Today's Five Limbs of Panchang (Pancha-Anga)
1. Tithi (Lunar Day)
Governed by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. Determines auspiciousness for rituals.
2. Nakshatra (Constellation)
The 27 lunar mansions that channel deep cosmic vibrational qualities for daily activities.
3. Yoga (Solar-Lunar Sum)
27 mathematical combinations indicating health, harmony, and overall day favorability.
4. Karana (Half Lunar Day)
Half a Tithi (60 Karanas in a lunar month). Essential for initiating commerce and travel.
5. Vara (Solar Day)
The seven weekdays ruled by the seven classical planets from Sunday (Sun) to Saturday (Saturn).
Auspicious & Inauspicious Muhurats Today
- Abhijit Muhurat: Highly auspicious 48-minute mid-day window capable of eliminating all minor planetary afflictions.
- Rahu Kaal: 90-minute daily window ruled by Rahu. Strictly avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or purchasing gold.
- Yamaganda: Period ruled by Ketu / Yama. Inauspicious for initiating travel.
- Gulika Kaal: Auspicious period for investments, construction, and long-term asset building.