Hindu Calendar April 2025
Today’s Panchang
Tithi
S13 Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
Nakshatra
Anuradha
🙏 Auspicious for worship & learning
Sunrise · Sunset
↑ 5:29am
↓ 7:18pm (Delhi / IST)
Yoga
Sadhya
✓ Auspicious yoga
Rahu Kaal
9:00am – 10:30am
Inauspicious — avoid new starts
Yamaganda
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Inauspicious time window
Abhijit Muhurta
11:44am – 12:28pm
Most auspicious time of day
Karana
Kaulava
Half-tithi period
Deity of the Day · Saturn · Shani
Shani Dev
शनि · शनिवार
About
Lord of karma, discipline, and justice. Shani Dev rewards hard work and punishes wrongdoing. His blessings remove life's greatest obstacles.
Today's Puja
Offer sesame oil, black sesame seeds, and iron objects to Shani Dev. Donate black cloth or mustard oil to the poor. Light a sesame oil lamp.
⚠ Avoid purchasing metal objects or starting major ventures without Shani's blessings.
Moon Phase · Waxing Gibbous
Refine and prepare as energy builds
Purify intentions, preparatory puja
Fasting Day: Pradosh Fast
Twilight fast on the 13th tithi dedicated to Lord Shiva. Pradosh vrat grants peace and liberation from sin. Observe puja at sunset.
April 2025
VS = Vikram Samvat (Hindu calendar year) · Rahu / Yamag = inauspicious windows (IST approx.) · Abhijit = most auspicious window
Tithi
S4 Chaturthi
Shukla
Nakshatra
Bharani
P4 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Vishkambha
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Vanija
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Yamaganda
7:30am – 9:00am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
6:00am – 7:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
8:36am
Tithi Ends ~
5:47am
Nakshatra Ends ~
3:22pm
Moon Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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S5 Panchami
Shukla
Nakshatra
Krittika
P4 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Preeti
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Bava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Yamaganda
6:00am – 7:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
9:25am
Tithi Ends ~
5:25am
Nakshatra Ends ~
3:39pm
Moon Rashi
Vrishabha (Taurus)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
S6 Shashthi
Shukla
Nakshatra
Rohini
P4 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Ayushman
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Kaulava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Yamaganda
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
South
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
10:13am
Tithi Ends ~
5:02am
Nakshatra Ends ~
3:56pm
Moon Rashi
Vrishabha (Taurus)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
S7 Saptami
Shukla
Nakshatra
Mrigashirsha
P4 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Saubhagya
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Garaja
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
10:30am – 12:00pm
Yamaganda
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
11:02am
Tithi Ends ~
4:40am
Nakshatra Ends ~
4:14pm
Moon Rashi
Mithuna (Gemini)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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S8 Ashtami
Shukla
Nakshatra
Ardra
P4 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Atiganda
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Vishti
⚠ Bhadra
Rahu Kaal
9:00am – 10:30am
Yamaganda
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
11:51am
Tithi Ends ~
4:17am
Nakshatra Ends ~
4:31pm
Moon Rashi
Mithuna (Gemini)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
S9 Navami
Shukla
Nakshatra
Punarvasu
P4 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Sukarma
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Balava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Yamaganda
10:30am – 12:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
9:00am – 10:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
12:40pm
Tithi Ends ~
3:55am
Nakshatra Ends ~
4:48pm
Moon Rashi
Karka (Cancer)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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S10 Dashami
Shukla
Nakshatra
Pushya
P4 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Dhriti
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Taitula
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
7:30am – 9:00am
Yamaganda
9:00am – 10:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
7:30am – 9:00am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
1:28pm
Tithi Ends ~
3:32am
Nakshatra Ends ~
5:05pm
Moon Rashi
Karka (Cancer)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
Ekadashi
Shukla
Nakshatra
Ashlesha
P4 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Shula
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Vanija
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Yamaganda
7:30am – 9:00am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
6:00am – 7:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
2:17pm
Tithi Ends ~
3:10am
Nakshatra Ends ~
5:22pm
Moon Rashi
Karka (Cancer)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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S12 Dwadashi
Shukla
Nakshatra
Magha
P4 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Ganda
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Bava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Yamaganda
6:00am – 7:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
3:06pm
Tithi Ends ~
2:47am
Nakshatra Ends ~
5:39pm
Moon Rashi
Simha (Leo)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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S13 Trayodashi
Shukla
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
P4 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Vriddhi
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Kaulava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Yamaganda
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
