Daily Panchang
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Accurate Vedic Panchang with Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Rahu Kaal, and auspicious Muhurta timings for today. Updated daily for Bikram Sambat 2083 / 2026 AD.
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Panchang literally means “five limbs.” Each element provides a different dimension of the day's astrological quality:
The lunar day — one of 30 phases of the Moon in a lunar month. Determines auspicious and inauspicious timings for rituals and activities.
The weekday (Ravivara = Sunday through Shanivara = Saturday). Each day is ruled by a planet with distinct qualities.
The lunar mansion — one of 27 star constellations through which the Moon passes. Nakshatra determines nature and quality of the day.
One of 27 auspicious/inauspicious periods determined by the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon. Siddha, Amrita, and Shiva Yoga are especially auspicious.
Half a Tithi — there are 11 Karanas repeating throughout the lunar month. Used to determine the suitability of activities at specific times.
Panchang (Sanskrit: पञ्चाङ्ग) means 'five limbs' — Pancha (five) + Anga (limb). The five elements are Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (combined Sun-Moon position), and Karana (half of a Tithi). Together they define the astrological quality of each day and moment.
A regular calendar shows only the date and day of the week. The Panchang goes deeper — it shows the astronomical Tithi, the ruling Nakshatra, the Yoga quality of the day, Rahu Kaal (inauspicious period), Brahma Muhurta (most auspicious early morning time), sunrise and sunset times, and festival information. It is the complete guide for Vedic daily life.
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious period each day ruled by Rahu (the North lunar node). It occurs at different times on each weekday and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours. Starting important activities during Rahu Kaal is generally avoided in Vedic tradition.
Brahma Muhurta is the most auspicious period of the day — approximately 1.5 hours before sunrise (typically 4:30–6:00 AM). It is considered ideal for meditation, yoga, study, and spiritual practices in Vedic tradition.
Sunrise and sunset times, and some Muhurta timings, vary by location. The Graha Vigyanam Panchang uses your selected location to provide accurate local timings. Tithi, Nakshatra, and Yoga are broadly consistent across a day but can change at the exact moment of transition.