Vedic Calendar
Panchangam
The five-limbed Vedic almanac — a precise system for aligning daily life with cosmic rhythms.
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The Five Elements of Panchangam
Tithi
Lunar day — one of 30 divisions of the synodic month, calculated from the angular distance between the Sun and Moon.
Nakshatra
Lunar mansion — one of 27 star constellations the Moon transits through.
Yoga
Luni-solar combination — one of 27 yogas formed by the sum of the longitudes of the Sun and Moon.
Karana
Half of a Tithi — one of 11 karanas, each governing specific activities.
Vara
Day of the week — each day is ruled by a planet (Surya, Chandra, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Shani).
The 30 Tithis (Lunar Days)
Pratipada
First day — new beginnings
Dvitiya
Second day — wealth and prosperity
Tritiya
Third day — friendship and growth
Chaturthi
Fourth day — obstacle removal
Panchami
Fifth day — knowledge and arts
Shashthi
Sixth day — victory and courage
Saptami
Seventh day — health and vitality
Ashtami
Eighth day — spiritual strength
Navami
Ninth day — divine grace
Dashami
Tenth day — dharma and righteousness
Ekadashi
Eleventh day — fasting and devotion
Dvadashi
Twelfth day — celebration
Trayodashi
Thirteenth day — auspiciousness
Chaturdashi
Fourteenth day — Shiva worship
Purnima / Amavasya
Full Moon / New Moon