South
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
3:55pm
Tithi Ends ~
2:25am
Nakshatra Ends ~
5:57pm
Moon Rashi
Simha (Leo)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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S14 Chaturdashi
Shukla
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Dhruva
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Garaja
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
10:30am – 12:00pm
Yamaganda
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
4:43pm
Tithi Ends ~
2:02am
Nakshatra Ends ~
6:14pm
Moon Rashi
Kanya (Virgo)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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Purnima
Shukla
Nakshatra
Hasta
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Vyaghata
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Vishti
⚠ Bhadra
Rahu Kaal
9:00am – 10:30am
Yamaganda
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
5:32pm
Tithi Ends ~
1:40am
Nakshatra Ends ~
6:31pm
Moon Rashi
Kanya (Virgo)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K1 Pratipada
Krishna
Nakshatra
Chitra
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Harshana
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Balava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Yamaganda
10:30am – 12:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
9:00am – 10:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
6:21pm
Tithi Ends ~
1:17am
Nakshatra Ends ~
6:48pm
Moon Rashi
Tula (Libra)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
K2 Dvitiya
Krishna
Nakshatra
Swati
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Vajra
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Taitula
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
7:30am – 9:00am
Yamaganda
9:00am – 10:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
7:30am – 9:00am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
7:10pm
Tithi Ends ~
12:54am
Nakshatra Ends ~
7:05pm
Moon Rashi
Tula (Libra)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
K3 Tritiya
Krishna
Nakshatra
Vishakha
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Siddhi
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Vanija
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Yamaganda
7:30am – 9:00am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
6:00am – 7:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
7:59pm
Tithi Ends ~
12:32am
Nakshatra Ends ~
7:22pm
Moon Rashi
Tula (Libra)
Sun Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Choghadiya · 24h
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
K4 Chaturthi
Krishna
Nakshatra
Anuradha
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Vyatipata
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Bava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Yamaganda
6:00am – 7:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
8:47pm
Tithi Ends ~
12:09am
Nakshatra Ends ~
7:39pm
Moon Rashi
Vrischika (Scorpio)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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K5 Panchami
Krishna
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
P3 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Variyan
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Taitula
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Yamaganda
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
South
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
9:36pm
Tithi Ends ~
11:47pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
7:57pm
Moon Rashi
Vrischika (Scorpio)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K6 Shashthi
Krishna
Nakshatra
Moola
P3 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Parigha
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Vanija
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
10:30am – 12:00pm
Yamaganda
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
10:25pm
Tithi Ends ~
11:24pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
8:14pm
Moon Rashi
Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
Hora · Planetary Hours
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K7 Saptami
Krishna
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
P3 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Shiva
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Bava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
9:00am – 10:30am
Yamaganda
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
11:14pm
Tithi Ends ~
11:02pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
8:31pm
Moon Rashi
Dhanu (Sagittarius)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K8 Ashtami
Krishna
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Siddha
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Kaulava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Yamaganda
10:30am – 12:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
9:00am – 10:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
12:02am
Tithi Ends ~
10:39pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
8:48pm
Moon Rashi
Makara (Capricorn)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K9 Navami
Krishna
Nakshatra
Shravana
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Shubha
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Garaja
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
7:30am – 9:00am
Yamaganda
9:00am – 10:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
7:30am – 9:00am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
12:51am
Tithi Ends ~
10:17pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
9:05pm
Moon Rashi
Makara (Capricorn)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K10 Dashami
Krishna
Nakshatra
Dhanishtha
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Shukla
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Vishti
⚠ Bhadra
Rahu Kaal
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Yamaganda
