Daily Panchang

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana

Frequently Asked Questions

Panchang is the Hindu Vedic calendar that shows five key elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (auspicious combination), Karana (half-tithi), and Vara (weekday). It is used for determining auspicious timings for religious ceremonies and important events.

Tithi is calculated based on the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. Each Tithi represents 12 degrees of separation. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month - 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning).

Nakshatra indicates the Moon's position in one of 27 lunar mansions. Each Nakshatra has specific characteristics and is considered auspicious or inauspicious for different activities. Nakshatra is crucial for muhurta selection and Kundali matching.

Panchang helps determine the most auspicious times (muhurta) for starting new ventures, ceremonies, marriages, and religious observances. It is based on the positions of the Sun and Moon and has been used for thousands of years in Hindu traditions.