Today's Panchang

Daily Vedic Hindu calendar with Tithi, Nakshatra, and auspicious timings

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What is Panchang?

Panchang (also spelled Panchangam) is the traditional Vedic Hindu calendar that tracks five key elements of each day: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun-Moon angular relationship), Karana (half of Tithi), and Var (weekday). The word "Panch-ang" literally means "five limbs" in Sanskrit. Hindus consult the Panchang daily to determine auspicious timings (Muhurta) for important activities like starting a new business, travel, marriage ceremonies, and religious rituals.

Understanding Tithi and Nakshatra

Tithi is the lunar day determined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning). Each Tithi has a specific quality: some are considered auspicious for new beginnings (like Dwitiya, Panchami, Saptami) while others are better for spiritual practices (like Ekadashi, Amavasya). Nakshatra is the lunar mansion — one of 27 constellations the Moon passes through — each carrying its own energy and ruling deity.

What is Rahu Kalam?

Rahu Kalam (also called Rahu Kaal) is an inauspicious period of approximately 1.5 hours each day ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. During Rahu Kalam, it is traditionally advised to avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning travel. The timing varies by weekday and is calculated from sunrise and sunset times. Om.AI calculates Rahu Kalam precisely based on astronomical sunrise/sunset for Delhi (IST).