What is Hatte Patro?
Hatte Patro (हाते पात्रो) literally means 'hand calendar' in Nepali. It is a traditional pocket-sized almanac that contains the complete Nepali calendar in Bikram Sambat, along with daily Panchang details — Tithi, Vara (day), Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, important festivals, and auspicious/inauspicious timings (Muhurta). It is widely used in Nepal for planning religious ceremonies, festivals, and daily activities.
How is Hatte Patro different from a regular calendar?
A regular Nepali calendar shows only dates and basic festival information. Hatte Patro provides a much richer set of daily astrological details — including Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (star), Yoga, Karana, Rahu Kaal, Brahma Muhurta, and other Panchang elements that are essential for Vedic astrological planning.
What information does Hatte Patro contain?
Each day in the Hatte Patro includes: Nepali date (BS), corresponding English date (AD), Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (one of 27 auspicious/inauspicious periods), Karana (half of a Tithi), sunrise/sunset times, Rahu Kaal, and major festivals or religious observances.
What is the relationship between Hatte Patro and Panchang?
Panchang means 'five limbs' (Pancha = five, Anga = limbs) — referring to Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana. The Hatte Patro is essentially the physical presentation of the daily Panchang in calendar form. Every Hatte Patro is based on Panchang calculations for the given year.
How do I use Hatte Patro for auspicious event planning?
To find an auspicious date (Shubha Muhurta) for events like weddings, housewarming, or business inauguration, check the Hatte Patro for dates with favorable Tithi (e.g., Panchami, Saptami, Dashami), Nakshatra (e.g., Rohini, Mrigashira, Uttara Phalguni), and Yoga (e.g., Siddha, Amrita) while avoiding Rahu Kaal and inauspicious Tithi (Chaturdashi, Amavasya).
Is the online Hatte Patro accurate?
Yes. Graha Vigyanam's online Hatte Patro uses the same astronomical calculations as traditional printed Hatte Patros, cross-referenced with the official Bikram Sambat calendar published by the Government of Nepal. All Panchang elements (Tithi, Nakshatra, etc.) are computed using Vedic astronomical algorithms.