Monthly Panchang (Hindu Calendar)Tithi, Nakshatra, Muhurat & Monthly Calendar

Every Day's Tithi — The Lunar Date That Drives Everything

The Tithi is the heartbeat of the Hindu calendar — and seeing the full month's Tithis at once tells you which dates are worth planning around.

The Tithi is the lunar day — the position of the moon relative to the sun — and it shifts roughly every 24 hours, though not always at midnight.

In the Monthly Panchang, you can see at a glance which Tithis fall on which dates, when they transition, and which dates carry the most auspicious Tithis for the activities you're planning.

For example — Panchami (5th Tithi), Saptami (7th), Dashami (10th), and Dwadashi (12th) of the Shukla Paksha are generally considered excellent for auspicious beginnings. Chaturdashi (14th) and Amavasya (new moon) are typically avoided for new ventures.

Seeing all of this across a full month lets you plan weeks in advance rather than scrambling the night before.

Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha — The Two Halves of Every Month

Shukla Paksha is for new beginnings. Krishna Paksha is for completion and rest. Knowing when each starts shapes your entire month's strategy.

The lunar month divides into two fortnights — the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon, from new moon to full moon) and the Krishna Paksha (waning moon, from full moon to new moon). These two phases carry fundamentally different energies, and the Monthly Panchang makes them visible across the entire month.

Shukla Paksha is generally considered the more auspicious fortnight for new beginnings. The moon is growing in brightness, energy is building, and the tradition holds that projects started in this phase tend to grow and flourish.

Krishna Paksha is better suited for completion, rest, introspection, and ancestral practices. Knowing which half of the month you're in — and when the transition happens — shapes how you approach your planning at a strategic level.

Nakshatra of Each Day — The Moon's Address in the Sky

Each day's Nakshatra adds a specific flavour to its energy. Seeing the full month's Nakshatra sequence lets you spot the best clusters of days for whatever you're planning.

The moon moves through all 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) over the course of a month, spending roughly one day in each. The Monthly Panchang shows you the full sequence across all 30 days.

This is practical information:

• Rohini Nakshatra — most auspicious for agriculture, construction, and love
• Pushya — the most widely recommended Nakshatra for financial and business beginnings
• Hasta — favours skilled work, craftsmanship, and detailed planning
• Ashlesha and Mula — generally avoided for auspicious beginnings

Seeing the Nakshatra calendar for the whole month lets you spot the best clusters of days for whatever you're planning — rather than checking one day at a time and hoping it works out.

Yoga of the Day — The Fingerprint That Colours Everything

Yoga can make or break a Muhurat. Spotting the most auspicious Yogas in advance is one of the most powerful things the Monthly Panchang does.

The 27 Yogas are calculated by combining the positions of the sun and moon, and they rotate through the month in a sequence that doesn't align neatly with solar days.

The Monthly Panchang shows you when the most auspicious Yogas land — Siddhi Yoga (accomplishment), Amrit Yoga (nectar), Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga (success in all endeavours) — and when the inauspicious ones like Vyatipata and Vaidhriti fall.

A day that carries Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga alongside a good Tithi and Nakshatra is a day worth marking in advance.

Rahu Kaal and Inauspicious Periods — Mapped Across the Month

Rahu Kaal shifts every day based on sunrise and day of the week. Seeing it mapped across the full month means you're never caught scheduling something important in the wrong window.

The Monthly Panchang on Vedaz also maps the inauspicious periods across the entire month — Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, and Yamaganda. Rahu Kaal shifts its timing based on the day of the week, and its exact time depends on your location's sunrise.

Seeing it mapped day by day across the month means you're never caught off guard scheduling something important in a window traditional wisdom cautions against.

1. Ekadashi — Twice a Month, Every Month

Ekadashi falls on the 11th Tithi of both the Shukla Paksha and the Krishna Paksha — making it a bimonthly event. There are 24 Ekadashis across the year, each with its own name and specific merit. Some — like Nirjala Ekadashi (observed without water) and Devutthana Ekadashi — are considered particularly significant.

The Monthly Panchang marks both Ekadashi dates for the month, along with the Parana timing — the precise window the following morning when breaking the fast is most appropriate.

