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Daily Panchang

Dainika Panchang, 12 September 2028

23, BhadrapadaKrishna Paksha, Ashtami
2084 Gujarati Samvat
12
September 2028
Tuesday
Festivals & Vratas:KalashtamiMasik Krishna JanmashtamiAshtami ShraddhaJivitputrika VratMahalakshmi Vrat EndsChaturmasa Period∞Yoga:SiddhiSiddha Yoga

The Five Limbs

Tithi

Ends at 06:10 PM
Next: Navami

Nakshatra

Ends at 02:36 AM, Sep 13
Next: Ardra

Yoga

Ends at 03:07 AM, Sep 13
Next: Vyatipata

Karana

Ends at 06:15 AM
Next: Kaulava

Vara

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

24-Hour Progression (Sunrise to Sunrise)

Local Solar Day
06:01 AM (Sunrise)12:0006:20 PM (Sunset)00:0006:01 AM, Sep 13 (Next Sunrise)
Tithi
Ashtami (Ends at 06:10 PM)
Navami
Nakshatra
Mrigashira (Ends at 02:36 AM, Sep 13)
Ardra
Yoga
Siddhi (Ends at 03:07 AM, Sep 13)
Vyatipata
Karana
Kaulava (Ends at 06:10 PM)
Taitila

Surya & Chandra

Sun (Surya)

Sunrise
06:01 AM
Sunset
06:20 PM
Sun Sign: Leo (Simha)Day Length (Dinamana): 12h 19mMadhyahna (Solar Noon): 12:10 PM

Moon (Chandra)

Moonrise
11:57 PM
Moonset
01:03 PM
Moon Sign: Taurus (Vrishabha)Night Length (Ratrimana): 11h 41m

Detailed Panchanga

Krishna Paksha
Tithi
AshtamiEnds at 06:10 PM• Next: Navami
SiddhiEnds at 03:07 AM, Sep 13• Next: Vyatipata
Weekday
Tuesday
Month (Amavasyant)
Bhadrapada
MrigashiraEnds at 02:36 AM, Sep 13• Next: Ardra
Karana
Balava(06:15 AM)Kaulava(06:10 PM)Taitila(05:53 AM, Sep 13)
Paksha
Krishna Paksha(Dark Fortnight)
Month (Purnimant)
Ashwina

Rashi & Nakshatra Details

Surya Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni (Pada 4)
Moon Sign
Taurus (Vrishabha)(till 02:28 PM)→ Gemini (Mithuna) (from 02:28 PM)
Sun Sign
Leo (Simha)• Nirayana System
Surya Nakshatra
Nakshatra Padas
Mrigashira (Pada 1)08:21 AMMrigashira (Pada 2)02:28 PMMrigashira (Pada 3)08:33 PMMrigashira (Pada 4)02:36 AM, Sep 13Ardra (Pada 1)Cont.
Sun Longitude: 145.53°Moon Longitude: 55.4°

Lunar Month, Samvat and Brihaspati Samvatsara

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

Auspicious Timings

16 Timings9 Active
Primary Solar Muhurats (8)8 Active
  • Brahma Muhurat
    04:28 AM – 05:14 AM
  • Pratah Sandhya
    04:51 AM – 06:01 AM
  • 11:46 AM – 12:35 PM
  • Vijaya Muhurta
    02:14 PM – 03:03 PM
  • Godhuli Muhurta
    06:20 PM – 06:44 PM
  • Sayahna Sandhya
    06:20 PM – 07:30 PM
  • Amrit Kalam
    12:09 AM – 01:47 AM, Sep 13
  • Nishita Muhurta
    11:47 PM – 12:34 AM, Sep 13
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 Periods9 Active
Negative Periods & Doshas (10)7 Active
  • 03:15 PM – 04:48 PM
  • Yamaganda
    09:06 AM – 10:38 AM
  • Gulika Kalam
    12:11 PM – 01:43 PM
  • Dur Muhurtam
    08:29 AM – 09:18 AM
  • Varjyam
    07:52 AM – 09:30 AM
  • Baana Dosha
    Chora
  • Bhadra (Vishti)
    None
  • Vinchudo
    None
  • Panchak
    None
  • 06:01 AM – 02:36 AM, Sep 13
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

Varsha (Monsoon)
Drik Ayana
Dakshinayana
Drik Ritu
Varsha (Monsoon)
Netram
One Eye (Moderately Auspicious)
Vedic Ayana
Dakshinayana
Vedic Ritu
Varsha (Monsoon)
Jeeva
0.5 (Half Life - Moderate)

Nivas, Shoola & Alignments

Panchaka Rahita: Auspicious
Chandra Nivasa
South (Dakshina)(upto 02:28 PM)→West (Pashchima)
Agnivasa
Prithvi / Earth (Auspicious)(Ends at 06:10 PM)→Akasha / Sky (Inauspicious)
Disha Shoola
North (Uttara)(Consume jaggery before travel)
Shivavasa
Gowri (With Gowri)(Ends at 06:10 PM)→Sabha (Favorable)
Rahu Vasa
West (Pashchima)
Homahuti
Rahu
Kumbha Chakra
South
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)
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Favorable
Unfavorable
Ashtama Chandra (Avoid starting new tasks)

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

7 Auspicious6 Inauspicious
06:01 AM – 06:23 AM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
06:23 AM – 08:34 AM
Mrityu Panchaka (Severe danger)
08:34 AM – 10:48 AM
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
10:48 AM – 01:04 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
01:04 PM – 03:09 PM
Raja Panchaka (Success & Honor)
03:09 PM – 04:56 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
04:56 PM – 06:29 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
06:29 PM – 08:00 PM
Roga Panchaka (Health concern)
08:00 PM – 09:41 PM
Chora Panchaka (Risk of theft/loss)
09:41 PM – 11:39 PM
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
11:39 PM – 01:53 AM, Sep 13
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
01:53 AM – 04:08 AM, Sep 13
Agni Panchaka (Fire hazard)
04:08 AM – 06:01 AM, Sep 13
Subha Panchaka (Auspicious)
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Udaya Lagna Timings

12 Rashis
06:01 AM – 06:23 AM
06:23 AM – 08:34 AM
08:34 AM – 10:48 AM
10:48 AM – 01:04 PM
01:04 PM – 03:09 PM
03:09 PM – 04:56 PM
04:56 PM – 06:29 PM
06:29 PM – 08:00 PM
08:00 PM – 09:41 PM
09:41 PM – 11:39 PM
11:39 PM – 01:53 AM, Sep 13
01:53 AM – 04:08 AM, Sep 13
04:08 AM – 06:01 AM, Sep 13
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Other Calendars & Epoch

3 Domains • 9 Parameters
Vedic Chronology
Kali Yuga Year
5129
Kali Ahargana
1873561
Lahiri Ayanamsha
24.257108°
Astronomical Counts
Julian Day
2462026
Modified Julian Day
62026
Rata Die (RD)
740602
National & Julian Dates
National Date
21 Bhadrapada, 1950
Nirayana Date
10 Bhadrapada, 1950
Julian Date
August 30, 2028 CE

Festivals, Vrats & Rituals

6 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).

Ashtami Shraddha

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Ashtami Shraddha 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 Ashtami Shraddha 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.

Jivitputrika Vrat

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Jivitputrika Vrat 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 Jivitputrika Vrat 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.

Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends 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 Mahalakshmi Vrat Ends 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.

Chaturmasa Period

Major Festival

Auspicious celebration and sacred observance of Chaturmasa Period 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 Chaturmasa Period 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.