Today's Panchang & Rashifal

Panchang (पंचांग) is the Hindu calendar consisting of five elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara. It determines auspicious timings for ceremonies and varies by location due to different sunrise times.

Choghadiya divides day and night into 8 slots each. Amrit (best), Shubh (good), and Labh (profitable) are auspicious. Rog, Kaal, and Udveg are inauspicious. Char is suitable for travel only.

Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious ~1.5 hour period daily ruled by shadow planet Rahu. Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys during this time.

Kundli requires exact date, time, and place of birth. Positions of 9 planets are calculated and placed in 12 houses relative to the Ascendant.

In Ashtakoota matching, maximum is 36 gunas. 18+ is acceptable, 25+ is very good, 32+ is excellent. Nadi (8 points) is the most critical — zero Nadi match requires remedies.

Mangal Dosha occurs when Mars is in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, or 12th house. About 40-50% people have it. Remedies include Kumbh Vivah and chanting Om Angarakaya Namah on Tuesdays.