Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar with five elements: Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana.

Rahu Kaal is a 90-minute inauspicious period each day ruled by Rahu, during which new ventures should be avoided.

Choghadiya divides the day into periods classified as auspicious or inauspicious for various activities.

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Panchang Today — Free Daily Panchang Calculator आज का पंचांग • Tithi, Nakshatra, Muhurat & Rahu Kaal

Calculate accurate daily Panchang for any location. Get Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya & more — based on B.V. Raman's Muhurtha principles.

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Tithi & Paksha

Lunar day & fortnight

Nakshatra

Star constellation

Yoga & Karana

Planetary combinations

Shubh Muhurat

Auspicious timings

Rahu Kaal

Inauspicious period

Choghadiya

Day & night divisions

Amrit Kaal

Most auspicious time

Abhijit Muhurat

Victory time period

Gulika & Yamaganda

Malefic periods

Sun & Moon Times

Rise & set timings

Brahma Muhurat

Pre-dawn spiritual time

Shubh Hora

Planetary hours

Pancha Rahita Kaal

Five inauspicious periods

Disha Shool

Directional restrictions

Festivals & Vrats

Today's observances

Vivah Muhurat

Marriage auspicious time

Panchak

Five-day inauspicious period

Why Location Accuracy Matters

Panchang calculations depend on precise sunrise and sunset times, which vary by location. GPS provides exact coordinates for the most accurate Muhurat, Rahu Kaal, and Choghadiya calculations, while IP-based location gives approximate city-level accuracy suitable for general purposes. For important events like Griha Pravesh or Vivah Muhurat, we recommend using GPS or selecting your exact city.

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Classical Vedic methodology

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Access today's Panchang (February 17, 2026) for major cities worldwide. Get accurate Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Muhurat timings based on precise geographical coordinates. Our Panchang calculator provides location-specific Hindu calendar information including Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaganda, Abhijit Muhurat, and auspicious times for all activities.

What is Panchang (पंचांग)?

Panchang (also called Panchangam) is the traditional Hindu calendar and almanac. The word comes from Sanskrit meaning "five limbs" — referring to the five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (star constellation), Yoga (luni-solar day), and Karana (half lunar day). Panchang is used to determine auspicious timings (Muhurat) for important activities.

What is Tithi and why is it important?

Tithi is the lunar day in the Hindu calendar, calculated based on the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month, divided into Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) and Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight). Each Tithi has specific characteristics that make it suitable for certain activities.

What is Rahu Kaal and why should I avoid it?

Rahu Kaal (also spelled Rahu Kalam) is a period of approximately 90 minutes each day considered inauspicious in Vedic astrology. It is ruled by Rahu, a shadow planet associated with obstacles and delays. Starting new ventures during Rahu Kaal is traditionally avoided.

What is Choghadiya and how do I use it?

Choghadiya divides each day into 8 periods during daytime and 8 during nighttime. Each period is classified as Shubh, Labh, Amrit, Char, Rog, Kaal, or Udveg. Use Amrit, Shubh, and Labh for starting important work.

What is Abhijit Muhurat?

Abhijit Muhurat is the most auspicious time of the day, occurring around midday for approximately 48 minutes. The word "Abhijit" means "victory" — any work started during this period is believed to be successful.

What is Nakshatra and its significance?

Nakshatra refers to the 27 lunar mansions or star constellations that the Moon passes through during its monthly cycle. Each Nakshatra has unique characteristics and ruling deities that influence daily activities.

How is AstroNidan's Panchang calculated?

AstroNidan's Panchang uses NASA JPL ephemeris data for precise planetary positions combined with True Chitrapaksha Ayanamsha. We follow B.V. Raman's Muhurtha principles and account for exact location coordinates.