Panchang FAQ
From daily tithi to celebrations — stay close to your roots.
Use these concise answers to read Panchang timings correctly, understand location-based differences and check festival dates responsibly.
What are the five parts of a Panchang?
Tithi, weekday, nakshatra, yoga and karana are the five principal parts. GujjuPanchang shows the values present at sunrise in the selected city and their estimated transition times.
Why do Panchang timings change when I change the city?
Sunrise, sunset and local clock time depend on latitude, longitude and time zone. The tithi at sunrise, Rahu Kaal and Choghadiya can therefore differ between cities on the same date.
What does the time shown beside a Panchang element mean?
A time beside tithi, nakshatra, yoga or karana normally indicates when the current element ends. A transition after midnight belongs to the next civil date, so read the accompanying date as well.
How are Choghadiya, Rahu Kaal and Abhijit Muhurat calculated?
Daily periods are derived by dividing the local sunrise-to-sunset interval. Night Choghadiya uses sunset to the following sunrise. Exact times vary with the city and season.
Why can a festival date differ from another calendar?
A festival is not always determined by the tithi at sunrise alone. Pradosh, midnight, parana, regional custom and tradition-specific precedence can change the observance date. Confirm local ceremonies with a trusted local almanac or temple.
Where can I read about the sources and limitations?
The Sources and calculation methods page documents the astronomy engine, ayanamsha, festival rules and known limitations. If you find an error, send the city, date and page link through the Contact page.
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Sources and calculation methods · Report an error or correction
Astronomy Engine · mean Lahiri ayanamsha. Tithi is sampled at sunrise; transition times are calculated estimates.