Daily Panchang: Your Guide to Auspicious Timing (Shubh Muhurat)
Panchang
Understanding the Five Angas
A true Panchang is comprised of five essential components, or ‘Angas,’ that collectively determine the daily cosmic energy.
Meaning & Significance
The angle between the Sun and the Moon. There are 15 Tithis in each lunar fortnight.
How It Affects Your Day
Determines the nature of the day (e.g., Amavasya is good for ancestral rites; Purnima for devotional activities).
Meaning & Significance
A simple calculation based on the seven days, each ruled by a specific planet.
How It Affects Your Day
Dictates general energy and planetary influence (e.g., Monday for Moon-related activities, Thursday for Jupiter).
Meaning & Significance
The specific constellation the Moon is passing through. There are 27 Nakshatras.
How It Affects Your Day
Crucial for Muhurat selection, marriage, and childbirth timings, as it defines the day’s inherent character.
Meaning & Significance
The combined angle of the Sun and Moon from a fixed point. There are 27 Yogas.
How It Affects Your Day
Some Yogas are highly auspicious for starting work; others are best for rest or avoidance.
Meaning & Significance
Half of a Tithi (30 Karanas in a lunar month).
How It Affects Your Day
Further refines the auspiciousness of the Tithi, focusing on specific activities like travel or land purchase.
Daily Shubh & Ashubh Timings
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat):
Abhijit Muhurat: A highly fortunate daily period, often referred to as the “Victory Moment.” It is excellent for starting any new venture, conducting important meetings, or travel.
Amrit Kaal: Considered the most beneficial of all Muhurats, it is ideal for conducting Pujas, spiritual practices, and making major life decisions.
Brahma Muhurta: The time just before sunrise, reserved for meditation, contemplation, and study.
Inauspicious Timings (Ashubh Kaal):
Rahu Kaal: Governed by the shadow planet Rahu, this period is generally considered inauspicious for starting new work, signing contracts, or embarking on a long journey.
Yama Ganda: A period traditionally associated with Lord Yama (God of Death). It is advisable to avoid starting any major financial transactions or medical treatments during this time.
Vastu: An inauspicious Karana that should be avoided for most activities.
Inauspicious Timings (Ashubh Kaal):
Rahu Kaal: Governed by the shadow planet Rahu, this period is generally considered inauspicious for starting new work, signing contracts, or embarking on a long journey.
Yama Ganda: A period traditionally associated with Lord Yama (God of Death). It is advisable to avoid starting any major financial transactions or medical treatments during this time.
Vastu: An inauspicious Karana that should be avoided for most activities.