Today’s Panchang: Astrological Insights for Your Day

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.

​Here is the Panchang for Monday, April 14, 2025, in New Delhi, India:

 Date & Location

• Gregorian Date: April 14, 2025​

• Location: New Delhi, India​

• Vikram Samvat: 2082 Kalayukta​

• Shaka Samvat: 1947 Vishvavasu​

• Lunar Month: Vaishakha (Purnimanta) / Chaitra (Amanta)​

• Paksha: Krishna Paksha (Waning Phase)

• Ritu (Season): Vasanta (Spring)

 Sun &  Moon Timings

• Sunrise: 5:57 AM

• Sunset: 6:46 PM​

• Moonrise: 8:07 PM​

• Moonset: 6:22 AM (April 15)​

Panchang Elements

• Tithi (Lunar Day):
  
  

• Pratipada (1st Tithi) ends at 8:25 AM​

• Dwitiya (2nd Tithi) begins thereafter​

• Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):
  
  

• Swati until 12:13 AM (April 15)​
  
  

• Yoga: Vajra until 10:39 PM​
  
  

• Karanas:
  
  

• Kaulava until 8:25 AM​

• Taitila until 9:40 PM​

• Garaja thereafter​
  
  

• Sun Sign (Surya Rashi): Mesha (Aries)​
  
  

• Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi): Tula (Libra)​

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Auspicious Timings

• Brahma Muhurta: 4:27 AM – 5:12 AM​

• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM​

• Vijaya Muhurat: 2:30 PM – 3:21 PM​

• Godhuli Muhurat: 6:45 PM – 7:08 PM​

• Amrit Kalam: 2:18 PM – 4:07 PM​

• Nishita Muhurat: 11:59 PM – 12:43 AM (April 15)​

 Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kalam: 7:33 AM – 9:09 AM​

• Yamaganda: 10:45 AM – 12:22 PM​

• Gulikai Kalam: 1:58 PM – 3:34 PM​

• Dur Muhurat:
  
  

• 12:47 PM – 1:38 PM​
  
  

• 3:21 PM – 4:12 PM​
  
  

• Aadal Yoga: 12:13 AM (April 15) – 5:56 AM (April 15)​

Festivals & Observances

• Mesha Sankranti: Marks the Sun's entry into Aries, signifying the Solar New Year​

• Puthandu: Tamil New Year​

• Vishu Kani: Malayalam New Year​

• Baisakhi: Harvest festival celebrated in Punjab​

Additional Information

• Mesha Sankranti Punya Kala: 5:57 AM – 12:22 PM​

• Mesha Sankranti Maha Punya Kala: 5:57 AM – 7:57 AM​

• Anandadi Yoga: Chhatra until 12:13 AM (April 15)​

• Tamil Yoga: Siddha until 12:13 AM (April 15)​

• Chandrabalam (Favorable Moon Sign): Mesha, Karka, Kanya, Vrischika, Dhanu, Meena​

• Tarabalam (Favorable Nakshatras):
  
  

• Before 12:13 AM (April 15): Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishaka, Jyeshta, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati

Conclusion:

Panchang is a helpful Hindu calendar that guides people on the best times for daily tasks, prayers, and special events. It uses five parts—Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana—to show good and bad timings, now easily available through apps and calendars.