Panchanga means “five limbs” (pancha + anga). The Hindu almanac tracks more than weekday names—it maps how Sun and Moon relate each day.
The five limbs
- Tithi — lunar day
- Nakshatra — Moon’s star mansion
- Yoga — Sun–Moon combination
- Karana — half-tithi segment
- Vara — weekday (ruling planet)
Why daily panchanga matters
Choosing muhurta, starting journeys, or observing vrats traditionally begins with today’s panchanga for your desha (place). Our Panchanga tool loads these values with muhurta, choghadiya, and hora where available.
See also Vedic calendar, festival muhurta tips, and reading daily panchanga.
