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Panchanga and Daily Timing
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and vara — how the Vedic almanac works and where to see today's Panchanga.
Panchanga in daily life
Before smartphones, families checked the Panchanga for festival dates, fasting days, and muhurta. Antara brings the same ephemeris computation to your browser — sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa, without clutter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Panchanga?
- Panchanga means five limbs — the five elements of the Vedic calendar for any given day: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and weekday (vara).
- Why does Antara use IST for Panchanga?
- Antara's public Panchanga tools anchor to India Standard Time because the classical almanac tradition and most users reference IST sunrise boundaries.
- Where can I see today's Panchanga?
- Visit Sky Today for live positions and Panchanga, or the Vedic Calendar for a monthly view.