Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that provides five key elements (Pancha Anga): Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (sun-moon combination), Karana (half-tithi), and Vara (weekday). It is essential for determining auspicious times for various activities.

Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious time period that occurs every day, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. It is calculated based on sunrise and varies by day of the week. Important activities and new beginnings should be avoided during Rahu Kaal.

What is Abhijit Muhurat?

Abhijit Muhurat is considered the most auspicious time of the day, occurring around local noon. It lasts approximately 48 minutes and is suitable for starting any important work. However, it is not observed on Wednesdays.

How are Muhurat timings calculated?

Muhurat timings are calculated based on multiple factors including favorable Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara, while avoiding inauspicious periods like Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal. Different activities have specific rules based on classical Muhurat Shastra texts.

What is Griha Pravesh Muhurat?

Griha Pravesh Muhurat is the auspicious time for entering a new home. It considers factors like Tithi, Nakshatra, and avoids inauspicious periods. Traditionally, Griha Pravesh is avoided during Chaturmas (the four-month period from Ashadha to Kartik).

Daily Panchang & Auspicious Muhurats

Accurate Vedic Panchang based on Drik Ganita calculations. Find the perfect muhurat for your important life events.

Today's Panchang

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Understanding Vedic Panchang

The Panchang is a comprehensive Hindu calendar that provides five essential elements for determining auspicious timings and understanding cosmic influences.

Tithi (Lunar Day)

Tithi represents the lunar day based on the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, divided into Shukla (waxing) and Krishna (waning) Paksha. Each tithi has specific deities and is considered favorable for particular activities.

Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

Nakshatra refers to the 27 lunar mansions through which the Moon travels. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and has a ruling deity and planetary lord. Nakshatras are crucial for determining muhurat timing and personal horoscopes.

Yoga (Sun-Moon Combination)

Yoga is calculated from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. There are 27 yogas, each spanning 13°20'. Some yogas are considered highly auspicious (like Siddhi, Shubha) while others are inauspicious (like Vishkumbha, Vyatipata).

Karana (Half-Tithi)

Karana is half of a tithi, resulting in 60 karanas in a lunar month. There are 11 types: 7 movable (Chara) and 4 fixed (Sthira). Vishti (Bhadra) karana is generally considered inauspicious and should be avoided for new beginnings.

Vara (Weekday)

Each day of the week is ruled by a planet: Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), and Saturday (Saturn). Different activities are favored on different days.

Muhurat (Auspicious Time)

Muhurat is an auspicious time window calculated by considering tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and vara together with inauspicious periods like Rahu Kaal. Abhijit Muhurat around noon is considered universally auspicious.

Disclaimer: Panchang calculations are based on Drik Ganita (astronomical) principles using the Lahiri Ayanamsa. For important religious ceremonies or events, please consult with a qualified Vedic astrologer. Times shown are approximate and may vary slightly from traditional almanacs due to calculation methodology differences.