The Vedic notebook

Panchang

The five limbs of the Hindu almanac and how daily timings are worked out. Get today’s timings with the free Daily Panchang, Rahu Kaal and Choghadiya tools on MyAstroLuck.

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Panchang

The Five Limbs of Panchang

A plain guide to the Panchang’s five limbs: tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga and karana, how each is calculated, and how they fit together to describe a day.