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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 11 March 2026

23, PhalgunaKrishna Paksha, Ashtami
2082 Gujarati Samvat
11
March 2026
Wednesday
Festivals & Vratas:KalashtamiMasik Krishna JanmashtamiGanda MoolaVinchudo∞Yoga:VajraSiddha Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 04:19 AM, Mar 12
Next: Navami

Nakshatra

Ends at 09:59 PM
Next: Moola

Yoga

Ends at 09:11 AM
Next: Siddhi

Karana

Ends at 03:08 PM
Next: Kaulava

Vara

Wednesday
Weekday (Mercury (Budha))
Ruler: Mercury (Budha)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
06:27 AM (Sunrise)12:0006:21 PM (Sunset)00:0006:27 AM, Mar 12 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (Ends at 04:19 AM, Mar 12)
Navami
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha (Ends at 09:59 PM)
Moola
Yoga
Vajra (09:11 AM)
Siddhi
Karana
Balava (Ends at 03:08 PM)
Kaulava (Ends at 04:19 AM, Mar 12)
Taitila

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
06:27 AM
Sunset
06:21 PM
Sun Sign: Aquarius (Kumbha)Day Length (Dinamana): 11h 53mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:24 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
01:30 AM
Moonset
11:16 AM
Moon Sign: Scorpio (Vrischika)Night Length (Ratrimana): 12h 5m

Detailed Panchanga

Krishna Paksha
Tithi
AshtamiEnds at 04:19 AM, Mar 12• Next: Navami
VajraEnds at 09:11 AM• Next: Siddhi
Weekday
Wednesday
Month (Amavasyant)
Phalguna
JyeshthaEnds at 09:59 PM• Next: Moola
Karana
Balava(03:08 PM)Kaulava(04:19 AM, Mar 12)Taitila(Full Night)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha(Dark Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Chaitra

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
Moon Sign
Scorpio (Vrischika)(till 09:59 PM)→ Sagittarius (Dhanu) (from 09:59 PM)
Sun Sign
Aquarius (Kumbha)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
Nakshatra Padas
Jyeshtha (Pada 2)08:33 AMJyeshtha (Pada 3)03:16 PMJyeshtha (Pada 4)09:59 PMMoola (Pada 1)04:42 AM, Mar 12Moola (Pada 2)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 326.24°Moon Longitude: 232.3°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2082 · Shaka 1947
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
27(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Siddharthiupto 02:56 PM, Friday, 25 April 2025
Next Samvat
Raudra(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Chaitra(Purnimanta)
Phalguna(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings8 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)7 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:51 AM – 05:39 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    05:15 AM – 06:28 AM
  • None
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:24 PM – 03:11 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    06:22 PM – 06:46 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    06:22 PM – 07:34 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    04:36 PM – 06:24 PM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    12:00 AM – 12:49 AM, Mar 12
Auspicious Yogas (8)1 Active
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Auspicious Timings Guide: Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit, and Amrit Kalam are traditionally chosen for launching ventures, travel, and auspicious ceremonies.

Inauspicious Periods

19 Periods10 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)8 Active
  • 12:25 PM – 01:54 PM
  • Yamaganda
    07:57 AM – 09:26 AM
  • Gulika Kalam
    10:56 AM – 12:25 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    12:01 PM – 12:49 PM
  • Varjyam
    01:21 AM – 03:09 AM
  • Baana Dosha
    Chora
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    06:27 AM – 09:59 PM
  • Panchak
    None
  • 06:27 AM – 09:59 PM
Inauspicious Yogas (9)2 Active
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Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.

Ritu & Ayana

Shishir
Drik Ayana
Uttarayana
Drik Ritu
Shishir
Netram
Two Eyes (Highly Auspicious)
Vedic Ayana
Uttarayana
Vedic Ritu
Shishir
Jeeva
0.5 (Half Life - Moderate)

Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious
Chandra Nivasa
North (Uttara)(upto 09:59 PM)→East (Purva)
Agnivasa
Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious)(Ends at 04:19 AM, Mar 12)→Patala (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
North (Uttara)(Consume jaggery before travel)
Shivavasa
Gowri (With Gowri)(Ends at 04:19 AM, Mar 12)→Sabha (Favorable)
Rahu Vasa
South-West
Homahuti
Guru
Kumbha Chakra
North
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious

Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

Raja (King)
Sun (Surya)
Mantri (Minister)
Sun (Surya)
Senapati (Commander)
Saturn (Shani)
Sasyadhipati (Summer Crops)
Mercury (Budha)
Dhanyadhipati (Winter Grains)
Moon (Chandra)
Dhanadhipati (Finance & Treasury)
Mars (Mangala)
Meghadhipati (Clouds & Rain)
Sun (Surya)
Rasadhipati (Liquids & Oils)
Venus (Shukra)
Nirasadhipati (Metals & Minerals)
Mercury (Budha)
Phaladhipati (Fruits)
Saturn (Shani)

Chandrabalam

6 Favorable1 Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Favorable

Tarabalam

15 Favorable12 Unfavorable
Parama Mitra (Greatest Friend / Supreme Support)Favorable
Mitra (Friendly & Favorable)Favorable
Naidhana (Severe destruction / Loss)Unfavorable
Sadhana (Success in efforts)Favorable
Pratyak (Obstacles in work)Unfavorable
Kshema (Well-being & Safety)Favorable
Vipat (Danger / Obstacles)Unfavorable
Sampat (Wealth & Prosperity)Favorable
Janma (Body / Self)Unfavorable
Parama Mitra (Greatest Friend / Supreme Support)Favorable

