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Today's Panchang
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Rahu Kaal for New Delhi
- Tithi
- TritiyaShukla Paksha · Tithi 3upto 21:39
- Nakshatra
- Moon in (मिथुन)upto 13:37
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 19:17
- Moonrise
- 07:33
- Moonset
- 21:41
- Moon Rashi
- Sun Rashi
- Lagna
- Paksha
- Shukla
- Yoga
- Dhruvaupto 20:51
- Karana
- Taitila
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods
- Rahu Kaal
- 12:22 – 14:06
- Yamaghanta
- 07:11 – 08:55
- Gulika Kaal
- 10:38 – 12:22
- Brahma Muhurat ✓
- 03:51 – 04:39
- Amrit Kaal ✓
- 11:29 – 12:54
- Abhijit Muhurta ✓
- 11:54 – 12:50
Planetary Positions+
What is Panchang?+
Panchang(literally "five limbs") is the traditional Hindu calendar and almanac. It consists of five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (luni-solar combination), Karana (half of tithi), and Vara (weekday). It is used daily to determine auspicious timings for rituals, ceremonies, and important activities.
The Tithiis calculated from the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. Each 12 degrees of separation equals one tithi, giving 30 tithis in a lunar month — 15 in the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and 15 in the waning phase (Krishna Paksha).
Checking the daily panchang is an integral part of Hindu tradition. It helps in selecting muhurtas (auspicious moments) for starting new ventures, performing puja, fasting on specific tithis like Ekadashi, and understanding the planetary influences of the day.
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- Date
- Thursday, 18 June 2026
- Default city
- New Delhi, India
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Rahu Kaal
- 12:22-14:06
- Tithi
- Tritiya Shukla
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu
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What is Panchang (पंचांग)?
Panchang (पंचांग) is the traditional Hindu calendar and almanac that has guided Indian daily life, festivals, and rituals for thousands of years. The word comes from Sanskrit — Pancha (five) + Anga (limb) — referring to the five fundamental elements that make up this system: Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar which is purely solar, the Hindu Panchang is a lunisolar system— it tracks both the Sun's and Moon's positions to determine dates, festivals, and auspicious timings. This is why Hindu festival dates shift each year relative to the English calendar but remain astronomically consistent within the Panchang system.
The Panchang is essential for determining Shubh Muhurat (auspicious timings), festival dates, Vrat (fasting) schedules, and daily spiritual practices. Every Hindu temple, family priest, and astrologer relies on the Panchang for their calculations. Our daily Panchang is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine with Lahiri Ayanamsa — the same astronomical standard used by the Indian government's official calendar.
In traditional households, checking the Panchang is the first activity of the day. It tells you the current Tithi (for knowing which deity to worship), the ruling Nakshatra (for choosing activities), whether any inauspicious yoga is active, and which Karana governs the current period. Many people also use the Panchang to plan important events like weddings, business launches, Griha Pravesh (housewarming), and Mundan (first haircut) ceremonies.
The Panchang also tracks Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, and Gulika Kaal — inauspicious daily periods that vary by weekday and location. By consulting the Panchang, you can plan your day to align important activities with favorable timings while avoiding problematic windows.
Panchang by City
Panchang timings are location-specific because sunrise, sunset and local coordinates change Tithi and muhurat boundaries. Select your city for today's local Panchang:
The Five Elements of Panchang (पंचांग के पाँच अंग)
1. Tithi (तिथि) — Lunar Day: A Tithi is determined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon, with each Tithi covering 12 degrees of separation. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month — 15 in the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) from Pratipada to Purnima, and 15 in the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) from Pratipada to Amavasya. Each Tithi has specific characteristics and is ruled by a deity. For example, Chaturthi is sacred to Lord Ganesha, Ekadashi is observed as a Vrat day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and Ashtami is associated with Goddess Durga.
