FAQ

AChoghadiya is a Vedic time division system that divides each day (sunrise to sunset) and night (sunset to next sunrise) into 8 equal parts called "Choghadiya". Each part is classified as Amrit, Shubh, Labh, Char, Rog, Kaal, or Udveg — indicating auspicious or inauspicious times for starting new activities.

ARahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period of approximately 1.5 hours ruled by Rahu. It is calculated by dividing daytime into 8 equal parts. Each day of the week has a fixed slot. Starting new ventures during Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious.

APanchang literally means "five limbs" — Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (moon constellation), Yoga (sun-moon combination), Karana (half of tithi), and Vaara (weekday). It is the Hindu calendar system used for determining auspicious times.

AAyanamsa is the angular difference between Tropical (Western) and Sidereal (Vedic) zodiac. Lahiri/Chitrapaksha Ayanamsa is the Indian government-approved standard, currently ~24.2° in 2026. Our calculations use Lahiri Ayanamsa.

AWe use advanced astronomical algorithms (Meeus) with 38+ Moon perturbation terms and Lahiri Ayanamsa. Our Tithi/Nakshatra end times match Drikpanchang within 3 minutes, and planet positions within 0.5° — making us highly accurate for educational and practical use.

AAbhijit Muhurat is the most auspicious 48-minute period centered on solar noon. It is the 8th muhurat out of 15 daily muhurats. All doshas are nullified during this time. Exception: not valid on Wednesday and for south-direction travel.

AAmanta (month ends on Amavasya) is used in South India, Maharashtra, Gujarat. Purnimanta (month ends on Purnima) is used in North India, Nepal. Same tithis, different month labeling.

ASunrise/sunset times change by location, and Vedic Panchang calculates Tithi at local sunrise. So the Tithi at sunrise in Delhi may differ from Chennai. Rahu Kaal timings also vary because they depend on sunrise.

AOur Panchang provides accurate Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga and planetary data which is the foundation for Muhurat selection. However, for important events like marriage, we strongly recommend consulting a qualified Jyotishi who can analyze both horoscopes.

AYes, all astronomical calculations (Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, planets, sunrise/sunset) are computed offline using mathematical formulas. No internet is needed for Panchang data. Only ads and comments require internet.