Why are Panchang times different for each city?

Panchang times like Rahu Kalam, Choghadiya, and Abhijit Muhurta are calculated from local sunrise and sunset, which vary by geographic location. Mumbai and Kolkata, despite sharing the same timezone (IST), have sunrise times that differ by approximately 50 minutes. Accurate panchang calculations require your specific city coordinates, not just the timezone.

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Data calculated for 2026-04-05 using Swiss Ephemeris | Lahiri Ayanamsa

TL;DR

Panchang (five limbs) tracks today's Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (moon star), Yoga, Karana, and Vara (weekday) — the five elements that determine auspicious and inauspicious timings for Columbus.

Panchang Today — Columbus

Q: What is Panchang?

Panchang (also called Panchangam) is the traditional Hindu calendar that tracks five key elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun-Moon angular relationship), Karana (half of a Tithi), and Vara (weekday). It is used to determine auspicious timings for rituals, ceremonies, and daily activities.

2026-04-05

Today's Panchang at a Glance

Sunrise	07:09	Sunset	20:01
Tithi	Chaturthi (4) (until 28:41)
Nakshatra	Vishakha Pada 3 (until 14:38)
Yoga	Siddhi (until 29:55)
Karana	Balava	Vara	Sunday (Sun)

Inauspicious Periods

Period	Start	End
Rahu Kalam	18:24	20:01
Yamagandam	13:35	15:11
Gulika Kalam	16:48	18:24

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Auspicious Muhurat

Muhurat	Start	End	Status
Abhijit Muhurta	13:09	14:01	Most Auspicious
Brahma Muhurta	29:39	30:23	Spiritual

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Festival	Date	Tithi
Baisakhi / Vishu	Apr 13	Solar transit
Akshaya Tritiya	Apr 20	Shukla Tritiya
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Shani Jayanti	May 17	Amavasya

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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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