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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Panchang is as follows:
Date & Year:
- Gregorian Date: April 8, 2025
- Vikram Samvat Year: 2082 Kalayukta
- Shaka Samvat Year: 1947 Viswavasu
Panchang Elements:
Tithi (Lunar Day):
- Ekadashi (11th Tithi)
- Begins: April 7, 2025, at 8:00 PM
- Ends: April 8, 2025, at 9:12 PM
Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):
- Ashlesha
- Ends: April 8, 2025, at 7:55 AM
- Magha
- Begins: April 8, 2025, at 7:55 AM
Yoga (Auspicious Period):
- Shoola
- Ends: April 8, 2025, at 6:10 PM
Karana (Half Tithi):
- Vanija
- Ends: April 8, 2025, at 8:35 AM
- Vishti (Bhadra)
- Begins: April 8, 2025, at 8:35 AM
- Ends: April 8, 2025, at 9:12 PM
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Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings:
Abhijit Muhurat (Most Auspicious Time):
Rahu Kalam (Inauspicious Time):
Yamaganda:
Gulika Kalam:
Sun & Moon Timings:
- Sunrise: 6:03 AM
- Sunset: 6:42 PM
- Moonrise: 2:58 PM
- Moonset: 4:06 AM (on April 9, 2025)
Festivals/Vrats on this Day:
- Kamada Ekadashi:
- Parana (Breaking the Fast) Time: April 9, 2025, from 6:02 AM to 8:34 AM
Additional Information:
- Paksha (Lunar Phase): Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase)
- Ritu (Season): Vasanta (Spring)
- Moon Sign: Karka (Cancer) until 7:55 AM, then Simha (Leo)
- Sun Sign: Meena (Pisces)
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.
