Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Panchangam (Panchanga) is the traditional Hindu almanac for a given day at a given place. It brings together the five main limbs—tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga, karana, and vaar (weekday)—with sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and related calendrical details. Key points: • Five limbs: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vaar classify the day for ritual timing and festival observance. • Practical use: Many people use the Panchangam for worship, vratas, auspicious starts, and planning travel or events. • Location matters: Boundaries and clock times depend on your coordinates and timezone; another city on the same date may list slightly different ending times for tithi or nakshatra. • Companion timings: Auspicious windows (e.g. Shubha Hora, Choghadiya) and periods to avoid (e.g. Rahu Kalam) are often read together with the Panchangam.