Today's Astrological Timeline
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Deity of the Day · Sun · Ravi
Surya · सूर्य
Tithi
S13 Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
Nakshatra
Pushya
✓ Auspicious
Yoga
Shobhana
✓ Auspicious yoga
Karana
Taitula
Half-tithi period
Vara
Ravivaar
Sun · Ravi rules this day
Sunrise · Sunset
↑ 6:52 am
↓ 6:16 pm (Delhi/IST approx.)
Rahu Kaal
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Avoid new beginnings
Yamaganda
10:30am – 12:00pm
Inauspicious window
Abhijit Muhurta
11:44am – 12:28pm
Most auspicious window
Gulika Kaal
9:00am – 10:30am
Inauspicious
Brahma Muhurta
4:24am–5:12am
Wake · meditate · pray
Disha Shool
West
Avoid travel this way
Moonrise ~
4:03pm
Approx. IST
Tithi Ends ~
10:29pm IST
Approximate
Nakshatra Ends ~
1:43pm IST
Approximate
Moon Rashi
Karka (Cancer)
Chandra Rashi
Sun Rashi
Kumbha (Aquarius)
Surya Rashi
Fasting Day
Pradosh Fast
Sacred fasting day observed by millions
Choghadiya — Muhurta Guide
Day & night each split into 8 slots of ~90 min
Bottom = Day · Top = Night · Times IST approx.
Hora — Planetary Hours
24 hours each ruled by a planet · Hora 1 starts at sunrise (6am)
12, 3, 6, 9 at standard clock positions · 6am at right (3 o'clock)
Special Periods Today
Pradosh Kaal
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Auspicious evening period for Shiva worship (Trayodashi). Visit Shiva temple, light a diya, and recite Om Namah Shivaya during this window for blessings.
Panchang Summary for March 1, 2026
- Date
- Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Tithi
- S13 Trayodashi
- Tithi ends ~
- 10:29pm IST
- Paksha
- Shukla Paksha
- Nakshatra
- Pushya
- Nakshatra ends ~
- 1:43pm IST
- Nakshatra pada
- 4
- Yoga
- Shobhana
- Karana
- Taitula
- Vara (day)
- Ravivaar
- Moon phase
- Waxing Gibbous
- Moon Rashi
- Karka (Cancer)
- Sun Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Sunrise
- 6:52 am IST
- Sunset
- 6:16 pm IST
- Moonrise ~
- 4:03pm IST
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:24am – 5:12am IST
- Rahu Kaal
- 4:30pm – 6:00pm IST
- Yamaganda
- 10:30am – 12:00pm IST
- Gulika Kaal
- 9:00am – 10:30am IST
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:44am – 12:28pm IST
- Disha Shool
- West (avoid travel)
- Pradosh Kaal
- 4:30pm – 7:00pm
- Panchak
- Not active
- Nautapa
- Not active
- Sankranti
- None today
- Vikram Samvat
- 2082
Understanding Hindu Panchang
The five sacred limbs and daily elements of the Hindu almanac
What is Panchang? (पंचांग)
Panchang means "five limbs": Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana. These five elements define the quality of each moment, guiding Hindus on when to begin journeys, perform ceremonies, start businesses, or observe fasts. Read the full guide →
Choghadiya (चौघड़िया): Everyday Muhurta
The most widely used daily timing guide. Each day and night is split into 8 slots ruled by a planet, from Amrit (best) to Udveg (avoid). Millions check it before travel, surgery, or important decisions. Read the full guide →
Rahu Kaal (राहु काल)
A 90-minute window each day ruled by Rahu, the north lunar node. Starting new work, business meetings, surgeries, or journeys during Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious. Today: 4:30pm – 6:00pm. Read the full guide →
Disha Shool (दिशा शूल): Directional Inauspiciousness
Each weekday has an inauspicious direction for travel. Today's Disha Shool: West. Traditional remedy: eat curd (दही) before traveling in this direction to neutralise the effect. This applies especially to long-distance journeys.
Brahma Muhurta (ब्रह्म मुहूर्त)
The "Creator's Hour," the 48 minutes before sunrise (4:24 am – 5:12 am IST approx). Considered the most powerful time for meditation, yoga, prayer, and Vedic study, when the mind is calmest. Read the full guide →
Hora (होरा): Planetary Hours
The day is divided into 24 planetary hours, each ruled by one of the seven classical planets in a fixed sequence. The first hora of each day belongs to the day's ruling planet — today's Sunday is ruled by Sun · Ravi. Jupiter, Venus, and Moon horas are auspicious for starting ventures; Saturn and Mars horas are better for endurance tasks.
Nakshatra (नक्षत्र) — The 27 Lunar Mansions
The zodiac is divided into 27 equal segments of 13°20' each, called Nakshatras. The Moon's position at birth defines your Janma Nakshatra — central to Vedic astrology, name selection, marriage matching, and muhurta. Today's Nakshatra: Pushya (Pada 4), presided over by deity Brihaspati, quality: Laghu.
Tithi (तिथि) — The Lunar Day
A Tithi is the time taken by the Moon to gain 12° on the Sun. There are 15 tithis in each paksha (fortnight) — Shukla (waxing) and Krishna (waning). Special tithis: Ekadashi (11th, fasting), Purnima (full moon), Amavasya (new moon), Chaturthi (Ganesha), Pradosh (13th, Shiva). Today: S13 Trayodashi.
Panchak (पंचक)
A 5-day inauspicious period when the Moon transits the last two rashis — Kumbha (Aquarius) and Meena (Pisces). During Panchak, tradition advises avoiding: collecting wood or grass, traveling south, construction/roofing, buying new beds, and cremation (if possible). If unavoidable, a remedial Puja is recommended first. Panchak occurs approximately once a month.
Nautapa (नौतपा) — Nine Scorching Days
Nautapa occurs each year when the Sun enters Rohini Nakshatra (around May 25). The first 9 days of this transit are called Nautapa — traditionally the hottest stretch of the Indian summer. Ancient meteorological lore: if it stays hot and dry during Nautapa, expect a strong monsoon; if it rains during Nautapa, the monsoon may be weak or delayed.
Sankranti (संक्रान्ति) — Solar Transition
Sankranti marks the Sun entering a new rashi (zodiac sign), occurring approximately once a month. All 12 Sankrantis are auspicious for charity, holy dips, and new beginnings. The most celebrated is Makar Sankranti (Sun entering Capricorn, ~Jan 14), marking the end of winter solstice and the start of Uttarayan. It is celebrated as Lohri, Pongal, Bihu, and Uttarayan across India.
Vikram Samvat (विक्रम संवत)
The Hindu lunisolar calendar established by Emperor Vikramaditya. It runs 56–57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar. Today falls in VS 2082. This is the official calendar of the Government of India (as Saka Samvat) and is used for all religious festivals, muhurtas, and Panchang calculations.