Panchang Today — Columbus
Today's Panchang at a Glance
| Sunrise | 06:12 | Sunset | 20:46 |
| Tithi | Shashthi (6) (until 20:55) | ||
| Nakshatra | Pushya Pada 3 (until 17:19) | ||
| Yoga | Vriddhi (until 22:49) | ||
| Karana | Taitila | Vara | Thursday (Jupiter) |
Inauspicious Periods
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kalam | 15:18 | 17:08 |
| Yamagandam | 06:12 | 08:01 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:50 | 11:40 |
Auspicious Muhurat
| Muhurat | Start | End | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 13:00 | 13:58 | Most Auspicious |
| Brahma Muhurta | 28:55 | 29:33 | Spiritual |
Explore Panchang
Upcoming Festivals
| Festival | Date | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Ganga Dussehra | May 27 | Shukla Dashami |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | May 28 | Shukla Ekadashi |
| Jagannath Rath Yatra | Jun 20 | Shukla Dwitiya |
| Guru Purnima | Jul 01 | Poornima |
| Naga Panchami | Jul 22 | Shukla Panchami |
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.
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