Tithi (तिथि)
Lunar day — the angular relationship between Sun and Moon. 30 Tithis per lunar month.
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Saturday, 19 September 2026
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Rahu Kaal for Palani
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- Tithi
- AshtamiShukla Paksha · Tithi 8upto 15:28
- Nakshatra
- Moon in (धनु)upto 01:43
- Sunrise
- 06:13
- Sunset
- 18:15
- Moonrise
- 12:51
- Moonset
- 00:38
- Moon Rashi
- Sun Rashi
- Lagna
- Paksha
- Shukla
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How is this Panchang calculated?+
- Selected place
- Palani
- Calculation date
- 2026-09-19
- Local timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Calculation coordinates (latitude, longitude)
- 10.4487, 77.5246
The tithi and nakshatra shown are those at local sunrise on the selected date. They can change during the day; their end times mark the next transition.
Sunrise and sunset depend on your location. Tithi transitions occur at the same instant worldwide, but their local clock times differ. The tithi present at sunrise can therefore differ between places.
Tithi — the lunar day
Each 12° interval of the Moon’s angular separation from the Sun is one tithi. A tithi can start or end at any hour; it is not a fixed 24-hour day.
Nakshatra — the Moon’s position
The sidereal zodiac is divided into 27 equal sections. The section containing the Moon at sunrise gives the nakshatra shown here.
Calculation method
Sun and Moon positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Rashi and nakshatra use the sidereal zodiac with Lahiri ayanamsa, the adjustment between tropical and sidereal positions.
Astronomy and traditional guidance
Celestial positions and rise/set times come from astronomical calculations. Rahu Kaal and auspicious muhurat labels apply traditional Jyotish rules to those timings; they are not scientific predictions of personal outcomes.
Timing limitations
If the sunrise or sunset calculation is unavailable, approximate times may be used. This result does not identify whether that fallback was used. A missing Moon time means the time is unavailable, not proof that the Moon does not rise or set that day.
- Yoga
- Ayushmanupto 14:29
- Karana
- Bava
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods
- Rahu Kaal
- 09:13 – 10:43
- Yamaghanta
- 13:44 – 15:14
- Gulika Kaal
- 06:13 – 07:43
- Brahma Muhurat ✓
- 04:37 – 05:25
- Amrit Kaal ✓
- 18:31 – 20:19
- Abhijit Muhurta ✓
- 11:50 – 12:38
Planetary Positions+
☉
सूर्य
1.9°
☽
चंद्र
3.7°
♂
मंगल
0.3°
☿
बुध
19.3°
♃
गुरु
23.1°
♀
शुक्र
10.7°
♄
शनि
18.3°R
☊
राहु
4.1°R
☋
केतु
4.1°R
Calendar systemsParabhava
SamvatsaraParabhava (40/60)
AyanaDakshinayana
RituSharad
GolaYamya
Solar monthKanya
| 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
Disha Shool (avoid)East
Rahu VasaEast
Chandra VasaEast
AgnivasaPatal
ShivavasaShmashan
Anandadi YogaGada
Day length12.03 h
Night length11.97 h
Madhyahna11:02 – 13:26
Pratah Sandhya05:25 – 06:13
Sayahna Sandhya18:15 – 19:03
Godhuli17:51 – 18:39
Vijaya Muhurta14:14 – 15:02
Nishita Muhurta23:50 – 00:38
Tarabalam & Chandrabalam15 nakshatras favourable
Find your own janma nakshatra and rashi below.
PanchakaRaja Panchaka
Favourable
Nakshatra: Bharani (Parama Mitra), Krittika (Mitra), Mrigashira (Sadhaka), Punarvasu (Kshema), Ashlesha (Sampat), Purva Phalguni (Parama Mitra), Uttara Phalguni (Mitra), Chitra (Sadhaka), Vishakha (Kshema), Jyeshtha (Sampat), Purva Ashadha (Parama Mitra), Uttara Ashadha (Mitra), Dhanishta (Sadhaka), Purva Bhadrapada (Kshema), Revati (Sampat)
Rashi: mithun, kark, tula, dhanu, kumbh, meen
Mixed
Nakshatra: Ashwini (Janma), Magha (Janma), Moola (Janma)
Rashi: mesh, singh, vrishchik
Avoid
Nakshatra: Rohini (Vadha), Ardra (Pratyari), Pushya (Vipat), Hasta (Vadha), Swati (Pratyari), Anuradha (Vipat), Shravana (Vadha), Shatabhisha (Pratyari), Uttara Bhadrapada (Vipat)
Rashi: vrishabh, kanya, makar
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Was today's Panchang accurate?
