Panchang Guides

A topical map for Hindu calendar concepts, daily panchang, festival dates, vrats, muhurat, and location-specific observance timing.

Calendar Hubs

Yearly festival, vrat, and daily panchang pages for quick date lookup.

Hindu Calendar 2026

A 2026 Hindu calendar with major festivals, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, and vrat dates calculated from panchang rules.

Hindu Festival Calendar 2026

Major Hindu festival dates for 2026, including Diwali, Navratri, Dussehra, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan, and Guru Purnima.

Vrat Calendar 2026

Vrat dates for 2026, including Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankashti Chaturthi, and Masik Shivaratri.

Hindu Calendar 2027

A 2027 Hindu calendar with major festivals, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, and vrat dates calculated from panchang rules.

Hindu Festival Calendar 2027

Major Hindu festival dates for 2027, including Diwali, Navratri, Dussehra, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Raksha Bandhan, and Guru Purnima.

Vrat Calendar 2027

Vrat dates for 2027, including Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankashti Chaturthi, and Masik Shivaratri.

Ekadashi 2027 Dates

Complete Ekadashi 2027 date list with Shukla and Krishna Paksha Ekadashi dates calculated from panchang rules.

Purnima 2027 Dates

Purnima 2027 dates with full moon tithi observances calculated from panchang rules.

Amavasya 2027 Dates

Amavasya 2027 dates with new moon tithi observances calculated from panchang rules.

Pradosh Vrat 2026 Dates

Pradosh Vrat 2026 dates for Shukla and Krishna Trayodashi, calculated with panchang timing.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 Dates

Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 dates for the monthly Ganesh vrat after Purnima.

Masik Shivaratri 2026 Dates

Masik Shivaratri 2026 dates for Krishna Chaturdashi, calculated using panchang tithi rules.

Pradosh Vrat 2027 Dates

Pradosh Vrat 2027 dates for Shukla and Krishna Trayodashi, calculated with panchang timing.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 Dates

Sankashti Chaturthi 2027 dates for the monthly Ganesh vrat after Purnima.

Masik Shivaratri 2027 Dates

Masik Shivaratri 2027 dates for Krishna Chaturdashi, calculated using panchang tithi rules.

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026 Dates

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026 dates for Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, calculated from panchang tithi.

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2027 Dates

Vinayaka Chaturthi 2027 dates for Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, calculated from panchang tithi.

Tithi Today

Aaj ki tithi with live panchang context.

Monthly Calendars

Month-by-month panchang, festival, vrat, Ekadashi, and Purnima pages.

Panchang by City and Country

Location-aware panchang hubs for India and popular diaspora regions.

Glossary and Comparisons

Short definitions and side-by-side explainers for high-intent panchang searches.

Panchang Glossary

Tithi, nakshatra, karana, yoga, and Hindu calendar terms.

Tithi vs Date

Learn the difference between tithi and Gregorian date, why Hindu festival dates shift, and why local panchang matters.

Panchang vs Calendar

Compare panchang and regular calendars, including tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, vaara, and local sunrise-based timing.

Shukla Paksha vs Krishna Paksha

Understand Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, how they divide the lunar month, and why paksha matters for tithi and festivals.

Rahu Kaal vs Yamaganda vs Gulika Kaal

Compare Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, and Gulika Kaal, and learn why these avoided periods depend on local sunrise and weekday.

Abhijit Muhurat vs Choghadiya

Compare Abhijit Muhurat and Choghadiya for daily auspicious timing decisions and understand how both are calculated.

Why Diwali Date Can Differ by Country

Learn why Diwali date and Lakshmi Puja timing can differ between India, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries.

Why Tithi Changes at Different Times

Learn why tithi can start or end at any time, why it is not tied to midnight, and how local panchang handles the change.

Why Hindu Festivals Have Different Dates

Learn why Hindu festival dates shift in the Gregorian calendar and how tithi, lunar months, and observance rules work.

