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Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana & Rahu Kaal for Ranchi

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Tithi
ShashthiKrishna Paksha · Tithi 6upto 22:04
Nakshatra
Moon in (मीन)upto 21:54
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
18:25
Moonrise
22:10
Moonset
10:15
Moon Rashi
Sun Rashi
Lagna
Paksha
Krishna

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Yoga
Dhritiupto 19:33
Karana
Gara

Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods

Rahu Kaal
15:1016:48
Yamaghanta
08:3910:17
Gulika Kaal
11:5513:32
Brahma Muhurat ✓
03:4804:36
Amrit Kaal ✓
19:3121:06
Abhijit Muhurta ✓
11:2912:21
Planetary Positions+
सूर्य
17.4°
चंद्र
20.8°
मंगल
0.9°
बुध
28.1°
गुरु
13.4°
शुक्र
2.9°
शनि
20.5°R
राहु
6.6°R
केतु
6.6°R
Calendar systemsParabhava
SamvatsaraParabhava (40/60)
AyanaDakshinayana
RituVarsha
GolaYamya
Solar monthKarka
EraYearNew year at
Vikram Samvat2083Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Shaka Samvat1948Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Gujarati Samvat2082Kartika Shukla Pratipada
Kali Samvat5128Chaitra Shukla Pratipada
Bengali San1433Mesha Sankranti (Pohela Boishakh)
Direction, vasa and day divisions
Disha Shool (avoid)North
Rahu VasaSouth
Chandra VasaNorth
AgnivasaPrithvi ✓
ShivavasaVrishabha ✓
Anandadi YogaSiddhi
Day length13.02 h
Night length10.98 h
Madhyahna10:37 – 13:13
Pratah Sandhya04:32 – 05:24
Sayahna Sandhya18:25 – 19:18
Godhuli17:59 – 18:52
Vijaya Muhurta14:05 – 14:57
Nishita Muhurta23:33 – 00:17
Tarabalam & Chandrabalam15 nakshatras favourable

Find your own janma nakshatra and rashi below.

PanchakaRaja Panchaka

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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Ranchi Panchang — रांची पंचांग

State

Jharkhand

Sunrise Range

5:06–6:36 AM

Coordinates

23.34°N, 85.31°E

Ranchi, Jharkhand's capital on the Chota Nagpur Plateau. Jagannath Temple (replica of Puri), Pahari Mandir (Shiva temple on hilltop), and Deori Temple are the major sacred sites. Sarhul (spring tribal festival) and Karma (harvest festival) are unique to Jharkhand, blending tribal and Hindu traditions. Chhath Puja is observed widely.

Ranchi's solar year — sunrise, sunset and day length

In Ranchi the longest day runs 13h 26m (June) and the shortest 10h 35m (December) — a seasonal swing of 2h 51m. Solar noon falls −11m from the 12:00 clock hour because Ranchi sits at 85.31°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.

Sunrise, sunset and day length in Ranchi — the 15th of each month, 2026 (Swiss Ephemeris at 23.34°N 85.31°E)
MonthSunriseSunsetDay lengthSolar noonChange
January06:3617:2010h 43m11:58
February06:2517:4111h 15m12:03+32m
March06:0217:5411h 53m11:58+38m
April05:3218:0612h 34m11:49+41m
May05:1118:1913h 08m11:45+34m
June05:0618:3213h 26m11:49+18m
July05:1518:3413h 18m11:55−8m
August05:2818:1812h 49m11:53−29m
September05:3917:4912h 10m11:44−39m
October05:4917:2011h 30m11:34−40m
November06:0617:0010h 54m11:33−36m
December06:2617:0110h 35m11:44−19m

Which places near Ranchi can read these Panchang timings

Ratu lies 13 km north-west of Ranchi 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 −4m to +4m and each of the eight daylight periods keeps the same length it has here, so the periods do not stretch — only the boundary moves.

Recorded places within 150 km of Ranchi and their own sunrise — across twelve monthly samples in 2026 (places from GeoNames geographical database (CC BY 4.0), times from Swiss Ephemeris)
Nearby placeDistanceDirectionSunrise vs herePeriod length
Ratu13 kmnorth-west0m to +1msame
Khunti30 kmsouth0m to +1msame
Bundu35 kmsouth-east−2m to 0msame
Saunda36 kmnorth0m to +1msame
Patratu36 kmnorth0m to +1msame
Ramgarh39 kmnorth-east−1m to 0msame
Chitarpur43 kmnorth-east−2m to 0msame
Churi46 kmnorth-west+1m to +2msame
Khalari46 kmnorth-west+1m to +2msame
Kuju47 kmnorth-east−1m to 0msame
Lohardaga65 kmwest+2m to +3msame
Hazaribagh72 kmnorth−1m to +2msame
Gumia73 kmnorth-east−3m to −1msame
Kathhara75 kmnorth-east−3m to −1msame
Jaridih79 kmnorth-east−3m to −1msame
Chakradharpur81 kmsouth-east−2m to 0msame
Karo84 kmnorth-east−3m to −1msame
Phusro84 kmnorth-east−3m to −2msame
Gumla85 kmsouth-west+3m to +4msame
Bokaro93 kmnorth-east−4m to −2msame

Five Elements of Ranchi Panchang

The traditional Panchang (पंचांग, meaning “five limbs”) comprises five essential elements that determine auspiciousness for any activity in Ranchi:

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).

Ranchi Festivals & Panchang

Ranchi's major festivals — Sarhul, Karma, Chhath Puja— 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 Ranchi, use the Ishvaram Jyotish app.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is today's Panchang calculated for Ranchi?

The Panchang for Ranchi is calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Ranchi's exact coordinates (Jharkhand, latitude/longitude). Sunrise in Ranchi ranges from 5:06–6:36 AM seasonally, which affects the start of each Tithi. The Panchang shows today's Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions — all calibrated to Ranchi's local time.

Can nearby towns like Ratu use Ranchi's Panchang timings?

Almost, with a small shift. Ratu lies 13 km north-west of Ranchi 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 Ranchi that shift stays between −4m and +4m 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 Ranchi's slot.

Why are Ranchi's Panchang timings different from other cities?

Panchang timings vary because they are based on actual astronomical observations for a specific location. Ranchi's sunrise (5:06–6:36 AM), longitude, and latitude determine the precise start and end times of Tithis, Nakshatras, and Yogas. A Ranchi Panchang uses the city's actual coordinates rather than a single standard Indian time.

When is Sarhul in Ranchi in 2025–2026?

Sarhul 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 Ranchi-specific timing where relevant.

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