The Hindu Panchang 2026 is a comprehensive Vedic calendar that provides daily astrological data including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Vara, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, and upcoming festivals. At GuruCool, our Panchang is calculated using precise astronomical data and authenticated by expert Vedic astrologers.
Whether you are planning a marriage date, a Griha Pravesh, a business launch, or simply want to know today's Daily Panchang β our Vedic calendar gives you complete, accurate, and easy-to-understand astrological information.
1. Tithi (Lunar Day)
The lunar day based on the angular distance between Sun and Moon. 30 Tithis are spread across Shukla Paksha (waxing) and Krishna Paksha (waning) fortnights. Each Tithi has a ruling deity and governs specific activities.
β Check today's Tithi2. Vara (Weekday)
Each day of the week is ruled by a planet: Sunday (Sun/Surya), Monday (Moon/Chandra), Tuesday (Mars/Mangal), Wednesday (Mercury/Budh), Thursday (Jupiter/Guru), Friday (Venus/Shukra), Saturday (Saturn/Shani).
3. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)
One of 27 star constellations where the Moon is positioned on a given day. The Nakshatra profoundly influences daily energy, health, relationships, and spiritual practices. Your Janma Nakshatra is determined by the Moon's position at birth.
β Get Nakshatra analysis4. Yoga (Auspicious Period)
Calculated by adding Sun and Moon longitudes modulo 360Β°, divided into 27 equal parts. Ranges from highly auspicious (Amrit, Siddha, Shubha) to inauspicious (Vyatipata, Vaidhriti). Selecting an auspicious Yoga for ceremonies is essential.
5. Karana (Half Tithi)
Half of a Tithi, lasting approximately 6 hours. There are 11 Karanas β 4 fixed (Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, Kimstughna) and 7 repeating. Each Karana influences specific types of activities and decisions.
A Shubh Muhurat is an auspicious time window derived from a combination of Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and planetary positions. Starting important life events during a Shubh Muhurat ensures alignment with cosmic energies and divine blessings. Popular Muhurats include:
Consult our Vedic astrologers to select the perfect Muhurat tailored to your personal birth chart.
The Hindu Panchang 2026 lists hundreds of festivals, Ekadashis, Purnimas, Amavasyas, and regional vrats throughout the year. Some major upcoming festivals:
Along with Shubh Muhurats, the Panchang also highlights inauspicious periods that should be avoided for important activities:
Rahu Kaal
A daily period governed by shadow planet Rahu, considered highly inauspicious for starting new work. Duration: ~90 minutes. Timing varies by day of the week.
Yamaganda Kaal
An inauspicious period associated with Yama (god of death). Avoid journeys and new ventures during this time.
Gulika Kaal
Period associated with the son of Saturn. Starting any new activity during Gulika Kaal is considered unfavorable.
Dur Muhurat
Short inauspicious windows within the day that should be avoided for ceremonies, travel, and business decisions.
View today's exact inauspicious timings on the Daily Panchang.
The Panchang tells you the cosmic energies of the day β but how these energies affect you personally depends on your individual birth chart. Our expert Vedic astrologers on GuruCool can interpret today's Panchang in context of your Kundali to guide your decisions, rituals, and life events. Start with a free consultation.
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