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The Panchang (Sanskrit for "five limbs") is the traditional Vedic almanac used for daily timing. Tithi is the lunar day, Vara the weekday, Nakshatra the Moon's star, Yoga the combined Sun-Moon position, and Karana the half-tithi. Calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri ayanamsha.
How to Read Today's Vedic Panchang
A Panchang is the traditional Vedic almanac used to understand the quality and timing of a day. The word literally refers to five limbs: Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana. Read together, they describe the relationship of the Sun and Moon, the lunar day and star, the weekday influence, and other timing factors used in Jyotish.
Tithi тАФ the lunar day
Tithi is based on the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, divided between the waxing phase (Shukla Paksha) and waning phase (Krishna Paksha). Different tithis are traditionally associated with different kinds of activity, so the tithi gives an important first indication of the day's character.
Nakshatra тАФ the Moon's lunar mansion
The Moon travels through 27 nakshatras, or lunar mansions. The Moon's current nakshatra is one of the most useful daily indicators because it describes the emotional and psychological tone of the day. Each nakshatra also has four padas, giving a more precise position within that lunar mansion.
Vara, Yoga and Karana
Vara is the weekday and its planetary ruler. Yoga is calculated from the combined positions of the Sun and Moon, while Karana represents half of a tithi. Classical Panchang practice considers all five factors together rather than treating any one of them as a complete prediction.
Rahu Kala and your location
Rahu Kala is a daily period traditionally avoided for beginning important new activities. Unlike the planetary positions shown above, its clock time depends on local timing, which is why your city and timezone matter. Check that the location and UTC offset shown on this page are correct before relying on the displayed Rahu Kala.
Sidereal planetary positions
The planetary panel shows current positions in the sidereal zodiac using Lahiri ayanamsha. These positions provide broader context for the day's Panchang. To understand how current planets may interact with your own horoscope, generate your Vedic birth chart. For a specific question, you can also use Prashna Jyotish, or explore Muhurta when choosing an auspicious time for an important activity.