7:30am – 9:00am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
6:00am – 7:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
1:40am
Tithi Ends ~
9:54pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
9:22pm
Moon Rashi
Kumbha (Aquarius)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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Ekadashi
Krishna
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
P3 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Brahma
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Balava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Yamaganda
6:00am – 7:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
2:29am
Tithi Ends ~
9:32pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
9:40pm
Moon Rashi
Kumbha (Aquarius)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K12 Dwadashi
Krishna
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
P3 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Indra
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Taitula
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Yamaganda
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
South
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
3:17am
Tithi Ends ~
9:09pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
9:57pm
Moon Rashi
Kumbha (Aquarius)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K13 Trayodashi
Krishna
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Vaidhriti
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Vanija
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
10:30am – 12:00pm
Yamaganda
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
4:06am
Tithi Ends ~
8:47pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
10:14pm
Moon Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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K14 Chaturdashi
Krishna
Nakshatra
Revati
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Vishkambha
⚠ Avoid muhurta
Karana
Shakuni
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
9:00am – 10:30am
Yamaganda
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
4:55am
Tithi Ends ~
8:24pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
10:31pm
Moon Rashi
Meena (Pisces)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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Amavasya
Krishna
Nakshatra
Ashwini
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Preeti
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Naga
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Yamaganda
10:30am – 12:00pm
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
9:00am – 10:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
5:44am
Tithi Ends ~
8:02pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
10:48pm
Moon Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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View Full Panchang →Tithi
S1 Pratipada
Shukla
Nakshatra
Bharani
P3 ⚠ Inauspicious
Yoga
Ayushman
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Bava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
7:30am – 9:00am
Yamaganda
9:00am – 10:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
7:30am – 9:00am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
East
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
6:32am
Tithi Ends ~
7:39pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
11:05pm
Moon Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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S2 Dvitiya
Shukla
Nakshatra
Krittika
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Saubhagya
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Kaulava
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Yamaganda
7:30am – 9:00am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
6:00am – 7:30am
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
7:21am
Tithi Ends ~
7:16pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
11:22pm
Moon Rashi
Vrishabha (Taurus)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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S3 Tritiya
Shukla
Nakshatra
Rohini
P3 ✓ Ausp.
Yoga
Shobhana
✓ Auspicious
Karana
Garaja
Half-tithi
Rahu Kaal
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Yamaganda
6:00am – 7:30am
Abhijit
11:44am – 12:28pm
Gulika
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Disha Shool
North
Avoid travel
Moonrise ~
8:10am
Tithi Ends ~
6:54pm
Nakshatra Ends ~
11:40pm
Moon Rashi
Vrishabha (Taurus)
Sun Rashi
Mesha (Aries)
Choghadiya · 24h
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The Panchang (पञ्चाङ्ग)
The Hindu lunisolar calendar: five limbs of time
The Panchang is one of the most sophisticated timekeeping systems ever developed. Unlike the Gregorian calendar which tracks only the solar cycle, the Panchang simultaneously tracks five (pancha) elements (anga) of time. Most Hindu festivals are tied to specific combinations of these elements, which is why their Gregorian dates shift each year.
Lunar day: there are 30 tithis in a lunar month, each approximately 19-24 hours long. Most Hindu festivals are fixed to a specific tithi rather than a Gregorian date, which is why they shift each year.
Day of the week. Each day is ruled by a planet: Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), Saturday (Saturn).
Lunar mansion: the 27 segments of the sky through which the Moon passes in a month. The Moon's nakshatra on a given day influences auspiciousness. Births and marriages are often timed to favour certain nakshatras.
One of 27 yogas calculated from the combined position of the Sun and Moon. Some yogas are highly auspicious (Siddha, Amrita) while others are inauspicious (Vyatipata, Vaidhriti). Muhurta calculations use yogas to select auspicious times.
Half a tithi: there are 11 karanas, cycling through the lunar month. Karanas are used in fine-grained muhurta (auspicious timing) calculations for weddings, business starts, and travel.