2. Purnima — The Full Moon and Its Many Meanings

Purnima, the full moon, falls once a month and is one of the most widely observed days in the Hindu calendar.

• Kartik Purnima — the most sacred full moon of the year for many traditions
• Guru Purnima — dedicated to teachers and spiritual guides
• Falgun Purnima — the night before Holi
• Shravan Purnima — Raksha Bandhan

The Monthly Panchang shows you not just the date of Purnima but the exact time the full moon Tithi begins and ends — because worshipping at the precise peak of Purnima is considered more potent than simply worshipping on the calendar date.

3. Amavasya — The New Moon and Ancestral Remembrance

Amavasya, the new moon, is the day most associated with ancestral practices — Pitru Tarpana, Shraddha rituals, and offerings made to one's forebears. It's also a day widely observed by devotees of Shiva and Kali.

Soma Amavasya (Monday's new moon) and Shani Amavasya (Saturday's new moon) are considered especially significant. The Monthly Panchang gives you the date and timing in advance so that these observances can be prepared thoughtfully rather than remembered at the last moment.

4. Pradosh Vrat — Twice Monthly, Highly Auspicious for Shiva Worship

Pradosh Vrat falls on the 13th Tithi (Trayodashi) of both Pakshas — twice a month, every month. It's observed specifically during the Pradosh Kaal, the 45-minute window around sunset, and is one of the most significant fasting and worship practices for Lord Shiva devotees.

When Pradosh falls on a Monday (Soma Pradosh) or a Saturday (Shani Pradosh), its significance is considered especially heightened. The Monthly Panchang marks both Pradosh dates along with the specific Pradosh Kaal timing for your location.

5. Sankashti Chaturthi and Vinayak Chaturthi — For Lord Ganesha's Blessings

• Sankashti Chaturthi — 4th Tithi of Krishna Paksha; fasting broken only after sighting the moon
• Vinayak Chaturthi — 4th Tithi of Shukla Paksha
• Angarki Sankashti — Sankashti falling on a Tuesday; considered particularly significant

Both dates are clearly marked in the Monthly Panchang for anyone who follows a regular Ganesha worship practice.

6. Major Festivals — Month by Month

Beyond the regular fortnightly observances, each month carries its own major festivals — and their dates shift every year. The Monthly Panchang on Vedaz integrates the full festival calendar for the month, including the exact date, the Tithi it falls on, and in many cases the specific Muhurat or timing for key rituals within the festival.

• Navratri — Begins on Pratipada (1st Tithi) of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra (spring) and Ashwin (autumn). Nine days, nine forms of Devi. Dates shift each year.
• Janmashtami — Ashtami of Krishna Paksha, Bhadrapad. Midnight worship at the exact moment of Lord Krishna's birth — timing varies by city.
• Ganesh Chaturthi — Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha, Bhadrapad. One of the most widely celebrated festivals in India — 10 days of Ganesha worship.
• Maha Shivaratri — Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha, Falgun. Night-long vigil and Shiva worship at the Nishitha Kaal — the midnight hour.
• Diwali — Amavasya of Kartik month. Five-day festival. Lakshmi Puja on the Pradosh Kaal of Amavasya — timing is location-specific.
• Holi — Falgun Purnima (Holika Dahan) followed by Rang Panchami the next day. The most colour-soaked festival in the calendar.
• Raksha Bandhan — Shravan Purnima. Date and auspicious timing for tying Rakhi changes each year based on the Bhadra Kaal — which must be avoided.

Marriage Muhurats in the Monthly Panchang

Truly excellent wedding Muhurats are not randomly distributed — they cluster around specific combinations of Tithi, Nakshatra, and Vara. The Monthly Panchang shows you exactly where those clusters fall this month.

Wedding planning often starts months in advance, but the Muhurat search is sometimes left to the last minute — which is a mistake, because truly excellent wedding Muhurats are not randomly distributed. They cluster around certain periods of the year and certain combinations of Tithi, Nakshatra, and Vara that don't come around every week.

• Most auspicious Nakshatras: Uttara Phalguni, Rohini, Mrigashira, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, and Uttara Bhadrapada
• Preferred Tithis: Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Dwadashi, and Trayodashi
• Preferred Varas: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

When these elements align within a single day — and when that day also avoids Rahu Kalam, Bhadra Kaal, and any active inauspicious Yoga — you have a genuinely strong wedding Muhurat.

