Daily Panchang
Tithi · Nakshatra · Yoga
Get the accurate Hindu Panchang (almanac) for any date and location. Includes all five limbs of Vedic timekeeping - essential for auspicious timing.
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The Five Limbs of Panchang
The word "Panchang" comes from "Pancha" (five) + "Anga" (limb) - five elements of the Hindu almanac used for auspicious timing and religious observances.
Tithi
Lunar day based on Moon-Sun angle
Nakshatra
Moon's lunar mansion on that day
Yoga
Sum of Sun and Moon longitudes
Karana
Half of a Tithi - for activity timing
Vara
Day of the week, each planet-ruled
What Is a Panchang?
A Panchang (also Panchangam) is the traditional Hindu almanac. The name means "five limbs", and those five elements together describe the nature of any day. Families use the Panchang to pick dates for weddings, griha pravesh and naming ceremonies, to know fasting days like Ekadashi, and to avoid inauspicious hours such as Rahu Kalam.
Our Daily Panchang works for any date and any city in the world. It is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon for your location, so you are not relying on a printed calendar made for another city.
The Five Limbs of the Panchang
| Limb | What it is | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Lunar day. 30 tithis make a lunar month: 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning). | Every 12° the Moon moves ahead of the Sun. |
| Vara | Weekday, from Sunday (Ravivar) to Saturday (Shanivar). Each is ruled by a planet. | Counted from local sunrise, not midnight. |
| Nakshatra | The star the Moon is passing through, one of 27. | Moon's sidereal longitude in steps of 13°20′. |
| Yoga | One of 27 combinations such as Siddhi, Shubha or Vyatipata. | Sun + Moon longitude, in steps of 13°20′. |
| Karana | Half a tithi. There are 11 karanas; Vishti (Bhadra) is avoided for auspicious work. | Every 6° of Moon minus Sun. |
What This Panchang Shows
- Sunrise and sunset for your exact location.
- Tithi with Paksha, Nakshatra with Pada, Yoga and Karana.
- Inauspicious periods: Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, Gulika Kalam and Dur Muhurtam.
- Auspicious periods: Abhijit Muhurta, Brahma Muhurta and Amrit Kaal.
- Choghadiya for day and night, and planetary Hora for every hour.
How to Read Today's Panchang
1. Check the Tithi
The tithi tells you the phase of the Moon and decides festivals and fasts. Ekadashi (11th) is kept as a fast by many Vishnu devotees, Chaturthi is for Ganesha, and Purnima and Amavasya are used for ancestor rites and special pujas. Tithis are grouped as Nanda (1, 6, 11), Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Jaya (3, 8, 13), Rikta (4, 9, 14) and Purna (5, 10, 15). Rikta tithis are generally avoided for beginnings.
2. Check the Nakshatra
Some stars are preferred for specific work. For example, Pushya is considered excellent for starting anything, Rohini, Uttara Phalguni and Revati are favoured for marriage, and Ashwini and Hasta are liked for travel and medicine. The day your birth star returns is your star birthday, which many South Indian families celebrate.
3. Avoid the inauspicious hours
Even on a good day, people avoid starting important work during Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Vishti karana. Our Rahu Kalam calculator shows these on a timeline.
4. Use Choghadiya or Hora for quick decisions
When you just need a good hour today, Amrit, Shubh and Labh choghadiyas are considered good, and Chal is neutral. The Hora of Jupiter or Venus is often chosen for financial and family matters.
Why the Hindu Day Starts at Sunrise
In the Panchang, the tithi, nakshatra and weekday that are present at local sunrise "own" the whole day, even if they change in the afternoon. That is why the same festival can fall on different dates in India and the USA, and why a printed calendar from Chennai can be a day off for someone in Delhi. Entering your own city avoids this.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the five limbs of Panchang?
Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (the Moon's star), Yoga (a combination of Sun and Moon) and Karana (half of a tithi). Together they describe the quality of time on a given day.
Why does the Panchang change with my city?
The Hindu day starts at local sunrise, and sunrise depends on where you are. Tithi and Nakshatra change at the same moment everywhere, but whether that moment falls before or after your sunrise decides which tithi or star "rules" your day.
Which tithi is good for starting new work?
Dvitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi and Trayodashi of Shukla Paksha are commonly preferred. Chaturthi, Navami and Chaturdashi (the Rikta tithis) and Amavasya are usually avoided for new beginnings.
What is the difference between Amanta and Purnimanta months?
In the Amanta system, used in South and West India, a lunar month ends on Amavasya (new moon). In the Purnimanta system, common in North India, it ends on Purnima (full moon). The tithis are the same; only the month names around Krishna Paksha differ.
Is Choghadiya the same as Rahu Kalam?
No. Choghadiya divides day and night into eight periods each, labelled Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Chal, Udveg, Kaal and Rog. It is popular in Gujarat and Rajasthan for quick muhurat. Rahu Kalam is a separate single inauspicious period.
Can I see the Panchang for my birth date?
Yes. Enter your date and place of birth to see the Tithi, Nakshatra and Yoga at that time. For your Nakshatra at the exact birth time use our Nakshatra Calculator.