Today's Panchang

A panchang is the Hindu astrological almanac that lists the five key elements of a day: tithi (lunar day), vara (weekday), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga and karana. It is used to choose auspicious timings (muhurta) and observe festivals.

This free panchang tool computes todays panchang for any Indian city. Select your city and it will return the tithi, nakshatra, sunrise/sunset, moonrise/moonset and the rahu kaal (inauspicious period). All calculations use the Drik ephemeris and run in your browser.

Important: Panchang timings vary by location. Always cross-check with a regional panchang or local priest for religious ceremonies.

Formula

Now = current UTC
Observer(latitude, longitude, height)
getPanchangam(utcDate, observer) → tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, rahuKalam, sunrise, sunset

Example

Delhi, 16 September 2026. Tithi = Panchami. Nakshatra = Vishakha. Sunrise ≈ 06:06 IST. Rahu Kaal ≈ 12:15-13:45 IST.

How to Use

  1. 1. Select your Indian city.
  2. 2. Click "Show Today's Panchang".
  3. 3. Read tithi, nakshatra, rahu kaal and sunrise/sunset timings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a panchang?

A Hindu astrological almanac that lists tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vara for each day.

Why does panchang change by city?

Sunrise, moonrise and rahu kaal depend on local longitude and latitude.

Is my data stored?

No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser.

Can I use this for muhurta?

This is a general reference. For important events, consult a regional panchang or a Jyotishi.

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Author: Astro Editorial Team Reviewed by: Astro Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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