Panchang
Today's tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vara - the five elements of the Vedic day.
The Five Elements
The Panchang is the Vedic almanac that defines the quality of every day. Its five limbs are: Tithi (the lunar day, 12° of Sun-Moon separation), Nakshatra (the 27 lunar mansions), Yoga (27 Sun-Moon combinations), Karana (60 half-tithis) and Vara (the weekday). Together they give every moment a distinct character.
Why the Panchang Matters
Muhurta - the art of choosing an auspicious moment - is built on the Panchang. A wedding, journey, business launch or investment timed to a favourable tithi and nakshatra is believed to carry better outcomes, while Rahu Kaal and unfavourable yogas are avoided.
Use It Daily
Lopinuze computes the live Panchang - tithi, nakshatra, vara and yoga - from your location and date, and pairs it with planetary hours and the daily compass for a complete timing picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Panchang?
The Panchang is the Vedic almanac of five elements - tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga, karana and vara (weekday). Together they define the quality of each day for muhurta (electional astrology).
What are the 5 elements of the Panchang?
Tithi (30 lunar days), Vara (7 weekdays), Nakshatra (27 lunar mansions), Yoga (27 combinations of Sun and Moon) and Karana (60 half-tithis).
What is a Tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day, the 12-degree separation between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, grouped into Shukla (waxing) and Krishna (waning) pakshas.
How is the Panchang used for muhurta?
Auspicious events - weddings, journeys, investments, beginnings - are timed by matching the tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vara, and avoiding inauspicious windows like Rahu Kaal.