The Six Seasons (षड् ऋतु)
Where the Gregorian calendar has four seasons, the Hindu calendar recognises six Ritus, each spanning two lunar months. The Ritu system reflects the Indian subcontinent's distinct monsoon, pre-winter, and intense summer phases.
Chaitra + Vaisakha
Mar-May (approx)
Season of blossoms, Holi, and new beginnings
Jyeshtha + Ashadha
May-Jul (approx)
Intense heat, monsoon preparation, guru reverence
Shravana + Bhadrapada
Jul-Sep (approx)
Rains, fertility, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi
Ashwin + Kartik
Sep-Nov (approx)
Harvest, Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali
Margashirsha + Pausha
Nov-Jan (approx)
Cool days, scripture study, Gita Jayanti
Magha + Phalguna
Jan-Mar (approx)
Deep cold, holy dips, Maha Shivaratri
Month-by-Month Guide
A month for inner contemplation and pilgrimages. Makar Sankranti marks the sun's northward journey (Uttarayan), one of the few Hindu festivals tied to the solar calendar rather than the lunar. The sesame-jaggery sweets exchanged on this day carry the message: speak sweetly and think sweetly.
Bathing in holy rivers during Magha is considered supremely meritorious. The Kumbh Mela, the largest peaceful gathering of human beings on Earth, takes place on the Maghi Purnima when planetary alignments are most auspicious. Basant Panchami heralds spring with yellow flowers and kite flying.
Phalguna ends the Hindu year with the joyful abandon of Holi. On Holika Dahan, bonfires are lit to burn away the ego and evil represented by the demoness Holika. The following morning, people throw coloured powder and water, celebrating spring, love, and the equalising power of colour.
The first month of the Hindu new year in the Vikram Samvat calendar. Ugadi and Gudi Padwa mark new beginnings across different regions. Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the embodiment of dharma. Chaitra Navratri's nine nights honour the Goddess in her nine forms.
Akshaya Tritiya, falling in Vaisakha, is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year; any beginning made then is said never to diminish. The full moon of Vaisakha marks the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of the Gautama Buddha, the triple anniversary revered as Vesak across the Buddhist world.
The peak of summer heat. Ganga Dussehra celebrates the descent of the sacred river Ganges to Earth, and bathing in any river on this day is considered deeply purifying. Nirjala Ekadashi, the most austere of the eleven Ekadashis, is observed with a complete fast from water, a test of spiritual discipline.
Guru Purnima falls in Ashadha, the full moon dedicated to honouring one's spiritual teacher, traced to the day Veda Vyasa was born. Rath Yatra in Puri draws millions to witness the chariot of Lord Jagannath. Deva Shayani Ekadashi marks Lord Vishnu's four-month cosmic sleep.
The holiest month of the year for Shaiva devotees; every Monday of Shravan is especially auspicious for Shiva worship and fasting. Millions of Kanwariyas walk hundreds of kilometres to carry holy Ganges water to their local Shiva temples. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between siblings: sisters tie the rakhi thread of protection on brothers' wrists.
Ganesh Chaturthi brings ten days of joyous celebration of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Nowhere is it more spectacular than in Maharashtra, where millions install Ganesha idols and immerse them in the sea. Onam, the harvest festival of Kerala, coincides with this season, a ten-day celebration of prosperity and the mythical return of King Mahabali.
Sharad Navratri, nine nights of worshipping the Goddess in her nine forms, culminates in Dussehra/Vijayadashami, celebrating Rama's victory over the demon Ravana and Durga's slaying of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Effigies of Ravana are burned across India as symbols of the triumph of dharma. The Sharad Purnima full moon is celebrated overnight with moonlit festivities.
Considered by many the most sacred month of the year. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, falls in Kartik on the new moon, celebrating Rama's return from fourteen years of exile and honouring Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lord Vishnu wakes from cosmic sleep on Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Kartik Purnima sees the ghats of Varanasi illuminated with thousands of lamps.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna declares: 'Among months, I am Margashirsha.' Gita Jayanti marks the day the Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The month is considered especially ideal for meditation, study of scripture, and worship of Vishnu.