Daily Panchanga
Panchanga (meaning "five limbs") is the traditional Vedic calendar system that provides essential astronomical and astrological information for each day.
Tithi
Lunar DayOne of 30 lunar phases in a month, representing the angular relationship between Sun and Moon. Each tithi has specific qualities for different activities.
Nakshatra
Lunar MansionOne of 27 lunar mansions that the Moon traverses. Each nakshatra has unique characteristics and ruling deities that influence daily activities.
Yoga
Sun-Moon CombinationOne of 27 yogas formed by the combined longitudes of Sun and Moon. Yogas indicate the overall energy and auspiciousness of the day.
Karana
Half TithiHalf of a tithi, with 11 karanas cycling through the month. Karanas are used for precise timing of activities and muhurta calculations.
Vara
WeekdayThe weekday, each ruled by a specific planet. The vara influences the nature of the day and suitable activities based on planetary lordship.
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods
Favorable Times:
- ✓ Abhijit Muhurta — Most auspicious midday period
- ✓ Brahma Muhurta — Sacred pre-dawn time
- ✓ Amrit Kaal — Nectar period
Times to Avoid:
- ⚠ Rahu Kaal — Ruled by shadow planet Rahu
- ⚠ Yamaganda — Associated with Yama
- ⚠ Gulika Kaal — Saturn's son's period