What is a Panchang?

Panchang means five limbs: tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga and karana. Together they describe the quality of a day in the Vedic calendar. This page shows tithi, vara, nakshatra and yoga. Karana is not shown yet.

• Tithi is the lunar day, based on the angle between the Moon and the Sun.
• Vara is the weekday and its ruling planet.
• Nakshatra is the star group the Moon is passing through.
• Yoga comes from the combined movement of the Sun and the Moon.

How to read the daily timings

Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika are time windows that many people prefer not to use for starting new work. Abhijit Muhurta is a window around midday that tradition treats as favourable. Each one is found by dividing the daylight between sunrise and sunset into equal parts, so the clock times change with your city and the season. How much weight to give them is a matter of personal belief and tradition.

Why your Panchang may differ from another site

• Location. Sunrise and every window depend on your city. Always pick the right one.
• Moment used. This page reads tithi, nakshatra and yoga at sunrise. Other sites may show the current moment or give end times.
• Ayanamsa. The calculation uses the Lahiri ayanamsa, the common standard in India.
• Method. Small differences of a few minutes are normal.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aaj Ka Panchang?

It is today’s Panchang: the tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga and daily timings for a given day and place.

What is Rahu Kaal?

It is a window of about one and a half hours each day. Many people avoid starting important new tasks in it. Its time changes by weekday, city and season.

Why does Rahu Kaal differ in each city?

Because it is one eighth of the daylight, and sunrise and sunset differ from place to place.

Does this work for cities outside India?

Yes. Pick the city and the time zone is filled in for you. If the date falls in daylight saving time, check the timezone field, because the clock times may be off by an hour.

Is this Panchang free?

Yes, and you do not need to sign in.

Please note: This Panchang is for learning and reflection. It does not predict or guarantee any outcome. For important events such as a wedding or a house entry, confirm the muhurta with a qualified astrologer. See our Disclaimer.

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