Vedic Calendar

Panchang

The Panchāṅgam is the traditional Vedic almanac — a five-limbed calendar system that harmonises human activity with cosmic rhythms.

The Five Limbs (Pancha-Aṅga)

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Tithi

Lunar day — one of 30 divisions of the synodic month, calculated from the angular distance between the Sun and Moon.

Nakshatra

Lunar mansion — one of 27 star constellations the Moon transits through, each with unique qualities and ruling deities.

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Yoga

Luni-solar combination — one of 27 yogas formed by the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon.

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Karana

Half of a Tithi — one of 11 karanas, each governing specific activities and their outcomes.

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Vara

Day of the week — each day is ruled by a planet (Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani).

Tithis — Lunar Days

Pratipada

First day — new beginnings

Dvitiya

Second day — wealth and prosperity

Tritiya

Third day — friendship and growth

Chaturthi

Fourth day — obstacle removal

Panchami

Fifth day — knowledge and arts

Shashthi

Sixth day — victory and courage

Saptami

Seventh day — health and vitality

Ashtami

Eighth day — spiritual strength

Navami

Ninth day — divine grace

Dashami

Tenth day — dharma and righteousness

Ekadashi

Eleventh day — fasting and devotion

Dvadashi

Twelfth day — celebration

Trayodashi

Thirteenth day — auspiciousness

Chaturdashi

Fourteenth day — Shiva worship

Purnima / Amavasya

Full Moon / New Moon

Coming Soon: Live daily Panchang with real-time Tithi, Nakshatra, Muhūrtam, and Rāhu Kālam calculations for your location.