Panchang
The Panchang is a traditional calendar used in Vedic astrology to reflect in detail the planetary position specific to any given day, cosmic alignments, and configurations, and setting auspicious timings for special events like muhurat, wedding, festivals, vrats, and other important temporal occurrences. By consulting the Panchang, people find it possible to make informed decisions about the time for commencing new ventures for performing a ritual or engaging in important activities in accord with favourable planetary energy.
At HiAstro, experts prepare the Panchang carefully extending assurance as to its accuracy. This details sunrise and sunset periods, lunar phases, and any auspicious or inauspicious times of the day. This will enable you to live your day with a complete awareness of the cosmic workings ruling our lives.
What is Panchang Used For?
Most people use Panchang for the selection of wedding dates, ritual completion for a newborn, and to bless them with cosmic geometric harmony, among other uses. Some of the most common uses include:
- Selecting Muhurats: This means determining suitable timings for marriages, business launches, housewarming ceremonies, or pujas.
- Identifying Birth Nakshatra: This form of analysis studies the Nakshatra of the baby at birth and serves as an important determinant to find his/her personality traits and possible modus operandi.
- Receiving Daily Guidance: Deciding the most fortunate timing based on the planetary arrangement for certain tasks.
- Boosting Success: Consulting the Panchang increases the chances of success in your endeavours and grants you the peace of mind associated with tune with the universe.
By using Panchang, you can enhance the likelihood of success in your endeavours and enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re in sync with the universe.
The Five Elements of Panchang
Panchang is named after the five key elements it analyzes:
- Vaar (Day of the Week): Each day is ruled by a specific planet, influencing the energy of the day.
- Sunday: Sun (Surya)
- Monday: Moon (Chandra)
- Tuesday: Mars (Mangal)
- Wednesday: Mercury (Budh)
- Thursday: Jupiter (Brihaspati)
- Friday: Venus (Shukra)
- Saturday: Saturn (Shani)
- Tithi (Lunar Day): Tithi refers to the phase of the moon and its distance from the Sun. It is classified into Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha (waning moon), with a total of 30 Tithis in a lunar month. Each Tithi has a unique significance, such as:
- Nanda: Brings happiness.
- Bhadra: Ideal for starting new ventures.
- Jaya: Helps in overcoming obstacles.
- Poorna: Suitable for completing tasks.
- Nakshatra (Constellation): Nakshatras are 27 divisions of the celestial sphere, each spanning 13°20′ of the zodiac. Each Nakshatra is ruled by a specific deity and has unique characteristics that influence personality traits and life events. Below is a detailed list of the 27 Nakshatras:
Nakshatra | Ruler | Key Traits |
1. Ashvini | Ketu | Leadership, healing, energy. |
2. Bharani | Venus | Determined, nurturing, disciplined. |
3. Krittika | Sun | Courageous, ambitious, fiery. |
4. Rohini | Moon | Creative, charming, materialistic. |
5. Mrigashirsha | Mars | Curious, seeker, adaptable. |
6. Ardra | Rahu | Intense, emotional, transformative. |
7. Punarvasu | Jupiter | Nurturing, optimistic, resilient. |
8. Pushya | Saturn | Caring, disciplined, spiritual. |
9. Ashlesha | Mercury | Analytical, intuitive, strategic. |
10. Magha | Ketu | Royal, authoritative, loyal. |
11. Purva Phalguni | Venus | Pleasure-seeking, sociable, creative. |
12. Uttara Phalguni | Sun | Hardworking, stable, reliable. |
13. Hasta | Moon | Skillful, clever, resourceful. |
14. Chitra | Mars | Artistic, charismatic, ambitious. |
15. Swati | Rahu | Independent, flexible, diplomatic. |
16. Vishakha | Jupiter | Goal-oriented, determined, and energetic. |
17. Anuradha | Saturn | Loyal, empathetic, spiritual. |
18. Jyeshtha | Mercury | Influential, protective, resourceful. |
19. Mula | Ketu | Rooted, transformative, profound. |
20. Purva Ashadha | Venus | Ambitious, optimistic, adventurous. |
21. Uttara Ashadha | Sun | Honest, wise, enduring. |
22. Shravana | Moon | Listening, learning, traditional. |
23. Dhanishta | Mars | Musical, wealthy, energetic. |
24. Shatabhisha | Rahu | Healers, mystical, introverted. |
25. Purva Bhadrapada | Jupiter | Visionary, philosophical, intense. |
26. Uttara Bhadrapada | Saturn | Wise, compassionate, intuitive. |
27. Revati | Mercury | Kind, spiritual, supportive. |
The Nakshatras are determined by the auspicious time for action and personality traits.
- Yoga (Planetary Combination): Yoga is established based on the Sun and Moon positions and represents the emotional and mental energy of the day. Out of 27 different Yogas, some confer auspiciousness (Saubhagya, Siddhi, Shubha), and a few must be avoided for important activities (Vyatipata, Vajra).
- Karana (Half Tithi): Each Tithi has two Karanas, and there are 11 Karanas. Some Karanas are considered auspicious (Bava, Balava), while others are not suitable for any new beginnings (Vishti or Bhadra).
Why Is Panchang Important?
Consultation of Panchang enables us to make decisions that are in harmony with the forces of nature governing the universe. Well-laid actions, aligned with Shubh Muhurat or good hours, invite blessings from planets and deities in the positive form, thus increasing probabilities of success and surge of positives. Although it is not only obligatory to follow Panchang, it has other benefits, such as reduced obstacles and an increase in overall prosperity.
Why choose HiAstro for your Daily Panchang Predictions?
HiAstro allows you to see the daily Panchang. Our expert astrologers can guide you in understanding its elements so that you can enjoy its usage on your own. Be it planning big events or knowing the right time to start your day, Panchang is your trusted guide to a life that keeps in sync with the universe.
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