Today Panchangam

Panchangam is an ancient Hindu Vedic calendar. 'Pancha' means five and 'Anga' means limbs. It details Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana based on planetary positions.

Thirukanitha Panchangam is calculated using modern astronomical algorithms and exact planetary longitudes in real-time, making it scientifically accurate.

Rahu Kalam is an inauspicious time window lasting about 90 minutes daily, ruled by Rahu. Major auspicious events or new journeys are strictly avoided during this time.

Similar to Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam is an inauspicious period ruled by Ketu. It is avoided for important business or personal ventures.

Events initiated during Gulikai Kalam are believed to repeat again and again. Hence, buying assets or saving money is encouraged, but borrowing loans is strictly avoided.

Chandrashtamam is a 2.25-day period when the Moon transits through the 8th house from your natal Rasi. It is advised to stay calm and avoid major life decisions during this period.

Tithi is a lunar day calculated based on the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. There are 15 Tithis in Shukla Paksha (waxing) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning).

Occurring around midday, Abhijit Muhurtham is a powerful time capable of destroying various astrological flaws (doshas) and ensuring success for major tasks.

Each of the 27 Nakshatras spans 13°20' and is divided into 4 equal quarters called Padams (Padas). It helps pinpoint exact planetary placements.

Amirthadi Yogas are combinations formed by the alignment of the weekday and the daily Nakshatra, categorised into Amirtha, Siddha (auspicious), and Marana (inauspicious).

A Karana is half of a Tithi. There are 11 Karanas in total, cycling through the lunar month.

Nitya Yoga is calculated by combining the celestial longitudes of the Sun and Moon. There are 27 Yogas in Vedic astrology.

Kari Naal refers to specific calendar days deemed naturally inauspicious by ancient sages due to solar radiation effects.

In Panchangam mathematics, Nethiram signifies 'Vision' and Jeevan signifies 'Life'. Days with full Nethiram and Jeevan are chosen for grand ceremonies.

Retrograde is an optical illusion where a planet appears to move backward in its orbit when viewed from Earth. It is marked as (R) in transit tables.

It indicates the auspicious direction one should face while performing marriage-related activities.

Similar to Rahu Kalam, these are specific inauspicious sub-divisions of the daytime and nighttime that should be avoided for good deeds.

Depending on the Nakshatra, days are classified as Upward (Mel), Downward (Keezh), or Even-looking (Sama). For example, digging a well is best on a Downward-looking day.

It denotes the waxing (Shukla Paksha) or waning (Krishna Paksha) cycle of the Moon between the New Moon and Full Moon.

Agnivasa determines where the fire resides (Earth, Sky, or Netherworld) on a given day. Homas and Havans should only be performed when Agni resides on Earth.

These indicate the cardinal directions in which the Moon and Rahu are located on a specific day, considered during travels.

It is a highly auspicious evening twilight period, traditionally associated with the time cows return home, kicking up dust (dhuli).

Solar Noon is the exact time when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky for a specific geographical location.

There is a cycle of 60 Tamil years, starting from Prabhava to Akshaya, which continuously repeats.

It is the period of approximately 1.5 hours before sunrise, considered the most ideal and peaceful time for meditation, pooja, and spiritual beginnings.

In Vedic astrology and Panchangam, a day does not begin at midnight. A day is calculated from 'one Sunrise to the next Sunrise', which spans approximately 24 hours. This is called 'Ahoratra'. This is why astronomical events occurring after midnight are still considered part of the previous day's Panchangam.

Soolam indicates an inauspicious direction for travel on a given day. If travel in that direction is unavoidable, one can consume the prescribed remedy (like Jaggery, Curd, or Milk) before starting. The Soolam dosha lasts only for the first 8 Ghatis (approx. 3 hours 12 minutes) from Sunrise.