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Kaal Ghatika - Vedic Clock — Live Sanātana timekeeping based on the Surya Siddhanta. View 30 Muhurtas, Ghati-Pala, Prahar, and Vikram Samvat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the clock work?
The clock is based on the Surya Siddhanta, an ancient Indian astronomical text. Unlike the modern 24-hour clock that starts at midnight, the Vedic day begins at sunrise and runs until the next sunrise. The day is divided into 30 muhurtas (each approximately 48 modern minutes), and time is measured in ghatis (24 minutes) and palas (24 seconds).
Why does it need my location?
Sunrise and sunset times vary based on your geographical position. The App uses your location to calculate the exact sunrise and sunset for your coordinates, which determines the start and end of the Vedic day and the duration of each muhurta.
What happens if I deny location access?
If location access is denied, the App defaults to the coordinates of Ujjain(23.1765° N, 75.7885° E) — India's historical prime meridian and the reference point used in the Surya Siddhanta. The clock will still function correctly for the Ujjain timezone.
Does it work offline?
Yes. All astronomical calculations are performed locally on your device. No internet connection is required once the App is installed. The App uses mathematical formulas to compute sunrise, sunset, and muhurta timings without any external data.
What are muhurtas?
A muhurta is a traditional Vedic unit of time. The day (sunrise to sunrise) is divided into 30 muhurtas — 15 during the daytime (sunrise to sunset) and 15 during the nighttime (sunset to next sunrise). Each muhurta has a specific name and is considered auspicious or inauspicious for different activities according to Hindu tradition.
App Info
- Version: 1.0.0
- Developer: Kaal Ghatika