Siddhivinayak Temple
The Panchang (from Sanskrit pancha meaning five and anga meaning limbs) is the ancient Hindu almanac that follows traditional Indian cosmology. It presents important astronomical data in a tabular form and is used by astrologers and Hindus to determine auspicious and inauspicious times for important events.
Tithi is the angular distance between the Sun and the Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month. It is the most important element for determining the dates of Hindu festivals and virats (fasts).
The ecliptic is divided into 27 sectors called Nakshatras. The Moon travels through one Nakshatra approximately every day. Your birth star is the Nakshatra the Moon was in when you were born.
Yoga is a mathematical calculation derived from the positions of the Sun and Moon. There are 27 Yogas, each with specific characteristics that influence the nature of the day.
A Karana is half of a Tithi. There are 60 Karanas in a lunar month. They are used to determine suitable times for specific actions and rituals.
Vara refers to the seven days of the week, each ruled by a planet (Graha). Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday (Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus), and Saturday (Saturn).
Note on Accuracy: Bhakti5 computes all Panchang elements from first principles using the Lahiri Ayanamsa and high-precision astronomical algorithms (VSOP87). Our calculations are adjusted for your specific location (latitude/longitude) to ensure maximum accuracy for sunrise-dependent timings.