What are the five limbs (Panchang) of the Vedic calendar?

The five limbs are Tithi (lunar day calculated by the 12-degree angle between the Sun and Moon), Vara (day of the week ruled by a specific planet), Nakshatra (the lunar mansion of 13°20' where the Moon resides), Yoga (the combined solar-lunar longitude segment), and Karana (half of a Tithi, representing active energy).

Why do Panchang timings vary by city?

Vedic timekeeping is topocentric—it depends directly on local sunrise, sunset, and geographical coordinates. Tithis and planetary segments are calculated globally, but local timings of Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, and Muhurtas depend on the exact local sunrise/sunset of your selected location.

How is Rahu Kaal calculated?

Rahu Kaal is calculated by dividing the daytime period (between local sunrise and local sunset) into 8 equal segments. The segment associated with Rahu depends on the weekday (e.g., Saturday's 3rd segment, Monday's 2nd segment, etc.) and is considered inauspicious for starting new projects.

Vedic Daily Almanac

Today's Panchang by your city — Tithi, Nakshatra, Muhurat, and more.

The Panchang is the Vedic almanac that tells you not just what day it is, but what kind of day it is. Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and local sunrise-sunset times together form the complete picture of the day's quality.

Panchang forWednesday, 12 August 2026

What today's Panchang tells you

Most people check today's Panchang for one specific thing — the Tithi or Nakshatra, or they want to find a Shubh Muhurat before a prayer, purchase, travel, or marriage ceremony. That is a good start, but Panchang becomes far more useful when you read all five elements together. The Tithi sets the lunar mood. The Nakshatra adds the quality of the moment. Yoga and Karana give finer nuance. Sunrise, sunset, and Rahu Kaal timings make everything location-specific and practically usable.

Whether you are planning a new business launch, a medical procedure, a wedding date, or simply want to start the morning with intention, today's Panchang gives you an evidence-based Vedic starting point. For a wider month-level view of auspicious dates and planetary transits, pair this with the Astrology Calendar. To understand how today's Panchang interacts with your personal birth chart, check your Kundali for your natal Nakshatra and Moon sign details..

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How the Five Limbs of Panchang Work

Tithi & Paksha

Tithi is the lunar day — measured as the 12-degree arc of separation between Sun and Moon. It tells you where you are in the waxing (Shukla) or waning (Krishna) lunar cycle, which has a direct influence on the emotional quality of the day.

Nakshatra of the Day

The Moon transits through one of the 27 Nakshatras at any given moment. Each Nakshatra carries a distinct quality — some favour starting new things, others are better for completion, rest, or devotional practice. Knowing today's Nakshatra helps you work with the day's energy rather than against it.

Yoga & Karana

Yoga is the combined arc of Sun and Moon, creating 27 daily combinations that range from highly auspicious (like Siddha or Amrita Yoga) to ones that call for caution. Karana is the half-Tithi unit and plays a role in selecting precise Muhurtas.

Use today's Panchang as your timing foundation — then personalise it. For today's personalised forecast, check your current planetary movements Or book a private Muhurta consultation if the timing decision is tied to a wedding, surgery, property, or business launch..

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Astronomical Math of the Five Limbs

The word Panchang comes from 'Pancha' (five) and 'Anga' (limbs). It is a five-fold mathematical map of daily time, calculating the exact spatial relationship between the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth's horizon.

Tithi & Karana Mathematics

A Tithi (lunar day) is calculated as a 12-degree elongation of the Moon away from the Sun, starting from the exact conjunction of the New Moon (Amavasya). Because the speeds of both Sun and Moon vary along their elliptical orbits, the duration of a Tithi varies from 19 to 26 hours. A Karana is exactly half of a Tithi (6 degrees of elongation). There are 4 fixed Karanas (Shakuni, Chatuspada, Naga, Kintughna) and 7 movable Karanas that repeat in a structured mathematical sequence.

Nakshatra & Yoga Longitudes

The Nakshatra represents the Moon's longitude along the 360-degree zodiac, divided into 27 equal segments of 13°20' each. Yoga is calculated by summing the celestial longitudes of the Sun and the Moon, and dividing by 13°20'. This sum produces 27 unique mathematical combinations, ranging from Vishkumbha (the first) to Vaidhriti (the last), indicating the overall energetic harmony or friction of the day.

Rahu Kaal & Muhurta Calculations

Rahu Kaal is the daily period considered inauspicious for starting new ventures, ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It is calculated by taking the exact local sunrise and sunset times, computing the total daytime duration, and dividing it into 8 equal parts. Rahu Kaal occurs during a specific eighth depending on the day of the week (e.g., the 8th part on Monday, the 7th on Saturday). Because sunrise and sunset times shift daily and by location, Rahu Kaal must be calculated locally rather than read from static charts.

What today's Panchang tells you