Why Panchang Differs Between India and USA

Learn why panchang values and festival dates can differ between India and the United States because of timezone, sunrise, and tithi timing.

Sunrise vs Midnight in the Hindu Calendar

Understand why many Hindu calendar observances use sunrise instead of midnight and when sunset or midnight rules matter.

Drik Panchang vs Traditional Panchang

Compare drik panchang calculation with traditional panchang usage and learn why local astronomical timing matters.

Amanta vs Purnimanta Calendar

Learn the difference between Amanta and Purnimanta lunar month systems and why Hindu month names can vary by region.

Upcoming Festival Guides

Seasonal guides for Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and Diwali with country-specific timing context.

After Diwali: Kartik 2026

Gujarati New Year, Labh Pancham, Tulsi Vivah, Dev Deepawali and the Kharmas wedding pause.

Diwali 2026 by City

Lakshmi Puja date and pradosh kaal muhurat in local time for each city.

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2027 Festivals and Eclipses

Lohri, Pongal, Vasant Panchami, Grahan 2027 and the 2027 Kartik festivals.

Ekadashi, Regional Festivals, and Muhurat

More specific guides for recurring searches and local observance planning.

Learn Panchang

Core Hindu calendar concepts: tithi, paksha, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and the five limbs of panchang.

What is Panchang? The Hindu Almanac and Its Five Elements Explained

Panchang is the ancient Hindu almanac derived from five Sanskrit elements. Learn what Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vaara mean, and why the panchang has guided Indian life for thousands of years.

What is Tithi? Understanding the Lunar Day in the Hindu Calendar

Learn what tithi means in the Hindu calendar, how it's calculated astronomically, the 30 tithis in a lunar month, and why tithi matters for festivals, muhurat, and daily panchang.

What is Paksha? Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha Explained

Paksha is the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. Learn the difference between Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha, how they relate to tithi, and why festivals follow paksha.

Purnima vs Amavasya: Full Moon and New Moon in the Hindu Calendar

Understand the difference between Purnima and Amavasya, their astronomical meaning, spiritual significance, and how they structure the Hindu lunar month.

What is Nakshatra? The 27 Lunar Mansions in Vedic Astrology

Nakshatra are the 27 lunar mansions through which the Moon travels each month. Learn all 27 nakshatras, their ruling planets, deities, and significance in birth charts, naming traditions, and daily panchang.

What is Yoga in Panchang? The 27 Yogas Explained

Yoga is one of the five limbs of the Hindu panchang. Learn how yoga is calculated from the Sun and Moon, the 27 yoga names, and why yoga matters for muhurat.

What is Karana in Panchang? Half-Tithi Timing Explained

Karana is the half-tithi element of the Hindu panchang. Learn the 11 karanas, how they repeat, and why karana is checked for auspicious timing.

Daily Timing

Practical guides for daily auspicious and avoided periods such as chogadiya, Rahu Kaal, and Abhijit Muhurat.

Muhurat Guides

Activity-specific timing guides for marriage, housewarming, business openings, and vehicle purchases.

Festivals

Festival-specific explainers connected to tithi, muhurat, and Hindu observance rules.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Date, Significance, and Muhurat

Akshaya Tritiya falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya and is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Learn its significance, what the word akshaya means, and why this day is ideal for new beginnings, gold purchases, and charity.

Janmashtami 2026: Date, Tithi, Significance, and Panchang

Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday, September 4 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the tithi, midnight observance rule, significance, fasting tradition, and how to check local panchang.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Tithi, Puja Timing, and Significance

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Chaturthi tithi, madhyahna puja tradition, significance, and local panchang guidance.

Navratri 2026 Dates: Shardiya Navratri Start, Ghatasthapana, and Dussehra

Shardiya Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the significance of Navratri, Ghatasthapana, nine nights of worship, and Dussehra connection.

Dussehra 2026: Date, Vijayadashami Significance, and Panchang

Dussehra 2026, also called Vijayadashami, falls on Wednesday, October 21 according to our panchang calculations. Learn its tithi, meaning, rituals, and relation to Navratri.