A Panchang for Palani is the day's Hindu almanac computed from the city's own sunrise, sunset and coordinates, never one standard clock. It reads five angas together — Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana — to describe the day's quality and choose supportive timings for puja, vrat and new beginnings.
Palani Panchang — पलनी पंचांग
State
Tamil Nadu
Sunrise Range
6:02–6:46 AM
Coordinates
10.45°N, 77.52°E
Palani is defined by the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple, one of the six Arupadai Veedu, Lord Murugan's principal abodes, seated atop a rocky hillock within the town and worshipped in the rare form of Murugan holding only a staff, having renounced all ornaments. Thaipusam here is the defining annual event: pilgrims arrive from across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and beyond bearing kavadi over a 10-day celebration. Panguni Uthiram, Vaikashi Visakam, and Kandha Shasti are also major observances. Panchang, choghadiya, and rahu kaal timings are computed for Palani's exact coordinates, in the Dindigul district foothills.
Palani's solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length
In Palani the longest day runs 12h 37m (June) and the shortest 11h 24m (December) — a seasonal swing of 1h 13m. Solar noon falls +20m from the 12:00 clock hour because Palani sits at 77.52°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 | 06:46 | 18:13 | 11h 28m | 12:29 | — |
| February | 06:44 | 18:25 | 11h 41m | 12:34 | +13m |
| March | 06:31 | 18:27 | 11h 57m | 12:29 | +16m |
| April | 06:13 | 18:27 | 12h 14m | 12:20 | +17m |
| May | 06:02 | 18:31 | 12h 29m | 12:16 | +15m |
| June | 06:02 | 18:39 | 12h 37m | 12:20 | +8m |
| July | 06:09 | 18:43 | 12h 33m | 12:26 | −4m |
| August | 06:14 | 18:35 | 12h 21m | 12:24 | −12m |
| September | 06:13 | 18:17 | 12h 04m | 12:15 | −17m |
| October | 06:12 | 17:59 | 11h 47m | 12:06 | −17m |
| November | 06:19 | 17:50 | 11h 32m | 12:04 | −15m |
| December | 06:33 | 17:57 | 11h 24m | 12:15 | −8m |
Which places near Palani can read these Panchang timings
Madattukkulam lies 21 km north-west of Palani 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 −3m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madattukkulam | 21 km | north-west | 0m to +1m | same |
| Kodaikanal | 24 km | south | −1m to +1m | same |
| Oddanchathiram | 25 km | east | −1m | same |
| Dharapuram | 32 km | north | −1m to 0m | same |
| Udumalaippettai | 34 km | north-west | +1m | same |
| Periyakulam | 36 km | south | −1m to +1m | same |
| Vattalkundu | 41 km | south-east | −2m to 0m | same |
| Marayur | 44 km | south-west | +1m to +2m | same |
| Allinagaram | 47 km | south | −1m to +1m | same |
| Chinnalapatti | 47 km | south-east | −2m to −1m | same |
| Nilakottai | 48 km | south-east | −2m to −1m | same |
| Teni | 49 km | south | −1m to +1m | same |
| Pallappatti | 49 km | north-east | −2m to −1m | same |
| Dindigul | 51 km | east | −2m | same |
| Andippatti | 51 km | south | −2m to +1m | same |
| Bodinayakkanur | 52 km | south | 0m to +2m | same |
| Balakrishnapuram | 53 km | east | −3m to −2m | same |
| Vellakkovil | 59 km | north | −2m to 0m | same |
| Suleswaranpatti | 60 km | west | +2m | same |
| Kottur | 60 km | west | +2m | same |
Five Elements of Palani Panchang
The traditional Panchang (पंचांग, meaning “five limbs”) comprises five essential elements that determine auspiciousness for any activity in Palani:
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).
Palani Festivals & Panchang
Palani's major festivals — — 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 Palani, use the Ishvaram Jyotish app.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is today's Panchang calculated for Palani?
The Panchang for Palani is calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Palani's exact coordinates (Tamil Nadu, latitude/longitude). Sunrise in Palani ranges from 6:02–6:46 AM seasonally, which affects the start of each Tithi. The Panchang shows today's Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions — all calibrated to Palani's local time.
Can nearby towns like Madattukkulam use Palani's Panchang timings?
Almost, with a small shift. Madattukkulam lies 21 km north-west of Palani 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 Palani that shift stays between −3m 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 Palani's slot.
Why are Palani's Panchang timings different from other cities?
Panchang timings vary because they are based on actual astronomical observations for a specific location. Palani's sunrise (6:02–6:46 AM), longitude, and latitude determine the precise start and end times of Tithis, Nakshatras, and Yogas. A Palani Panchang uses the city's actual coordinates rather than a single standard Indian time.
When is undefined in Palani in 2025–2026?
undefined 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 Palani-specific timing where relevant.
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