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Moonrise timing is calculated considering atmospheric refraction and local horizon.

Moonset marks when the upper limb of the Moon disappears below the western horizon.

Auspicious celestial yoga influencing all endeavors.

Suitable for water-related, challenging and competitive works.

One half of a lunar day (Tithi). Favorable for routine and constructive actions.

Official National Calendar of India, widely used in South & West India.

Lunisolar calendar used in Gujarat, beginning in autumn after Diwali.

Governs governance stability, administrative execution, and state affairs.

Influences winter harvest yields, food abundance, and grain price stability.

Nakshatra Ke padon Ki dainik Time-saaranee

Sidereal solar zodiac position (Nirayana system), defining the solar month.

Classical 2-lunar-month seasonal cycle for Vedic rituals and festivals.

Basis for 15 nocturnal muhurtas including Nishita, Pradosha and Brahma Muhurta.

Anandadi Yoga Calculation: Formed by the celestial combination of the Day of the Week (Vaar) and the active Nakshatra in the 28-Nakshatra Chakra (including Abhijit). Counting begins from Sun: Ashwini, Mon: Mrigashira, Tue: Ashlesha, Wed: Hasta, Thu: Anuradha, Fri: Uttara Ashadha, Sat: Shatabhisha.

tamil Panchang anusaar Yoga

Indicates the life vitality and auspicious potency for the day.

Measures auspicious clarity for undertakings (Two Eyes = Best, One Eye = Medium).

Homahuti (Agni / Ahuti Chakra): Counted inclusively from Surya Nakshatra to Chandra Nakshatra in 9 groups of 3 Nakshatras each (1–3 Surya, 4–6 Budha, 7–9 Shukra, 10–12 Shani, 13–15 Chandra, 16–18 Mangala, 19–21 Brihaspati, 22–24 Rahu, 25–27 Ketu):

• ☿ Budha: Intellectual growth, wealth augmentation (Auspicious)
• ♀ Shukra: Augmentation of wealth and comfort (Auspicious)
• ♃ Brihaspati: Fulfillment of desires and satisfaction (Auspicious)
• ☉ Surya: Loss of comfort and wealth
• ☾ Chandra: Mixed / crop inundation
• ♂ Mangala: Fear of fire
• ♄ Shani: Harm and loss of wealth
• ☊ Rahu / ☋ Ketu: Losses and health obstacles

Avoid travelling in this direction today.

Agnivasa (Havan Residence of Agni): All Kamya Havans (performed with specific desires) must be performed only when Agni resides on Prithvi (Earth).

• 1. Prithvi (Earth) — Auspicious: Bestows comfort, happiness & prosperity (sukhaprad).
• 2. Akasha (Space/Heaven) — Inauspicious: Life threatening, causes turmoil (praananaashak).
• 3. Patala (Nadir/Underworld) — Inauspicious: Destroys wealth and resources (dhananaashak).

Note: Agnivasa is not required for routine rituals, Navaratri Chandi Homa, Agnihotra, eclipses, Amavasya, fasts, or life Sanskaras (marriage, tonsure, thread ceremony).

Shivavasa (For Rudra Abhishek): Rudra Abhishek is performed when Lord Shiva is in an auspicious state of residence:

Auspicious for Rudra Abhishek:
• With Goddess Gowri: Bestows domestic happiness and prosperity.
• At Kailash: Bestows peace, bliss and happiness.
• Mounted on Vrishabha Nandi: Bestows complete success and victory.

Avoid for Rudra Abhishek:
• At Crematory (Shmashana): Results in severe distress and death.
• In Assembly (Sabha): Results in grief and sorrow.
• At Work/Play (Krida): Results in difficulty and obstacles.
• Having Dinner/Meditation (Bhojana/Dhyana): Results in pain and troubles.

When distance of Chandra Nakshatra from Surya Nakshatra is lying on the East of Kumbha, it is considered inauspicious. This position on Kalasha gives premature death of the native.

Nakshatra Shool disha

Elapsed years of Kaliyuga

Chitrapaksha Ayanamsha Value

Civil solar days elapsed since Kaliyuga began; base for calculating planetary longitudes.

Universal day numbering system used in computational calendrical algorithms.

Astronomical Julian Calendar Date

JD khagoleey Days maan

Official Solar Date of Government of India

MJD khagoleey Days maan

Nirayana Solar Era Date