Diwali 2026: Date, Lakshmi Puja, Amavasya Tithi, and Panchang

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Amavasya tithi, Lakshmi Puja significance, Dhanteras date, and local panchang guidance.

Ekadashi 2026 Dates: Complete List, Fasting Significance, and Panchang

Complete Ekadashi 2026 date list according to our panchang calculations, with fasting meaning, tithi rules, and local panchang guidance.

Purnima 2026 Dates: Full Moon Calendar and Significance

Complete Purnima 2026 date list from our panchang calculations. Learn the meaning of Purnima, full moon observances, and local panchang guidance.

Amavasya 2026 Dates: New Moon Calendar, Meaning, and Rituals

Complete Amavasya 2026 date list according to our panchang calculations, with new moon meaning, ancestor rites, and local observance guidance.

Guru Purnima 2026: Date, Significance, and Purnima Tithi

Guru Purnima 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29 according to our panchang calculations. Learn its meaning, Purnima tithi, and observances.

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, Purnima Tithi, and Significance

Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on Friday, August 28 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Purnima tithi, meaning, and local timing guidance.

Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, Chaturthi Tithi, Fasting, and Moonrise

Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29 according to our panchang calculations. Learn its tithi, fasting significance, and local panchang timing.

Dhanteras 2026: Date, Dhantrayodashi Meaning, and Puja Timing

Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, November 6 according to our panchang calculations. Learn Dhantrayodashi meaning, Trayodashi tithi, and Diwali connection.

Maha Shivaratri 2027: Date, Nishita Kaal, Fasting, and Panchang

Maha Shivaratri 2027 falls on Saturday, March 6 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Chaturdashi tithi, midnight worship rule, fasting, and significance.

Holi 2027: Date, Purnima Tithi, Holika Dahan, and Significance

Holi 2027 falls on Monday, March 22 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Purnima tithi, Holika Dahan timing, and festival meaning.

Janmashtami 2027: Date, Ashtami Tithi, Midnight Puja, and Panchang

Janmashtami 2027 falls on Tuesday, August 24 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Ashtami tithi, midnight worship rule, and local timing notes.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2027: Date, Chaturthi Tithi, Puja Timing, and Panchang

Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 falls on Saturday, September 4 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Chaturthi tithi and local puja timing notes.

Navratri 2027 Dates: Shardiya Navratri Start, Ghatasthapana, and Panchang

Shardiya Navratri 2027 begins according to our panchang calculations in October 2027. Learn the Pratipada tithi, Ghatasthapana context, and Dussehra link.

Dussehra 2027: Date, Dashami Tithi, Vijayadashami, and Panchang

Dussehra 2027 falls on Sunday, October 10 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Dashami tithi, Vijayadashami meaning, and Navratri connection.

Raksha Bandhan 2027: Date, Purnima Tithi, Rakhi Timing, and Panchang

Raksha Bandhan 2027 falls on Tuesday, August 17 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Purnima tithi and local timing notes.

Guru Purnima 2027: Date, Purnima Tithi, Meaning, and Panchang

Guru Purnima 2027 falls on Sunday, July 18 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Purnima tithi and significance.

Karwa Chauth 2027: Date, Chaturthi Tithi, Moonrise, and Panchang

Karwa Chauth 2027 falls on Tuesday, October 19 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Chaturthi tithi and local moonrise timing note.

Dhanteras 2027: Date, Trayodashi Tithi, Dhanvantari Puja, and Panchang

Dhanteras 2027 falls on Wednesday, October 27 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Trayodashi tithi and evening observance rule.

Diwali 2027: Date, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Amavasya Tithi, and Panchang

Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29 according to our panchang calculations. Learn the Amavasya tithi, Lakshmi Puja timing context, and why local panchang matters.

Why is Panchang Important? The Role of the Hindu Almanac in Daily Life

Panchang has guided Hindu life for thousands of years - from festivals and marriage muhurat to business openings and daily prayer. Understand why the panchang remains essential today.

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