2. Vara (वार) — Weekday: The 7 Varas correspond to the 7 classical planets. Ravivar (Sunday) is ruled by the Sun, Somvar (Monday) by the Moon, Mangalvar (Tuesday) by Mars, Budhvar (Wednesday) by Mercury, Guruvar (Thursday) by Jupiter, Shukravar (Friday) by Venus, and Shanivar (Saturday) by Saturn. Each Vara is considered favorable for activities aligned with its ruling planet.
3. Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) — Lunar Mansion: The zodiac is divided into 27 Nakshatras, each spanning 13 degrees and 20 minutes. The Moon transits through all 27 Nakshatras in approximately 27.3 days. Each Nakshatra has a ruling deity, planet, and specific characteristics that influence the nature of activities undertaken. For instance, Pushya Nakshatra is considered the most auspicious for buying gold and starting financial ventures.
4. Yoga (योग) — Sun-Moon Combination: There are 27 Yogas, each spanning 13 degrees and 20 minutes of the combined longitude of the Sun and Moon. They range from highly auspicious (like Siddhi Yoga, which is excellent for all activities) to inauspicious (like Vishkumbha, which indicates obstacles). Yogas are important for Muhurat selection and daily planning.
5. Karana (करण) — Half-Tithi: Each Tithi is divided into two Karanas, giving 60 Karanas per lunar month. There are 11 types of Karanas — 4 fixed (Shakuni, Chatushpad, Naga, Kimstughna) and 7 recurring (Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Gara, Vanija, Vishti). The Vishti Karana, also called Bhadra, is considered inauspicious and is avoided for important activities.
What Each Panchang Element Means
A Jyotishi does not read Panchang as a list of names. The ganana tells which Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara are active; the end-time tells whether that quality still applies when you begin a puja, journey, payment, meeting, or sankalp.
| Element | How it is calculated | Why it matters | What to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Moon-Sun angular distance in 12-degree steps | Decides Vrat, festival observance, paksha, and the devata focus for the day. | The end-time matters. If Ekadashi ends before sunrise tomorrow, the Vrat rule changes. |
| Vara | The weekday counted from local sunrise | Connects the day to Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, or Shani. | A Jyotishi reads it with the day's Tithi and Nakshatra, not as a standalone muhurat. |
| Nakshatra | Moon's sidereal position across 27 lunar mansions | Guides activity quality, Tarabalam, naming letters, and many muhurat rules. | A Nakshatra can change during the day; check the 'upto' time before any sankalp. |
| Yoga | Combined sidereal longitude of Sun and Moon in 27 divisions | Shows the sukshma quality of the day, from supportive Yogas to obstacle-heavy ones. | Yoga is not the same as yoga-asana; it is a panchang limb used for timing. |
| Karana | Half of a Tithi, so each lunar day carries two Karana periods | Useful for karya timing; Vishti/Bhadra Karana is traditionally avoided. | Karana changes more often than Tithi, so the current period can shift quickly. |
Why Panchang Changes by City and Region
Panchang is desh-kaal based: place and time both matter. The same Gregorian date can carry different local muhurat windows because sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and Tithi boundaries are tied to the city.
City-specific sunrise
Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaganda, Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurta all depend on local sunrise and sunset. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai cannot share the same timings.
Amanta and Purnimanta months
North India often follows Purnimanta month naming, while many western and southern traditions use Amanta. The Tithi is the same, but the month label can differ.
Festival rules use the relevant Tithi window
Many festivals are decided by whether a Tithi touches sunrise, pradosh, nishita, or moonrise. The date should come from panchang ganana and the festival rule, not from memory.
How to Use Today's Panchang
Start with Tithi and Nakshatra for the day's dharmic quality. Then check the shubh windows: Brahma Muhurat for early puja and mantra, Amrit Kaal for supportive karya, and Abhijit Muhurta when no other clear muhurat is available. Finally, avoid starting important work during Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal, and Bhadra/Vishti when it is active.
For personal decisions, combine the public Panchang with your kundali. A day may be generally shubh, but your active Dasha, Moon sign, and chart doshas decide whether the same timing supports your specific sankalp.
