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Panchang Today: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga & Karana Explained

By Lopinuze · 2026-10-20

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The Panchang is the Vedic almanac — five elements (tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga and karana) that mark each day's astrological quality. It's used to pick auspicious timings for events.

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The Five Elements of Panchang

  • Tithi — lunar day (30 in a month).
  • Vara — weekday.
  • Nakshatra — the Moon's star-lunar mansion.
  • Yoga — a specific angular relationship.
  • Karana — half of a tithi.

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Why read the Panchang? To choose auspicious dates (muhurta) and understand the energy of each day.

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