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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 17 March 2026

28, PhalgunaKrishna Paksha, Trayodashi
2082 Gujarati Samvat
17
March 2026
Tuesday
Festivals & Vratas:Maha Shivaratri∞Yoga:SiddhaMarana Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 09:23 AM
Next: Chaturdashi

Nakshatra

Ends at 06:08 AM, Mar 18
Next: Purva Bhadrapada

Yoga

Ends at 08:14 AM
Next: Sadhya

Karana

Ends at 09:23 AM
Next: Vishti (Bhadra)

Vara

Tuesday
Weekday (Mars (Mangala))
Ruler: Mars (Mangala)

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
06:22 AM (Sunrise)12:0006:24 PM (Sunset)00:0006:21 AM, Mar 18 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Trayodashi (09:23 AM)
Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha (Ends at 06:08 AM, Mar 18)
Yoga
Siddha
Sadhya
Karana
Vanija (09:23 AM)
Vishti (Bhadra) (Ends at 08:59 PM)
Shakuni

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
06:22 AM
Sunset
06:24 PM
Sun Sign: Pisces (Meena)Day Length (Dinamana): 12h 1mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:23 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
05:42 AM
Moonset
04:52 PM
Moon Sign: Aquarius (Kumbha)Night Length (Ratrimana): 11h 57m

Detailed Panchanga

Krishna Paksha
Tithi
TrayodashiEnds at 09:23 AM• Next: Chaturdashi
SiddhaEnds at 08:14 AM• Next: Sadhya
Weekday
Tuesday
Month (Amavasyant)
Phalguna
ShatabhishaEnds at 06:08 AM, Mar 18• Next: Purva Bhadrapada
Karana
Vanija(09:23 AM)Vishti (Bhadra)(08:59 PM)Shakuni(Full Night)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha(Dark Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Chaitra

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
Moon Sign
Aquarius (Kumbha)(till Full Night)→ Pisces (Meena) (from Full Night)
Sun Sign
Pisces (Meena)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
Nakshatra Padas
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)12:22 PMShatabhisha (Pada 2)06:20 PMShatabhisha (Pada 3)12:15 AM, Mar 18Shatabhisha (Pada 4)06:08 AM, Mar 18Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 332.22°Moon Longitude: 306.67°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2082 · Shaka 1947
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
3(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)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:47 AM – 05:34 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    05:10 AM – 06:22 AM
  • 11:59 AM – 12:47 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:23 PM – 03:12 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    06:24 PM – 06:48 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    06:24 PM – 07:36 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    01:23 AM – 02:58 AM, Mar 18
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:59 PM – 12:47 AM, Mar 18
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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 Periods9 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)9 Active
  • 03:24 PM – 04:54 PM
  • Yamaganda
    09:23 AM – 10:53 AM
  • Gulika Kalam
    12:23 PM – 01:53 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    08:47 AM – 09:35 AM
  • Varjyam
    01:30 PM – 03:05 PM
  • Baana Dosha
    Mrityu
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    09:23 AM – 08:59 PM
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    Full Day
  • 06:22 AM – 06:08 AM, Mar 18
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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
No Eyes (Inauspicious / Avoid)
Vedic Ayana
Uttarayana
Vedic Ritu
Shishir
Jeeva
0 (No Life - Inauspicious)

Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Inauspicious
Chandra Nivasa
West (Pashchima)(upto Full Night)→North (Uttara)
Agnivasa
Patala (Inauspicious)(Ends at 09:23 AM)→Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious)
Disha Shoola
North (Uttara)(Consume jaggery before travel)
Shivavasa
Bhojana (Dining)(Ends at 09:23 AM)→Shmashana (Cremation Ground)
Rahu Vasa
West (Pashchima)
Homahuti
Ketu
Kumbha Chakra
North
Panchaka Rahita
Inauspicious

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

Tarabalam

15 Favorable12 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
Mitra (Friendly & Favorable)Favorable
Naidhana (Severe destruction / Loss)Unfavorable
Sadhana (Success in efforts)Favorable

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

9 Auspicious4 Inauspicious
06:22 AM – 07:50 AM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
07:50 AM – 09:30 AM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
09:30 AM – 11:28 AM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
11:28 AM – 01:42 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
01:42 PM – 03:58 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
03:58 PM – 06:09 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:09 PM – 08:19 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
08:19 PM – 10:33 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
10:33 PM – 12:49 AM, Mar 18
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
12:49 AM – 02:54 AM, Mar 18
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:54 AM – 04:41 AM, Mar 18
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
04:41 AM – 06:15 AM, Mar 18
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:15 AM – 06:21 AM, Mar 18
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
06:22 AM – 07:50 AM
07:50 AM – 09:30 AM
09:30 AM – 11:28 AM
11:28 AM – 01:42 PM
01:42 PM – 03:58 PM
03:58 PM – 06:09 PM
06:09 PM – 08:19 PM
08:19 PM – 10:33 PM
10:33 PM – 12:49 AM, Mar 18
12:49 AM – 02:54 AM, Mar 18
02:54 AM – 04:41 AM, Mar 18
04:41 AM – 06:15 AM, Mar 18
06:15 AM – 06:21 AM, Mar 18
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5127
Kali Ahargana
1872651
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.222322°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461116
Modified Julian Day
61116
Rata Die (RD)
739692
National & Julian Dates
National Date
26 Phalguna, 1947
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1947
Julian Date
March 4, 2026 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

1 Day Festivals & Events

Maha Shivaratri

Major Festival

The Great Night of Shiva celebrating the divine union of Shiva-Shakti and the manifestation of the cosmic Jyotirlinga.

Deity
Lord Shiva (Mahadeva / Bholenath) & Goddess Parvati
Significance

Maha Shivaratri represents overcoming the darkness of ignorance, ego, and worldly attachment: 1. Shiva-Shakti Union: Commemorates the cosmic wedding of Lord Shiva (pure consciousness) and Goddess Parvati (dynamic creative energy). 2. Neelakantha Compassion: Honors Lord Shiva drinking the deadly Halahala poison during the Samudra Manthan to save all living entities. 3. Lingodbhava Jyotirlinga: Marks the manifestation of the infinite, beginningless and endless pillar of fiery light.

Rituals & Observances
  • ✦Nishita Kaal Maha Lingodbhava Puja at midnight.
  • ✦Rudra Abhisheka with 11 recitations of Sri Rudram.
  • ✦Offering 108 Bilva leaves with Chandan.

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.