Today’s Panchang: Astrological Insights for Your Day

Today’s Panchang

What is Panchang?

Panchang (or Panchanga) is a Sanskrit word derived from Pancha (five) and Anga (limbs/parts). So Panchang means "Five Limbs" — and it refers to five key elements that help in calculating the auspicious and inauspicious timings in Vedic timekeeping.

The Five Parts of Panchang

1. Tithi (तिथि) – Lunar Day
   
   

• A Tithi is the time it takes for the longitudinal angle between the Moon and the Sun to increase by 12 degrees.
  
  

• There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month:
  
  

• 15 during Shukla Paksha (waxing moon)

• 15 during Krishna Paksha (waning moon)
  
  

• Examples: Pratipada, Dwitiya, Tritiya, etc.
  
  

2. Vaar (वार) – Day of the Week
   
   

• These are the seven days of the week: Ravi (Sunday), Soma (Monday), etc.
  
  

• Each day is ruled by a planet.
  
  

3. Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) – Lunar Mansion
   
   

• The Moon travels through 27 (sometimes 28) Nakshatras or constellations.
  
  

• Each Nakshatra has its own attributes and ruling deity.
  
  

• Examples: Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, etc.
  
  

4. Yoga (योग) – Planetary Combination
   
   

• 27 Yogas are calculated based on the sum of the Sun and Moon's positions.
  
  

• Each Yoga has auspicious or inauspicious implications.
  
  

• Examples: Vishkumbha, Preeti, Ayushman, etc.
  
  

5. Karana (करण) – Half of a Tithi
   
   

• Each Tithi has two Karanas (first half and second half).
  
  

• There are 11 Karanas in total (4 fixed and 7 recurring).
  
  

• Examples: Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, etc.

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Uses of Panchang

• Choosing Shubh Muhurat (auspicious time) for weddings, pujas, travel, etc.
  
  

• Knowing daily planetary positions and effects.
  
  

• Performing vrat/fasts on correct days.
  
  

• Identifying periods like Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, Chaughadiya, etc.

On Friday, April 11 2025, the Panchang is as follows:

Date & Location

• Gregorian Date: April 11, 2025​

• Location: New Delhi, India​

• Vikram Samvat: 2082 Kalayukta​

• Shaka Samvat: 1947 Visvavasu​

• Lunar Month: Chaitra​

• Paksha: Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase)​

• Ritu (Season): Vasanta (Spring)​
  
  

Sun & Moon Timings

• Sunrise: 6:03 AM​

• Sunset: 6:40 PM​

• Moonrise: 5:30 PM​

• Moonset: 5:34 AM (April 12)

Panchang Elements

• Tithi (Lunar Day): Shukla Chaturdashi​
  
  

• Begins: April 11, 1:00 AM​

• Ends: April 12, 3:21 AM​
  
  

• Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):
  
  

• Uttara Phalguni: Until 3:10 PM​

• Hasta: After 3:10 PM​
  
  

• Yoga: Dhruva until 7:45 PM, then Vyaghata​

• Karana:

• Garija: 1:01 AM – 2:10 PM​

• Vanija: 2:10 PM – 3:22 AM (April 12)​

• Vishti: After 3:22 AM (April 12)​

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Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings

• Abhijit Muhurat (Most Auspicious): 12:02 PM – 12:52 PM​

• Amrit Kalam: 7:07 AM – 8:54 AM​

• Rahu Kalam (Inauspicious): 10:47 AM – 12:22 PM​

• Yamaganda: 3:31 PM – 5:05 PM​

• Gulika Kalam: 7:38 AM – 9:12 AM​

• Dur Muhurat: