and night) as the most sacred ritual moment. The Twice-Born (dvija) — Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas after upanayana — are dharmically required to perform Sandhyavandana three times a day: at sunrise (Pratah), midday (Madhyahna), and sunset (Sayam). The Gayatri Mantra is the central practice. Skipping sandhyavandana is considered a grave omission in classical dharma. The Sun (Surya) is among the foremost deities of the Veda — the earliest vedic mantras are addressed to him.

Rituals

  1. 1
    Wake before sunrise — ideally 1.5 hours prior to enter Brahma Muhurta
  2. 2
    Bath, clean clothes, sandalwood tilak
  3. 3
    Face east, offer arghya (water libation) to the rising Sun with both hands joined
  4. 4
    Recite Aditya Hridayam, Gayatri Mantra, or Surya Ashtottara
  5. 5
    Bow to the Sun (Surya Pranam / 12 Surya Namaskara postures)
  6. 6
    Begin the day's work with positive sankalpa (intention)

Mantras

Surya Gayatri Mantra
ॐ भास्कराय विद्महे महद्द्युतिकराय धीमहि। तन्नो आदित्यः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Mahad-dyutikaraya Dhimahi. Tanno Adityah Prachodayat.
Meaning: We meditate upon the Sun (Bhaskara), the great illuminator. May Aditya inspire us.
Japa: 108 times facing the rising Sun
Aditya Hridayam (opening verse)
ॐ नमो भगवते आदित्याय। ॐ खखोल्काय नमः।
Om Namo Bhagavate Adityaya. Om Khakholkaya Namah.
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Aditya, the brilliant Sun.
Japa: Full 31-shloka Aditya Hridayam recommended at sunrise
Gayatri Mantra (Vedic)
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः। तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं। भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि। धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha. Tat Savitur Varenyam. Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi. Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
Meaning: We meditate upon the radiant glory of Savitur (the Sun); may He illumine our intellects.
Japa: 108 or 1008 times in Brahma Muhurta or at Pratah Sandhya

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise today?

Sunrise time today depends on your city — typically between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM in India, varying by latitude and season. The exact time for your city is shown at the top of this page. Use the city selector to view sunrise time for any major city in India.

What is Brahma Muhurta?

Brahma Muhurta is the 48-minute window starting approximately 1h 36m before sunrise (and ending 48m before sunrise). It is considered the most spiritually powerful time of the day — ideal for meditation, study, and practicing yoga. The atmosphere is purest and the mind is most receptive.

Why is sunrise important in Hindu tradition?

In Vedic dharma, the day begins at sunrise — not midnight. All tithi calculations, festival observances, vrat fasts, and panchang elements are reckoned from sunrise. The Twice-Born (dvija) are required to perform Sandhyavandana at sunrise (Pratah Sandhya), reciting the Gayatri Mantra and offering arghya to the Sun.

How is sunrise time calculated?

Modern astronomical computation calculates sunrise as the moment the upper limb of the Sun crosses the horizon, accounting for ~34 arcminutes of atmospheric refraction. This gives the same value used by IMD (India Meteorological Department) and NASA. Different cities have different sunrise times because of their latitude, longitude, and altitude.

Why does sunrise time vary daily?

The Sun's apparent path shifts with the seasons due to Earth's axial tilt (~23.5°) and elliptical orbit. From the winter solstice (Dec 21) to summer solstice (Jun 21), sunrise gets progressively earlier in the Northern Hemisphere. The variation can be 60+ minutes between June and December for a single city.

Is sunrise the same across India?

No — India is geographically wide. Sunrise in Itanagar (East) is about 1 hour earlier than in Dwarka (West). All India follows IST (UTC+5:30) so the clock-time of sunrise differs significantly between East and West. For example, on a typical day, sunrise might be 5:00 AM in Kolkata, 6:00 AM in Delhi, and 6:30 AM in Mumbai.

What is Sandhyavandana?

Sandhyavandana (सन्ध्यावन्दन — 'salutation at the junctions') is the daily Vedic ritual performed at sunrise, midday, and sunset. It includes Achamana, Pranayama, Sankalpa, Marjana, Aghamarshana, Arghya to Sun, Gayatri japa (108 times), and Upasthana. It is mandatory for Twice-Born (dvija) according to Smriti.

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