How This Panchang Ganana Is Made
Today's Panchang is computed by the same astronomical engine a serious Jyotishi relies on — the Swiss Ephemeris, which fixes every planet's position to sub-arcsecond precision, read against the Lahiri ayanamsa (the sidereal zodiac Vedic astrology uses). No fixed-calendar shortcuts, no rounded almanac tables.
We calibrate that engine against drikpanchang.com — within ±5 minutes on every time-of-day value, and an exact match on tithi and nakshatra names — so the figures you read here are the same ones your family astrologer would quote from the panchang.
The names and times come from astronomical ganana first; the Jyotish guidance simply explains how to use that Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and muhurat with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panchang in Hindu calendar?
Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar and almanac based on five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (Moon's constellation), Yoga (Sun-Moon angular combination), and Karana (half-Tithi). It is a lunisolar system that tracks both Sun and Moon positions to determine festival dates, auspicious timings, and daily spiritual observances. The word Panchang itself means "five limbs" in Sanskrit.
What is Tithi and how is it calculated?
Tithi is the lunar day, determined by the angular separation between the Sun and Moon. Each Tithi spans exactly 12 degrees of this angular distance. Since the Moon moves approximately 12-15 degrees per day relative to the Sun, a Tithi can be shorter or longer than a solar day — sometimes a Tithi gets "skipped" (Kshaya Tithi) or extends across two sunrises (Vriddhi Tithi). This is why Tithi timings change daily and must be calculated astronomically.
How many Tithis are there in a month?
There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month. The Shukla Paksha (waxing phase, bright half) has 15 Tithis from Pratipada (1st) to Purnima (full moon). The Krishna Paksha (waning phase, dark half) also has 15 Tithis from Pratipada to Amavasya (new moon). Each Tithi is named: Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya, Chaturthi, Panchami, Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Trayodashi, Chaturdashi, and Purnima/Amavasya.
What is the significance of Panchang in daily life?
The Panchang guides daily decisions for millions of Hindus — from choosing auspicious times for important activities to knowing which Vrat (fast) to observe, which deity to worship on a given Tithi, and when to avoid starting new ventures. It determines festival dates (Diwali, Navratri, Holi), Ekadashi fasting days, Pradosh Vrat timings, and Sankranti dates. Even simple daily activities like wearing new clothes or starting a journey are traditionally aligned with Panchang guidance.
How is Panchang different from the Gregorian calendar?
The Gregorian calendar is purely solar — it tracks only the Earth's orbit around the Sun, giving fixed month lengths and predictable dates. The Panchang is lunisolar — it tracks both the Moon's phases (for Tithis and Nakshatras) and the Sun's position (for months and seasons). This dual tracking makes the Panchang astronomically richer but also means its dates shift relative to the Gregorian calendar each year. The Panchang also carries spiritual and astrological significance that the Gregorian calendar does not.
Why does Panchang change by city?
Panchang is desh-kaal based, so timings depend on local sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and coordinates. Tithi and Nakshatra names may look similar across India, but Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaganda, Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit Muhurta, and many festival observance windows shift by city. Use a city-specific Panchang before choosing a muhurat for any important sankalp.
What are Amrit Kaal and Brahma Muhurat?
Brahma Muhurat is the pre-dawn window traditionally used for puja, mantra, study, and dhyan. Amrit Kaal, also called Amrita Gadiyas, is a shubh period derived from the active Nakshatra span. Both are supportive timing windows, but a Jyotishi still checks Rahu Kaal, Bhadra, Tithi, and your personal kundali before important decisions.
Panchang, Choghadiya and Rahu Kaal by City
Your chart tells you why a phase is happening. Panchang, Choghadiya, and Rahu Kaal tell you when to act. Use these city-specific timing pages with Kundali, Muhurat, Rashifal, and dosha guidance so the upay matches both your birth chart and the day's Vedic timing.