About
Jyotisha, the science of time and the heavens, is one of the six Vedangas: it was developed to time Vedic rituals by the movements of the Sun and Moon. The daily Panchang on our home page shows the tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana for your city, with sunrise, sunset, the auspicious muhurats and Rahu Kaal; these pages explain each of them, and the months, eras and seasons of the Hindu year.
They are written for understanding, not prediction. For personal horoscopes and for choosing a muhurat for a wedding or other major event, consult a learned jyotishi or your family priest.
Understand the Panchang
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The Five Limbs of the Panchang पञ्चाङ्ग
Tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga and karana — what the daily Panchang shows
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Rahu Kaal, Muhurat and Choosing a Good Time राहुकाल
Abhijit and Brahma muhurat, Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika explained
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The Hindu Months हिन्दू मास
Chaitra to Phalguna — amanta and purnimanta calendars and the adhik maas
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Samvat Eras and the Six Ritus संवत् और ऋतु
Vikram Samvat, Shaka Samvat and the six seasons of the Hindu year
Frequently asked questions
What is a Panchang?
The Hindu almanac, describing each day by five limbs — tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga and karana — and used to fix festivals, fasts and muhurats.
Is jyotish part of the Vedas?
Jyotisha is one of the six Vedangas, the auxiliary sciences of the Veda, originally used to time rituals.
Where can I see today's Panchang?
On The Hindu Book home page, for your chosen city.