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Sunday, 21 June 2026
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Rahu Kaal for New Delhi
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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Kottayam Panchang — कोट्टयम पंचांग
State
Kerala
Sunrise Range
6:08 AM–6:40 AM
Coordinates
9.59°N, 76.52°E
At the cultural heart of Kottayam city stands the Thirunakkara Sree Mahadevar Temple, one of Kerala's 108 Shivalaya shrines, its four-acre campus housing one of the state's largest Koothambalams for traditional temple theatre. Its ten-day annual festival, marked by a procession of nine caparisoned elephants and performances of Mayilattom and Velakali, draws pilgrims region-wide. Twelve kilometres away, the renowned Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple celebrates Thiruvathira Arattu with the legendary Ezhara Ponnana, seven-and-a-half golden elephant statuettes displayed at midnight. Onam and Vishu are observed across the city. Panchang, choghadiya, and rahu kaal timings are computed for Kottayam's exact coordinates.
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What does today's panchang mean for you in Kottayam?
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Five Elements of Kottayam Panchang
The traditional Panchang (पंचांग, meaning “five limbs”) comprises five essential elements that determine auspiciousness for any activity in Kottayam:
Tithi (तिथि)
Lunar day — the angular relationship between Sun and Moon. 30 Tithis per lunar month.
Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)
Lunar mansion — the constellation the Moon occupies. 27 Nakshatras in the lunar zodiac.
Yoga (योग)
Combination of Sun and Moon longitudes. 27 Yogas from Vishkambha to Vaidhriti.
Karana (करण)
Half-Tithi — there are 11 Karanas, cycling through 60 Karanas in a lunar month.
Vara (वार)
Day of the week, each ruled by a planet (Sun=Sunday through Saturn=Saturday).
Kottayam Festivals & Panchang
Kottayam's major festivals — Thirunakkara Mahadeva Festival, Ezhara Ponnana at Ettumanoor, Thiruvathira— are calculated using the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Festival dates change each year because the lunar calendar drifts against the solar calendar. The Panchang above shows today's Tithi and Nakshatra. For complete annual festival almanacs with specific timings for Kottayam, use the Ishvaram Jyotish app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is today's Panchang calculated for Kottayam?
The Panchang for Kottayam is calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Kottayam's exact coordinates (Kerala, latitude/longitude). Sunrise in Kottayam ranges from 6:08 AM–6:40 AM seasonally, which affects the start of each Tithi. The Panchang shows today's Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions — all calibrated to Kottayam's local time.
What is today's auspicious Muhurat in Kottayam?
Auspicious muhurtas in Kottayam depend on today's Tithi, Nakshatra, and Choghadiya periods. The Panchang above shows planetary positions and the current Tithi. For specific muhurtas (Vivah, Griha Pravesh, Vyapar, etc.), combine the Panchang data with the Choghadiya calculator — both are available for Kottayam on this site.
Why are Kottayam's Panchang timings different from other cities?
Panchang timings vary because they are based on actual astronomical observations for a specific location. Kottayam's sunrise (6:08 AM–6:40 AM), longitude, and latitude determine the precise start and end times of Tithis, Nakshatras, and Yogas. A Kottayam Panchang uses the city's actual coordinates rather than a single standard Indian time.
When is Thirunakkara Mahadeva Festival in Kottayam in 2025–2026?
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Festival dates are determined by the Hindu lunisolar calendar and are the same across India, though local observance customs vary. The Panchang above shows today's Tithi and Nakshatra, which you can use to track approaching festivals. For annual festival calendars, the Ishvaram Jyotish app provides complete Indian festival almanacs with Kottayam-specific timing where relevant.
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Kottayam Panchang and Related City Timing Pages
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.