Panchang (पञ्चाङ्ग) is the Hindu almanac that tracks five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (luni-solar day), Karana (half of tithi), and Vara (weekday). It helps determine auspicious times for activities.

Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious period of approximately 1.5 hours each day ruled by Rahu. It's calculated based on sunrise time and varies by weekday. Important activities like new ventures, travel, or financial transactions should be avoided during this time.

What is Abhijit Muhurta?

Abhijit Muhurta is the most auspicious 48-minute period around solar noon. The word 'Abhijit' means victorious - activities begun during this time are believed to succeed. It's ideal for important ceremonies, business launches, and spiritual initiations.

What are the 30 Muhurtas?

The 30 Muhurtas divide each day into equal time periods - 15 during daytime (sunrise to sunset) and 15 during nighttime. Each muhurta is ruled by a different deity and has specific auspicious or inauspicious qualities for various activities.

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Understanding Panchang

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The Five Elements (पञ्चाङ्ग)

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Vara

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Tithi (तिथि)

Lunar day based on Moon's angular distance from Sun. 30 tithis per lunar month.

Shukla Paksha (waxing) → Purnima • Krishna Paksha (waning) → Amavasya

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Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

27 lunar mansions through which Moon travels. Each spans 13°20'.

Determines birth star, compatibility, and muhurta selection

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Yoga (योग)

27 yogas from Sun-Moon combined motion. Affects day's auspiciousness.

Siddha & Amrit = auspicious • Vyatipata = avoid

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Karana (करण)

Half of a tithi. 11 karanas total: 7 movable, 4 fixed.

Used for timing specific activities and rituals

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Vara (वार)

Day of week ruled by a planet. Each has specific energies.

Sunday=Sun, Monday=Moon, Tuesday=Mars, etc.

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Paksha (पक्ष)

Lunar fortnight - Shukla (bright/waxing) or Krishna (dark/waning).

Shukla Paksha generally favored for new beginnings

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Muhurta & Timings

Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurta, Brahma Muhurta

✅ Auspicious Times

🕉️ Brahma Muhurta

1.5 hrs before sunrise - ideal for meditation & spiritual practice

☀️ Abhijit Muhurta

~24 min around noon - auspicious for any important work

💫 Amrit Kaal

Nectar period - excellent for new ventures & spiritual practices

⚠️ Times to Avoid

🪐 Rahu Kaal

~90 min daily ruled by Rahu - avoid new beginnings

☠️ Yamaghanda

Period of Yama - inauspicious for travel & important work

🔴 Gulika Kaal

Saturn's son's period - avoid important decisions

Note: These times don't apply to spiritual practices, charity, or temple visits.

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Months & Seasons

12 Lunar Months (Masa) • 6 Seasons (Ritu)

12 Lunar Months (मास)

Chaitra Mar-Apr

Vaishakha Apr-May

Jyeshtha May-Jun

Ashadha Jun-Jul

Shravana Jul-Aug

Bhadrapada Aug-Sep

Ashwina Sep-Oct

Kartika Oct-Nov

Margashirsha Nov-Dec

Pausha Dec-Jan

Magha Jan-Feb

Phalguna Feb-Mar

6 Seasons (ऋतु)

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Vasanta Spring (Mar-May)

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Grishma Summer (May-Jul)

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Varsha Monsoon (Jul-Sep)

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Sharada Autumn (Sep-Nov)

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Hemanta Pre-Winter (Nov-Jan)

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Shishira Winter (Jan-Mar)

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Important Observances

Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankranti

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Ekadashi

11th tithi (24/year) - Vishnu fast day, highly auspicious for spiritual practices

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Purnima

Full Moon - ideal for meditation, Satyanarayan puja, charity

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Amavasya

New Moon - ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan), Kali/Shani puja

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Sankranti

Sun's zodiac transition (12/year) - charity, sacred baths

Major Festivals

Navratri Diwali Holi Maha Shivaratri Janmashtami Ganesh Chaturthi Guru Purnima Makar Sankranti

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How to Use Panchang

Practical guidance for daily life

✅ For Auspicious Activities

💒 Marriage: Check tithi, nakshatra, yoga. Avoid Krishna Paksha
🏠 Griha Pravesh: Abhijit muhurta, auspicious nakshatra
💼 Business Start: Pushya, Ashwini nakshatras; avoid Rahu Kaal
✈️ Travel: Avoid Bhadra karana, select good nakshatra
🏦 Property: Auspicious tithis, avoid Vyatipata yoga

🙏 For Spiritual Practices

🍃 Fasting: Ekadashi, Purnima, Navratri, deity days
🕉️ Mantra Initiation: Guru Purnima, deity's nakshatra
🧘 Meditation: Brahma Muhurta, Purnima nights
🎁 Charity: Sankranti, eclipses, Amavasya
🛕 Temple Visit: Any day! Special on deity's day

Remember: Rahu Kaal and inauspicious times do not apply to spiritual practices, deity worship, mantra chanting, or temple visits.

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27 Nakshatras Reference

Complete list of lunar mansions

1. Ashwini

2. Bharani

3. Krittika

4. Rohini

5. Mrigashira

6. Ardra

7. Punarvasu

8. Pushya

9. Ashlesha

10. Magha

11. P.Phalguni

12. U.Phalguni

13. Hasta

14. Chitra

15. Swati

16. Vishakha

17. Anuradha

18. Jyeshtha

19. Mula

20. P.Ashadha

21. U.Ashadha

22. Shravana

23. Dhanishta

24. Shatabhisha

25. P.Bhadra

26. U.Bhadra

27. Revati

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