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Today Panchang – Powered by the Hindu Calendar App

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Today Panchang (Aaj Ka Panchang)

Authorized astronomical report for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Vikram Samvat 2083
Shaka Samvat 1948
Moon Sign: Leo
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Today's Tithi

Trayodashi

Krishna Paksha|Ashvina Month

Ends at

10:27 PM

Nakshatra

Purva Phalguni

Ends at 09:28 PM

Yoga

Shukla

Ends at 01:03 AM

Karana

Gara

Ends at 10:54 AM

Next

Bava Ends at 10:54 AM

Vara

Thursday (Guruvara)

Sunrise

06:21 AM

Sunset

06:07 PM

Moonrise

04:55 AM

Moonset

04:37 PM

Muhurta

Brahma

04:45 AM

to 05:33 AM

Yamaganda

06:21 AM

to 07:49 AM

Gulika

09:17 AM

to 10:46 AM

Abhijit

11:50 AM

to 12:38 PM

Rahu Kaal

01:42 PM

to 03:11 PM

Day Choghadiya (Sunrise to Sunset)
IntervalChoghadiyaQuality
06:21 AM - 07:49 AMShubhGood
07:49 AM - 09:17 AMRogEvil
09:17 AM - 10:46 AMUdvegBad
10:46 AM - 12:14 PMCharNeutral
12:14 PM - 01:42 PMLabhGain
01:42 PM - 03:11 PMAmritBest
03:11 PM - 04:39 PMKaalLoss
04:39 PM - 06:07 PMShubhGood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Today's Panchang is calculated using the Drik system, utilizing high-precision astronomical calculations comparable to the Swiss Ephemeris. This ensures that the timings of Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana match actual planetary observations.
Yes, the 'Hindu Calendar by Hindustan' app performs all mathematical planetary projections, Panchang calculations, Muhurats, and birth chart (Kundali) generation locally on your mobile device, completely offline without requiring an active internet connection.
Drik Panchang is based on actual, observation-verified planetary positions in the sky today, adjusting for axial precession (Ayanamsa). Traditional Surya Siddhanta relies on older, fixed mathematical formulas that do not include modern orbital perturbations and have drifted by several hours or days over centuries.
In Vedic astrology, the solar weekday (Vara) is governed by the planet ruling the first hour of Sunrise. Astrological energies and Udaya Vyapini Tithis are determined at Sunrise. Therefore, the day changes when the Sun rises locally, aligning the calendar with the physical solar cycle rather than an arbitrary midnight line.
The difference is when the lunar month ends. In the Amanta system, the month ends on the New Moon (Amavasya), whereas in the Purnimanta system, it ends on the Full Moon (Purnima). While month names differ during Krishna Paksha, both calendars celebrate festivals on the exact same days.
Rahu is a shadow planet (north node) that represents chaos, illusions, and material obsession. In Vedic astrology, Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute daylight segment ruled by Rahu. Undertaking new ventures, signing deals, or performing sacred rituals during this period is believed to attract obstacles.
Brahma Muhurta starts exactly 96 minutes (2 Ghadis) before local Sunrise and lasts for 48 minutes (1 Muhurta). The formula is: Brahma Muhurta Start = Local Sunrise - 96 minutes. Because sunrise coordinates shift daily, the exact timing must be calculated based on your specific location's latitude and longitude.
The five limbs (Panch-Anga) are: Tithi (lunar phase angle, 12° increments), Vara (solar weekday, transition at sunrise), Nakshatra (lunar mansion, 13.33° segments), Yoga (Moon-Sun longitude sum, 13.33° divisions), and Karana (half-tithi, 6° separation). Together they dictate the energy of any given day.
Each of the 27 Nakshatras is divided into 4 equal quarters called Padas (each spanning 3°20'). In Vedic astrology, the moon's exact position in a specific Nakshatra pada at the time of birth dictates the auspicious starting sound (syllable) used for naming a newborn baby (Namkaran).
Our app performs local coordinate rotations and calculates planetary positions offline relative to your specific coordinates. By avoiding direct comparisons between UTC and local DateTime structures, we eliminate timezone shift bugs, ensuring active Hora and Choghadiya segments highlight accurately.
Observational Astronomy & Vedic Chronometry

Principles of Vedic Chronometry: The Five Limbs of Panchang & Geodesic Astronomy

A Vedic Panchang is an exact astronomical system based on topocentric angular positions of the Sun and Moon. Rather than relying on generic fixed tables, TodayPanchang.in computes every segment using geodesic coordinates (latitude, longitude, and elevation) aligned with observational Drik Ganita standards.

account_treeThe Five Fundamental Limbs of Panchang

1. Tithi (Lunar Phase)

The 12° angular longitudinal separation between the Sun and Moon. A lunar month comprises 30 Tithis split across Shukla (waxing) and Krishna (waning) fortnights.

2. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

The 27 stellar divisions of 13°20' across the ecliptic. It reflects the Moon's real-time transit through specific star constellations.

3. Yoga (Longitudinal Sum)

Derived by adding the true celestial longitudes of the Sun and Moon, divided into 27 yogic segments from Viskambha to Vaidhriti.

4. Karana (Half-Tithi)

Half of a Tithi (6° angular arc). Composed of 7 recurring movable and 4 fixed Karanas indicating optimal timing for specific tasks.

5. Vara (Solar Weekday)

Calculated from local sunrise to subsequent sunrise, governed by the primary planetary ruler that presides over the day's first Hora.

Udaya Tithi Principle

In Vedic ritual chronology, the Tithi active precisely at local sunrise (Udaya Tithi) governs festivals, fasts, and religious observances for that day.

pin_dropGeodesic Coordinates & Local Precision

Because sunrise and sunset times vary significantly across longitudes (e.g., up to two hours difference between eastern and western regions of India), Muhurta windows, Rahu Kaal, and Choghadiya segments must be calculated for each specific city's coordinates.

tunePurnimanta & Amanta Traditions

North Indian traditions reckon lunar months from Full Moon to Full Moon (Purnimanta), whereas Western and Southern traditions mark months from New Moon to New Moon (Amanta). Shukla Paksha dates remain completely synchronized across both systems.

Calculation Standards & Astronomical Verification

All planetary longitudes, ascendants, and astronomical divisions are computed using verified Drik Ganita algorithms cross-referenced against standard ephemeris benchmarks and classical treatises including the Surya Siddhanta and Muhurta Chintamani.