Question 1

What is Tithi?

Accepted Answer

Tithi is the lunar day in the Hindu calendar, defined by every 12° of angular separation between the Moon and the Sun. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, divided between Shukla Paksha (waxing) and Krishna Paksha (waning). Read more at https://hinducalendar.org/articles/what-is-tithi

Question 2

What is Panchang?

Accepted Answer

Panchang is the Hindu almanac with five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga, Karana, and Vaara (weekday). It has guided Indian life for thousands of years for festivals, ceremonies, and auspicious timing. Read more at https://hinducalendar.org/articles/what-is-panchang

Question 3

What is Chogadiya?

Accepted Answer

Chogadiya divides each day and night into 8 equal time periods rated auspicious or inauspicious. The 7 types are Amrit, Shubh, Labh (auspicious), Char (neutral), and Udveg, Rog, Kaal (inauspicious). Read more at https://hinducalendar.org/articles/what-is-chogadiya

Question 4

What is Rahu Kaal?

Accepted Answer

Rahu Kaal is an approximately 90-minute inauspicious period each day, governed by the shadow planet Rahu. Its timing changes by day of the week and is calculated from local sunrise. It is traditionally avoided for new undertakings.

Question 5

What is Abhijit Muhurat?

Accepted Answer

Abhijit Muhurat is the most auspicious daily time window, occurring around solar noon for approximately 48 minutes. It is considered powerful enough to override most inauspicious panchang combinations.

Question 6

What is Ekadashi (Agyaras)?

Accepted Answer

Ekadashi (also called Agyaras in Gujarati) is the eleventh tithi of both the bright (Shukla) and dark (Krishna) fortnights of the Hindu lunar month. It is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, occurring twice each month. See upcoming Ekadashi dates at https://hinducalendar.org/events

Question 7

When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026?

Accepted Answer

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 (also called Akha Teej or Akshay Tritiya) falls on Wednesday, 19 April 2026. It coincides with Rohini Nakshatra, making it a Sarva Siddhi Yoga — one of the rarest and most auspicious combinations. See the full panchang at https://hinducalendar.org/view?date=2026-04-19

Question 8

How do I find Hindu festival dates for 2026?

Accepted Answer

HinduCalendar.org shows exact dates for all major Hindu festivals including Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Dussehra, Gudi Padwa, Ekadashi, Purnima, and Amavasya — calculated for your location and timezone. Visit https://hinducalendar.org/events to see the full festival calendar.

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