Panchangam

Hindu Vedic Calendar

The five elements of time that determine the auspiciousness of any moment in the Hindu calendar system

About Panchangam

Hindu Vedic Calendar follows a cycle of 60 years, each having a unique name and meaning that suggests what is in store for us in that year. On the new year day, the Panchangam is read to learn about what the ensuing year has in store for us.

The Panchangam essentially consists of five parts of the day: the name of the day (Vara), the lunar day (Tithi), the constellation (Nakshatra), the yoga of the day, and the half-lunar day (Karana).

Starting any new venture on the appropriate tithi will fetch prosperity and wealth for the person. Similarly, any deed done on the right day of the week will enhance longevity and increase the life span of the person.

Five Elements of Time

Vara • Tithi • Nakshatra • Yoga • Karana

Today's Panchangam

Current Vedic Calendar Information

2026-08-31 - Monday
Lat: 13.0827, Lon: 80.2707
Tithi (Lunar Day)

Krishna 4

Krishna Paksha
Nakshatra (Star)

Bharani

Pada: 2
Yoga

Harshana

Auspicious
Karana

Balava

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Sunrise: 05:52:00 Sunset: 18:07:00 Day Length: 12:15:00
Rahu Kalam: 15:03:15 - 16:35:07 Inauspicious time period to avoid starting new activities
Quick Reference
Important Days
  • Amavasya: New Moon
  • Purnima: Full Moon
  • Ekadashi: 11th Lunar Day
Muhurat Times

Abhijit Muhurat:
Most auspicious time for important activities

Brahma Muhurat:
Best time for spiritual practices

Avoid During

• Rahu Kalam

• Yamagandam

• Gulikai

Advanced Muhurat Timings

Auspicious times for spiritual practices and important activities

Abhijit Muhurat

11:35:30 - 12:23:30

Most auspicious time for all activities

Brahma Muhurat

04:22:00 - 05:52:00

Best time for meditation and spiritual practices

Godhuli Muhurat

17:07:00 - 19:07:00

Twilight period, good for prayers

Amrit Kalam

07:52:00 - 08:52:00

Nectar time for important tasks

Inauspicious Timings

Time periods to avoid for important activities

Rahu Kalam

15:03:15 - 16:35:07

Ruled by Rahu - avoid new beginnings

Yamagandam

10:27:37 - 11:59:30

Inauspicious period ruled by Yama

Gulikai

07:23:52 - 08:55:45

Inauspicious period ruled by Saturn

Choghadiya Timings

Day and night periods ruled by different planets

Day Choghadiya
Period Time Ruler Nature
1 05:52:00 - 07:23:52 Venus Auspicious
2 07:23:52 - 08:55:45 Mercury Auspicious
3 08:55:45 - 10:27:37 Moon Auspicious
4 10:27:37 - 11:59:30 Saturn Inauspicious
5 11:59:30 - 13:31:22 Jupiter Auspicious
6 13:31:22 - 15:03:15 Mars Inauspicious
7 15:03:15 - 16:35:07 Sun Auspicious
8 16:35:07 - 18:07:00 Venus Auspicious
Night Choghadiya
Period Time Ruler Nature
1 18:07:00 - 19:35:07 Saturn Inauspicious
2 19:35:07 - 21:03:15 Jupiter Auspicious
3 21:03:15 - 22:31:22 Mars Inauspicious
4 22:31:22 - 23:59:30 Sun Auspicious
5 23:59:30 - 01:27:37 Venus Auspicious
6 01:27:37 - 02:55:45 Mercury Auspicious
7 02:55:45 - 04:23:52 Moon Auspicious
8 04:23:52 - 05:52:00 Saturn Inauspicious

This Month's Festivals

Important Hindu festivals and celebrations

Raksha Bandhan
Krishna Janmashtami

Today's Nakshatra Details

Bharani - Characteristics and Significance

Bharani Nakshatra

Ruling Deity: Yama

Element: Earth

Nature: Fierce

Guna: Rajas

Pada: 2 | Lord: Venus

Today's Yoga Details

Harshana - Effects and Significance

Harshana Yoga

Nature: Auspicious

Number: 14 of 27

Effects: Joy and happiness

Panchangam Services

Traditional Vedic tools and resources for your spiritual journey

Rahu Kalam Chart

Daily inauspicious time periods to avoid starting new activities or important work.

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Vratham Days

Sacred fasting days and religious observances according to the lunar calendar.

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Festival Calendar

Complete list of Hindu festivals and their significance throughout the year.

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Muhurtham Times

Auspicious times for weddings, ceremonies, and important life events.

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Sacred Mantras

Collection of powerful mantras and chants for daily spiritual practice.

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Yantra Collection

Sacred geometric patterns representing divine energies for worship and meditation.

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