The Five Limbs
Vara
24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)
Local Solar DaySurya & Chandra
Sun (Surya)
Moon (Chandra)
Detailed Panchanga
Rashi & Nakshatra Details
Auspicious Timings
- Brahma Muhurat04:21 AM – 05:06 AM
- Pratah Sandhya04:44 AM – 05:51 AM
- 11:48 AM – 12:39 PM
- Vijaya Muhurta02:21 PM – 03:12 PM
- Godhuli Muhurta06:36 PM – 06:59 PM
- Sayahna Sandhya06:36 PM – 07:44 PM
- Amrit Kalam07:44 PM – 09:19 PM
- Nishita Muhurta11:51 PM – 12:36 AM, Apr 21
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- Full Day
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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
- 03:25 PM – 05:01 PM
- Yamaganda09:03 AM – 10:38 AM
- Gulika Kalam12:14 PM – 01:49 PM
- Dur Muhurtam08:24 AM – 09:15 AM
- Varjyam12:36 PM – 02:11 PM
- Baana DoshaChora
- Bhadra (Vishti)05:51 AM – 04:21 PM
- VinchudoNone
- PanchakNone
- 05:51 AM – 04:28 AM, Apr 21
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Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.
Ritu & Ayana
Nivas, Shoola & Alignments
Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)
Chandrabalam
Tarabalam
Panchaka Rahita Intervals
Udaya Lagna Timings
Other Calendars & Epoch
Festivals, Vrats & Rituals
Chaitra Purnima
Major FestivalAuspicious celebration and sacred observance of Chaitra Purnima bringing families and communities together in devotion.
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 Chaitra Purnima rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.
- ✦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.
Ishti
Major FestivalAuspicious celebration and sacred observance of Ishti bringing families and communities together in devotion.
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 Ishti rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.
- ✦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.
Hanuman Jayanti
Major FestivalThe auspicious appearance day of Lord Hanuman, the supreme devotee of Lord Rama and embodiment of courage, strength, and humility.
Lord Hanuman teaches that supreme power is perfected only through supreme humility and devotion: 1. Sankat Mochan: Dispels all anxieties, fears, illnesses, and supernatural distress. 2. Astrological Shield: Worshipping Hanuman pacifies malefic influences of Saturn (Shani Dev) and Mars (Mangala). 3. Ashta Siddhi & Nava Nidhi: The giver of the eight supernatural powers and nine divine treasures.
- ✦Offering Chola (Sindoor and Jasmine oil) to the idol.
- ✦Recitation of Sundarkand at twilight.
- ✦Lighting mustard oil/ghee lamp with red wick.
Gudi Padwa
Major FestivalAuspicious celebration and sacred observance of Gudi Padwa bringing families and communities together in devotion.
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 Gudi Padwa rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.
- ✦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.
Bhadra
Major FestivalAuspicious celebration and sacred observance of Bhadra bringing families and communities together in devotion.
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 Bhadra rejuvenates the spirit, alleviates daily stresses, and passes down cherished cultural values and sacred wisdom to future generations.
- ✦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
Tithi
1The lunar day representing the angular distance between the Sun and Moon (each 12°). Crucial for determining fasts, festivals, and sacred rites.
Nakshatra
2The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon in the sidereal zodiac (13° 20' each). It deeply influences mental inclinations and day energy.
Yoga
3The sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments. Reflects the subtle prevailing mood and harmony of the day.
Karana
4Half a Tithi (6° angular difference). Used for fine-grained selection of Muhuratas for specific commercial, domestic, and spiritual tasks.
Vara
5The weekday ruled by a planetary lord, establishing the foundational energetic principle of the 24-hour cycle from sunrise to next sunrise.