Aaj Ka Panchang
Today's Panchang
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Rahu Kaal for Palakkad
- Tithi
- ShashthiKrishna Paksha · Tithi 6upto 22:04
- Nakshatra
- Moon in (मीन)upto 21:54
- Sunrise
- 06:16
- Sunset
- 18:43
- Moonrise
- 22:55
- Moonset
- 10:44
- Moon Rashi
- Sun Rashi
- Lagna
- Paksha
- Krishna
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- Yoga
- Dhritiupto 19:33
- Karana
- Gara
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods
- Rahu Kaal
- 15:36 – 17:10
- Yamaghanta
- 09:23 – 10:56
- Gulika Kaal
- 12:29 – 14:03
- Brahma Muhurat ✓
- 04:40 – 05:28
- Amrit Kaal ✓
- 19:31 – 21:06
- Abhijit Muhurta ✓
- 12:05 – 12:54
Planetary Positions+
Calendar systemsParabhava
| Era | Year | New year at |
|---|---|---|
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada |
| Gujarati Samvat | 2082 | Kartika Shukla Pratipada |
| Kali Samvat | 5128 | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada |
| Bengali San | 1433 | Mesha Sankranti (Pohela Boishakh) |
Direction, vasa and day divisions
Tarabalam & Chandrabalam15 nakshatras favourable
Find your own janma nakshatra and rashi below.
Favourable
Nakshatra: Ashwini (Parama Mitra), Bharani (Mitra), Rohini (Sadhaka), Ardra (Kshema), Pushya (Sampat), Magha (Parama Mitra), Purva Phalguni (Mitra), Hasta (Sadhaka), Swati (Kshema), Anuradha (Sampat), Moola (Parama Mitra), Purva Ashadha (Mitra), Shravana (Sadhaka), Shatabhisha (Kshema), Uttara Bhadrapada (Sampat)
Rashi: vrishabh, mithun, kanya, tula, makar, meen
Mixed
Nakshatra: Ashlesha (Janma), Jyeshtha (Janma), Revati (Janma)
Rashi: kark, vrishchik, kumbh
Avoid
Nakshatra: Krittika (Vadha), Mrigashira (Pratyari), Punarvasu (Vipat), Uttara Phalguni (Vadha), Chitra (Pratyari), Vishakha (Vipat), Uttara Ashadha (Vadha), Dhanishta (Pratyari), Purva Bhadrapada (Vipat)
Rashi: mesh, singh, dhanu
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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Palakkad Panchang — पलक्काड पंचांग
State
Kerala
Sunrise Range
6:05–6:50 AM
Coordinates
10.79°N, 76.65°E
Palakkad's most celebrated sacred event is the Kalpathi Ratholsavam, held every November at the Sree Viswanatha Swamy Temple in Kalpathi, a 400-year-old Tamil Brahmin agraharam just 3 km from Palakkad town. Three enormous decorated wooden chariots are pulled through heritage streets to the rhythms of Panchavadyam and Carnatic music. The Sree Emoor Bhagavathy Temple at Kallekulangara near Palakkad, housing a swayambhu form of Goddess Parvati, draws lakhs for the Meena Bharani Mahotsavam in March-April. Onam and Vishu are celebrated across the city. Panchang, choghadiya, and rahu kaal timings are computed for Palakkad's exact coordinates, near the Palakkad Gap.
