What is Navkarshi?
Navkarshi is a commonly observed Jain time reference after sunrise. A widespread convention associates Navkarshi with two Ghadi after sunrise — about forty-eight minutes — though the exact religious practice and rules followed should remain aligned with one’s tradition and Guru guidance.
Why the city matters
Sunrise is not the same in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, London or New York. Since Navkarshi is sunrise-linked, using a fixed national time would be misleading. Jain Panchang therefore uses the selected location to show sunrise and derived daily timings.
Navkarshi in daily planning
For users who observe food or water restrictions connected with sunrise-based practices, having today’s local time immediately visible reduces guesswork. The home dashboard makes Navkarshi a first-class feature rather than burying it in a long almanac table.
Sunrise is the anchor
The key idea is simple: the civil clock time changes with location and date, while the religious interval is anchored to local sunrise. That is why location-aware Panchang calculations matter.
A reference, not a substitute for guidance
Local calculations can provide the clock time, but personal vows, health-related exceptions and religious rules should be followed according to the user’s own Jain tradition and qualified guidance.
Use this guide with the Jain Panchang app
Check Navkarshi Times and understand why Navkarshi is calculated from local sunrise, its common two-Ghadi reference and location dependence. The Android and iPhone apps put the calculation beside the calendar so the explanation on this website and the practical daily screen work together.