What Is the Panchang?
The five limbs of Vedic time
The Panchang (panchangam) is the traditional Hindu almanac. The name means "five limbs" — the five elements of Vedic time used to structure every day and to choose muhurats.
The five limbs (Panchanga)
| Tithi | Lunar day (30 in a lunar month) |
|---|---|
| Vaar | Weekday, each ruled by a planet |
| Nakshatra | The Moon’s lunar mansion for the day |
| Yoga | Sun–Moon angular combination (27 yogas) |
| Karana | Half of a tithi (11 karanas) |
A full Panchang also lists Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Choghadiya, Hora, and sunrise/sunset. Navagraha shows your live daily Panchang for your exact location, plus Tarabala and Chandrabala relative to your own chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious ~90-minute segment of each day when starting new ventures is traditionally avoided. Navagraha shows today’s Rahu Kaal for your location.
What are the five parts of the Panchang?
The five limbs are tithi (lunar day), vaar (weekday), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga and karana. Together they define the Vedic quality of each day.
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