Palakkad's solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length
In Palakkad the longest day runs 12h 38m (June) and the shortest 11h 23m (December) — a seasonal swing of 1h 15m. Solar noon falls +24m from the 12:00 clock hour because Palakkad sits at 76.65°E rather than on the 82.5°E IST meridian. Every Tithi, Nakshatra and Rahu Kaal window on this page is derived from that sunrise, not from a national average.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Solar noon | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 18:16 | 11h 26m | 12:33 | — |
| February | 06:47 | 18:28 | 11h 40m | 12:38 | +14m |
| March | 06:34 | 18:31 | 11h 57m | 12:32 | +17m |
| April | 06:16 | 18:31 | 12h 15m | 12:24 | +18m |
| May | 06:05 | 18:35 | 12h 30m | 12:20 | +15m |
| June | 06:05 | 18:43 | 12h 38m | 12:24 | +8m |
| July | 06:12 | 18:47 | 12h 34m | 12:29 | −4m |
| August | 06:17 | 18:39 | 12h 22m | 12:28 | −12m |
| September | 06:16 | 18:21 | 12h 04m | 12:19 | −18m |
| October | 06:16 | 18:03 | 11h 47m | 12:09 | −17m |
| November | 06:22 | 17:53 | 11h 31m | 12:08 | −16m |
| December | 06:37 | 18:00 | 11h 23m | 12:18 | −8m |
Which places near Palakkad can read these Panchang timings
Puthuppariyaram lies 4 km north-west of Palakkad and sees sunrise 0m to +1m against it, so the sunrise row of this Panchang moves by that much there. Across every place listed below the shift runs −2m to +2m and each of the eight daylight periods keeps the same length it has here, so the periods do not stretch — only the boundary moves.
| Nearby place | Distance | Direction | Sunrise vs here | Period length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puthuppariyaram | 4 km | north-west | 0m to +1m | same |
| Marutharod | 5 km | east | −1m to 0m | same |
| Pudussery West | 8 km | east | −1m to 0m | same |
| Koduvayur | 11 km | south | −1m to 0m | same |
| Chittur | 14 km | south-east | −1m to 0m | same |
| Alattur | 20 km | south-west | 0m to +1m | same |
| Ottapalam | 30 km | west | +1m to +2m | same |
| Mannarakkat | 31 km | north-west | 0m to +2m | same |
| Madukkarai | 36 km | east | −2m to −1m | same |
| Virakeralam | 37 km | north-east | −2m to 0m | same |
| Vadavalli | 37 km | north-east | −1m to 0m | same |
| Kuniyamuttur | 38 km | north-east | −2m to 0m | same |
| Cherpulassery | 39 km | west | +1m to +2m | same |
| Kurichchi | 40 km | north-east | −2m to −1m | same |
| Idaiyarpalaiyam | 41 km | north-east | −2m to 0m | same |
| Pollachi | 41 km | east | −2m to −1m | same |
| Coimbatore | 42 km | north-east | −2m to 0m | same |
| Suleswaranpatti | 42 km | south-east | −2m to −1m | same |
| Shoranur | 42 km | west | +1m to +2m | same |
| Chettipalaiyam | 44 km | east | −2m to −1m | same |
Five Elements of Palakkad Panchang
The traditional Panchang (पंचांग, meaning “five limbs”) comprises five essential elements that determine auspiciousness for any activity in Palakkad:
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).
Palakkad Festivals & Panchang
Palakkad's major festivals — Kalpathi Ratholsavam, Meena Bharani Mahotsavam, Onam— 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 Palakkad, use the Ishvaram Jyotish app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is today's Panchang calculated for Palakkad?
The Panchang for Palakkad is calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Palakkad's exact coordinates (Kerala, latitude/longitude). Sunrise in Palakkad ranges from 6:05–6:50 AM seasonally, which affects the start of each Tithi. The Panchang shows today's Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions — all calibrated to Palakkad's local time.
Can nearby towns like Puthuppariyaram use Palakkad's Panchang timings?
Almost, with a small shift. Puthuppariyaram lies 4 km north-west of Palakkad and sees sunrise 0m to +1m against it, so the sunrise row of this Panchang moves by that much there. Across the recorded places within 150 km of Palakkad that shift stays between −2m and +2m through the year — the nearby-place table above lists each one. For a town whose shift runs past a few minutes, compute with its own coordinates instead of copying Palakkad's slot.
Why are Palakkad's Panchang timings different from other cities?
Panchang timings vary because they are based on actual astronomical observations for a specific location. Palakkad's sunrise (6:05–6:50 AM), longitude, and latitude determine the precise start and end times of Tithis, Nakshatras, and Yogas. A Palakkad Panchang uses the city's actual coordinates rather than a single standard Indian time.
When is Kalpathi Ratholsavam in Palakkad in 2025–2026?
Kalpathi Ratholsavam 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 Palakkad-specific timing where relevant.
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