Looking for todays Panchang before planning an important activity? This page gives you the complete daily Panchang including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, Gulika and the best practical windows for your day. Use it to decide the right time for travel, meetings, spiritual rituals and major personal milestones.
What todays Panchang includes
Todays Panchang provides a complete overview of the day based on the Hindu calendar, including key elements like Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (star constellation), Yoga, and Karana, along with essential timings such as sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset. It also highlights inauspicious periods like Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and Gulikai Kalam, as well as auspicious muhurat timings like Abhijit Muhurat for starting important activities. Additional details such as the weekday, Paksha (Shukla or Krishna), lunar month, Rashi (moon sign), and any festivals or vrat observances make the Panchang a valuable daily guide for planning events, rituals, and important decisions according to traditional beliefs.
Shubh Muhurat - Auspicious Timings
Todays Auspicious Periods
Brahma Muhurat
4:43 - 5:31 AM
Abhijit Muhurat
12:05 - 12:54 PM
Amrit Kaal
11:58 AM - 1:43 PM
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
6:20 AM - 9:35 PM
Siddhi Yoga (Anandadi)
Until 9:35 PM
Why Rahu Kalam matters
Rahu Kalam is considered an inauspicious period in Vedic astrology because it is associated with the shadow planet Rahu, which is believed to create confusion, delays, and obstacles. During this time, starting new or important activities-such as business deals, travel, or ceremonies-is traditionally avoided, as it may lead to unfavorable outcomes or lack of success. Although routine tasks can continue, Rahu Kalam matters because it helps people choose better timing (muhurtham) for significant actions, aligning with positive planetary influences and reducing the chances of disruptions or negative results.
Best time to act today
The best time to act today, according to Panchang, is during auspicious periods when planetary influences are favorable and negative timings are avoided. In particular, Abhijit Muhurat around midday is considered highly ??? and suitable for starting important tasks, even if other factors are not ideal. It is also good to begin activities in the morning after sunrise, provided it does not fall during Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, or Gulikai Kalam, which are believed to bring delays or obstacles. By choosing the right muhurat and avoiding inauspicious periods, one can improve the chances of success and smooth outcomes in daily activities.
How to use city-based Panchang correctly
To use a city-based Panchang correctly, you must rely on accurate local timings because all Panchang elements-such as Tithi, Nakshatra, and Muhurat-are calculated based on the exact sunrise and planetary positions of a specific place like Chennai. Always select your current city to get precise sunrise, sunset, and moon timings, as even small location differences can change Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and other periods. Check the Panchang for the correct date and timezone, and follow it by identifying auspicious and inauspicious timings before planning important activities. Using the right city ensures that the Panchang reflects real-time celestial influences, helping you make better decisions aligned with traditional Vedic practices.