Panchang Today
Complete Hindu Panchang for New Delhi — Wednesday, 8 April 2026
What is a Panchang?
Panchang (पञ्चाङ्ग) literally means “five limbs” in Sanskrit — referring to the five key elements that define each day in the Hindu calendar. It is the traditional Hindu almanac used by priests, astrologers, and households to determine auspicious timings for rituals, ceremonies, and daily activities.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Panchang is based on both solar and lunar movements. The five limbs — Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana — together provide a comprehensive picture of the cosmic energies present on any given day.
Panchang has been used in India for thousands of years, with references in Vedic texts dating back over 3,000 years. Today, it remains essential for determining festival dates, muhurat timings, vrat schedules, and astrological calculations. Bhakti5 computes all Panchang data from first principles using precise astronomical algorithms.
The Panchang is consulted before starting any new venture, performing religious ceremonies, or choosing dates for weddings, housewarming, and other life events. Each of the five limbs carries specific significance and influences different aspects of daily life.
Five Limbs of Panchang (Pancha Anga)
Lunar day based on the angular distance between Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month — 15 in Shukla Paksha (waxing) and 15 in Krishna Paksha (waning).
The lunar mansion or birth star the Moon occupies. There are 27 nakshatras, each spanning 13°20' of the zodiac. Determines auspiciousness and personality traits.
Sum of the longitudes of Sun and Moon divided into 27 equal parts. Each yoga has specific qualities — from Vishkambha to Vaidhriti — affecting daily activities.
Half of a Tithi. There are 11 karanas in total, with 4 fixed and 7 recurring. Each karana governs specific types of activities.
The weekday, ruled by a specific planet. Each vara carries the energy of its ruling planet — Ravi (Sun) for Sunday, Soma (Moon) for Monday, and so on.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is panchang for today?
Today's panchang for New Delhi shows the Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (birth star), Yoga, Karana, and Vara (weekday). These five elements together determine the auspiciousness of the day for various activities.
How is panchang calculated?
Panchang is calculated using the precise positions of the Sun and Moon computed from Drik Ganita (modern astronomical algorithms). The sidereal longitudes, adjusted by Lahiri Ayanamsa, determine each of the five limbs. Bhakti5 computes all positions from first principles — no external API lookups.
What are the 5 elements of panchang?
The five elements (Pancha Anga) are: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (luni-solar combination), and Karana (half-tithi). Together they form the complete picture of cosmic energies for any given day.