Today’s Panchang: Astrological Insights for Your Day

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.

​Here is the Panchang for Monday, April 14, 2025, in New Delhi, India:

 Date & Location

• Gregorian Date: April 14, 2025​
• Location: New Delhi, India​
• Vikram Samvat: 2082 Kalayukta​
• Shaka Samvat: 1947 Vishvavasu​
• Lunar Month: Vaishakha (Purnimanta) / Chaitra (Amanta)​
• Paksha: Krishna Paksha (Waning Phase)
• Ritu (Season): Vasanta (Spring)

• Sun & Moon Timings

• Sunrise: 5:57 AM
• Sunset: 6:46 PM​
• Moonrise: 8:07 PM​
• Moonset: 6:22 AM (April 15)​

Panchang Elements

Tithi (Lunar Day):

• Pratipada (1st Tithi) ends at 8:25 AM​
• Dwitiya (2nd Tithi) begins thereafter​

Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion):

• Swati until 12:13 AM (April 15)​

Yoga: Vajra until 10:39 PM​

Karanas:

• Kaulava until 8:25 AM​
• Taitila until 9:40 PM​
• Garaja thereafter​

Sun Sign (Surya Rashi): Mesha (Aries)​

Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi): Tula (Libra)​

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Auspicious Timings

• Brahma Muhurta: 4:27 AM – 5:12 AM​
• Abhijit Muhurat: 11:56 AM – 12:47 PM​
• Vijaya Muhurat: 2:30 PM – 3:21 PM​
• Godhuli Muhurat: 6:45 PM – 7:08 PM​
• Amrit Kalam: 2:18 PM – 4:07 PM​
• Nishita Muhurat: 11:59 PM – 12:43 AM (April 15)​

 Inauspicious Timings

• Rahu Kalam: 7:33 AM – 9:09 AM​
• Yamaganda: 10:45 AM – 12:22 PM​
• Gulikai Kalam: 1:58 PM – 3:34 PM​
• Dur Muhurat:

12:47 PM – 1:38 PM​

3:21 PM – 4:12 PM​

• Aadal Yoga: 12:13 AM (April 15) – 5:56 AM (April 15)​

Festivals & Observances

• Mesha Sankranti: Marks the Sun's entry into Aries, signifying the Solar New Year​
• Puthandu: Tamil New Year​
• Vishu Kani: Malayalam New Year​
• Baisakhi: Harvest festival celebrated in Punjab​