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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 16 May 2028

23, VaishakhaKrishna Paksha, Ashtami
2084 Gujarati Samvat
16
May 2028
Tuesday
Festivals & Vratas:KalashtamiMasik Krishna Janmashtami∞Yoga:BrahmaSiddha Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 05:27 AM, May 17
Next: Navami

Nakshatra

Ends at 02:00 AM, May 17
Next: Shatabhisha

Yoga

Ends at 03:34 PM
Next: Indra

Karana

Ends at 04:12 PM
Next: Kaulava

Vara

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

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
05:34 AM (Sunrise)12:0006:47 PM (Sunset)00:0005:33 AM, May 17 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (Ends at 05:27 AM, May 17)
Nakshatra
Dhanishtha (Ends at 02:00 AM, May 17)
Shatabhisha
Yoga
Brahma (Ends at 03:34 PM)
Indra
Karana
Balava (Ends at 04:12 PM)
Kaulava (Ends at 05:27 AM, May 17)

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
05:34 AM
Sunset
06:47 PM
Sun Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)Day Length (Dinamana): 13h 13mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:11 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
12:54 AM
Moonset
11:58 AM
Moon Sign: Capricorn (Makara)Night Length (Ratrimana): 10h 46m

Detailed Panchanga

Krishna Paksha
Tithi
AshtamiEnds at 05:27 AM, May 17• Next: Navami
BrahmaEnds at 03:34 PM• Next: Indra
Weekday
Tuesday
Month (Amavasyant)
Vaishakha
DhanishthaEnds at 02:00 AM, May 17• Next: Shatabhisha
Karana
Balava(04:12 PM)Kaulava(05:27 AM, May 17)Taitila(Full Night)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha(Dark Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Jyeshtha

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Krittika (Pada 2)
Moon Sign
Capricorn (Makara)(till 12:29 PM)→ Aquarius (Kumbha) (from 12:29 PM)
Sun Sign
Taurus (Vrishabha)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
KrittikaPada 2
Nakshatra Padas
Dhanishtha (Pada 1)05:45 AMDhanishtha (Pada 2)12:29 PMDhanishtha (Pada 3)07:14 PMDhanishtha (Pada 4)02:00 AM, May 17Shatabhisha (Pada 1)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 31.41°Moon Longitude: 296.58°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

VS 2085 · Shaka 1950
Vikram Samvat
Shaka Samvat
1950Kilaka
Gujarati Samvat
Pravishte / Gate
3(Solar Month Day)
Brihaspati Samvat
Dundubhiupto 05:16 PM, Wednesday, 12 April 2028
Next Samvat
Rudhirodgari(Upcoming Jovian Year)
Chandramasa
Jyeshtha(Purnimanta)
Vaishakha(Amanta)
Cycle Type
Barhaspatya 60-Year Cycle(North & South Tradition)

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings9 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:08 AM – 04:51 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    04:30 AM – 05:34 AM
  • 11:45 AM – 12:38 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:23 PM – 03:16 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    06:48 PM – 07:09 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    06:48 PM – 07:53 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    05:00 PM – 06:48 PM
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:49 PM – 12:32 AM, May 17
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 Periods8 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)8 Active
  • 03:30 PM – 05:09 PM
  • Yamaganda
    08:53 AM – 10:32 AM
  • Gulika Kalam
    12:11 PM – 01:50 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    08:13 AM – 09:06 AM
  • Varjyam
    03:31 AM – 05:19 AM
  • Baana Dosha
    Roga
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    12:29 PM – 05:33 AM, May 17
  • 02:00 AM – 05:33 AM, May 17
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Traditional Guidance: Important undertakings, financial investments, and major travel are traditionally avoided during Rahu Kalam and Yamaganda.

Ritu & Ayana

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

Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious
Chandra Nivasa
South (Dakshina)(upto 12:29 PM)→West (Pashchima)
Agnivasa
Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious)(Ends at 05:27 AM, May 17)→Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
North (Uttara)(Consume jaggery before travel)
Shivavasa
Gowri (With Gowri)(Ends at 05:27 AM, May 17)→Sabha (Favorable)
Rahu Vasa
West (Pashchima)
Homahuti
Guru
Kumbha Chakra
East
Panchaka Rahita
Auspicious

Mantri Mandala (Council of Planets)

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

Chandrabalam

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

Tarabalam

15 Favorable12 Unfavorable
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
Pratyak (Obstacles in work)Unfavorable

Panchaka Rahita Intervals

9 Auspicious4 Inauspicious
05:34 AM – 07:31 AM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
07:31 AM – 09:44 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
09:44 AM – 12:00 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
12:00 PM – 02:11 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:11 PM – 04:21 PM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
04:21 PM – 06:35 PM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
06:35 PM – 08:51 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
08:51 PM – 10:56 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
10:56 PM – 12:43 AM, May 17
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
12:43 AM – 02:17 AM, May 17
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
02:17 AM – 03:48 AM, May 17
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
03:48 AM – 05:28 AM, May 17
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
05:28 AM – 05:33 AM, May 17
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
05:34 AM – 07:31 AM
07:31 AM – 09:44 AM
09:44 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM – 02:11 PM
02:11 PM – 04:21 PM
04:21 PM – 06:35 PM
06:35 PM – 08:51 PM
08:51 PM – 10:56 PM
10:56 PM – 12:43 AM, May 17
12:43 AM – 02:17 AM, May 17
02:17 AM – 03:48 AM, May 17
03:48 AM – 05:28 AM, May 17
05:28 AM – 05:33 AM, May 17
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5129
Kali Ahargana
1873442
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.252559°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2461907
Modified Julian Day
61907
Rata Die (RD)
740483
National & Julian Dates
National Date
26 Vaishakha, 1950
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1950
Julian Date
May 3, 2028 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

2 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).

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.