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

7 Auspicious6 Inauspicious
06:27 AM – 06:41 AM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
06:41 AM – 08:13 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
08:13 AM – 09:53 AM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
09:53 AM – 11:51 AM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
11:51 AM – 02:05 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:05 PM – 04:21 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
04:21 PM – 06:32 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:32 PM – 08:42 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
08:42 PM – 10:56 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
10:56 PM – 01:12 AM, Mar 12
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
01:12 AM – 03:17 AM, Mar 12
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
03:17 AM – 05:04 AM, Mar 12
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
05:04 AM – 06:27 AM, Mar 12
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
06:27 AM – 06:41 AM
06:41 AM – 08:13 AM
08:13 AM – 09:53 AM
09:53 AM – 11:51 AM
11:51 AM – 02:05 PM
02:05 PM – 04:21 PM
04:21 PM – 06:32 PM
06:32 PM – 08:42 PM
08:42 PM – 10:56 PM
10:56 PM – 01:12 AM, Mar 12
01:12 AM – 03:17 AM, Mar 12
03:17 AM – 05:04 AM, Mar 12
05:04 AM – 06:27 AM, Mar 12
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5127
Kali Ahargana
1872645
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.222093°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461110
Modified Julian Day
61110
Rata Die (RD)
739686
National & Julian Dates
National Date
20 Phalguna, 1947
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1947
Julian Date
February 26, 2026 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

4 Day Festivals & Events

Kalashtami

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Kalashtami bringing families and communities together in devotion.

Significance

Every traditional festival carries a profound timeless message—reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life, the cycles of nature, and the ultimate triumph of goodness, gratitude, and moral integrity. Participating in Kalashtami rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Early morning purification bath and wearing clean, festive traditional attire.
  • ✦Illuminating the home shrine with ghee lamps and offering fresh fragrant flowers.
  • ✦Performing traditional prayers and chanting uplifting hymns and stotras.
  • ✦Preparing and sharing delicious festive meals and consecrated prasad with neighbors and the needy.
  • ✦Expressing gratitude for health, family unity, and prosperity.

Masik Krishna Janmashtami

Major Festival

Grand annual celebration of the divine appearance of Bhagavan Shri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Deity
Lord Shri Krishna (Bhagavan Vasudeva / Yogeshwara)
Significance

Krishna Janmashtami carries profound spiritual, philosophical, and cultural significance for humanity: 1. Restoration of Dharma: Lord Krishna’s incarnation embodies the immortal promise of the Bhagavad Gita (4.7-8) that whenever righteousness declines and unrighteousness rises, the Divine descends to protect the virtuous and re-establish truth. 2. The Path of Karma Yoga: Lord Krishna’s teachings impart the eternal wisdom of selfless action—performing one's sacred duty with devotion without attachment to selfish rewards. 3. Purification and Liberation: In the Shrimad Bhagavatam and Padma Purana, observing the Janmashtami fast with pure devotion is declared to dissolve lifetimes of accumulated karmas, bestow mental clarity, grant progeny to the childless, and awaken divine love (Prema Bhakti) in the heart.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Midnight Janmotsav Aarti at 12:00 AM with conch and bell chimes.
  • ✦Panchamrit Abhisheka with 108 Shaligram or Laddu Gopal darshan.
  • ✦Rocking Bal Gopal in decorated cradles (Jhula Darshan).

Ganda Moola

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Ganda Moola bringing families and communities together in devotion.

Significance

Every traditional festival carries a profound timeless message—reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life, the cycles of nature, and the ultimate triumph of goodness, gratitude, and moral integrity. Participating in Ganda Moola rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Early morning purification bath and wearing clean, festive traditional attire.
  • ✦Illuminating the home shrine with ghee lamps and offering fresh fragrant flowers.
  • ✦Performing traditional prayers and chanting uplifting hymns and stotras.
  • ✦Preparing and sharing delicious festive meals and consecrated prasad with neighbors and the needy.
  • ✦Expressing gratitude for health, family unity, and prosperity.

Vinchudo

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Vinchudo bringing families and communities together in devotion.

Significance

Every traditional festival carries a profound timeless message—reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life, the cycles of nature, and the ultimate triumph of goodness, gratitude, and moral integrity. Participating in Vinchudo rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Early morning purification bath and wearing clean, festive traditional attire.
  • ✦Illuminating the home shrine with ghee lamps and offering fresh fragrant flowers.
  • ✦Performing traditional prayers and chanting uplifting hymns and stotras.
  • ✦Preparing and sharing delicious festive meals and consecrated prasad with neighbors and the needy.
  • ✦Expressing gratitude for health, family unity, and prosperity.

About The Five Limbs & Dainika Panchanga

5 Limbs
A Panchanga is an ancient Vedic calendar and almanac that follows traditional units of timekeeping, presenting astronomical calculations in a precise mathematical form. 'Dainika' means daily.

Tithi

1

The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.

Nakshatra

2

The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.

Yoga

3

The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.

Karana

4

Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.

Vara

5

The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.