Panchang Today — Columbus
Today's Panchang at a Glance
| Sunrise | 07:19 | Sunset | 18:13 |
| Tithi | Tritiya (3) (until 28:09) | ||
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada Pada 4 (until 10:22) | ||
| Yoga | Siddha (until 10:12) | ||
| Karana | Vara | Gara / Thursday (Jupiter) | |
Inauspicious Periods
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 14:08 | 15:29 |
| Yamagandam | 07:19 | 08:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:03 | 11:24 |
Auspicious Muhurat
| Muhurat | Start | End | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:24 | 13:08 | Most Auspicious |
| Brahma Muhurta | 29:33 | 30:25 | Spiritual |
Explore Panchang
Upcoming Festivals
| Festival | Date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan | Mar 03 | Poornima |
| Holi | Mar 04 | Poornima +1 |
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | Mar 19 | Shukla Pratipada |
| Chaitra Navratri Begins | Mar 19 | Shukla Pratipada |
| Ram Navami | Mar 28 | Shukla Navami |
What is Panchang?
Panchang (Sanskrit: pancha = five, anga = limb) is the traditional Hindu calendar system that tracks five astronomical elements essential for determining auspicious timings (Surya Siddhanta). The five limbs are: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun-Moon angular relationship), Karana (half-tithi), and Vara (weekday). Each element carries specific qualities that influence daily activities, rituals, and ceremonies.
Our panchang calculations use the Swiss Ephemeris for astronomical precision and are location-aware — sunrise and sunset times are calculated for your specific city coordinates, not approximated from timezone centers. This means Rahu Kalam, Choghadiya, and Muhurat times are accurate for your exact location.