Important: The Monthly Panchang shows you the auspicious landscape of the month. For a final wedding Muhurat that accounts for both individuals' birth charts, Dasha periods, and any active Doshas, a Vedaz astrologer's consultation is essential. The Panchang is the starting point, not the complete analysis.

Griha Pravesh Muhurats — Moving Into Your New Home

The Monthly Panchang helps you identify the strongest dates for Griha Pravesh weeks in advance — so you're choosing the right moment, not just the convenient one.

Griha Pravesh — the housewarming ceremony — is one of the most significant threshold moments in Vedic tradition, and the Muhurat chosen for it is considered to set the energetic foundation of the home going forward.

• Generally preferred months: Magha, Falgun, Vaishakh, and Jyeshtha
• Preferred Nakshatras: Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Uttara Ashadha, or Uttara Bhadrapada (fixed or gentle Nakshatras)

The Shukla Paksha is preferred overall. The Monthly Panchang makes these alignments visible across the full month, letting you plan the Griha Pravesh ceremony weeks ahead.

Business Launch and Vehicle Purchase Muhurats

Pushya Nakshatra is the most auspicious for business beginnings. The Monthly Panchang shows you exactly when it falls this month — and whether it lands on a Thursday or Sunday for maximum potency.

• Pushya Nakshatra — most auspicious for business beginnings and financial ventures
• Guru Pushya Yoga — Pushya on a Thursday; considered especially powerful
• Ravi Pushya Yoga — Pushya on a Sunday; considered especially powerful

The Monthly Panchang shows you when Pushya Nakshatra falls across the month and what day of the week it lands on — letting you identify the strongest possible business Muhurat for the entire month at a single glance.

Special Auspicious Yogas That Appear Monthly

These special Yogas don't appear every day — and when they do, they're worth planning around. The Monthly Panchang marks all of them.

• Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga — formed when specific Nakshatras fall on specific days of the week. Considered one of the most auspicious Yogas for new beginnings of all kinds.
• Amrit Siddhi Yoga — a sub-category of Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, considered even more powerful. These days are rare, and they're worth marking months in advance.
• Ravi Yoga — formed when the sun and a specific Nakshatra align. Considered auspicious for important financial and professional activities.
• Dwipushkar and Tripushkar Yoga — days when acts performed (for better or worse) are multiplied twofold or threefold. Traditionally avoided for inauspicious activities; excellent for positive beginnings.

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North Indian Panchang — Vikram Samvat

The majority of North Indian communities follow the Vikram Samvat calendar, which counts years from 57 BCE. The months begin with Chaitra and follow the names of the 12 lunar months — Vaishakh, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravan, Bhadrapad, Ashwin, Kartik, Margashirsha, Paush, Magha, Falgun. Most North Indian festivals are dated according to this system.

South Indian Panchang — Solar Calendar Traditions

Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and parts of Andhra Pradesh primarily follow solar-based calendar systems. The Tamil Panchangam marks months by the sun's transit through zodiac signs, beginning with Chithirai. The Malayalam calendar (Kollam Era) similarly uses solar months. Festival dates in these traditions — including Tamil New Year (Puthandu), Vishu, and Onam — are determined by the solar calendar, making their Panchang look structurally different from the lunar-based North Indian one, even though the underlying five-element system is the same.

Gujarati New Year — The Day After Diwali

Gujarati communities observe the New Year on the first day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartik — the day after Diwali's Amavasya. This Bestu Varas (New Year's Day) is a significant financial and business fresh start, and the Monthly Panchang for October–November is particularly important in Gujarati households for identifying the auspicious Muhurats associated with it.

Bengali Panjika

West Bengal follows the Bengali calendar (Bongabda), with months beginning at the sun's entry into zodiac signs. Bengali festivals like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja, and Kali Puja are dated according to this system. The Bengali Panjika is the equivalent of the Monthly Panchang in this tradition.

1. What is Monthly Panchang and how is it useful?

Monthly Panchang is a Vedic calendar that shows Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, festivals, and Muhurat for every day of a month. It helps you plan important events like weddings, business launches, and rituals in advance using favourable and unfavourable time periods.

2. How is Monthly Panchang different from Daily Panchang?

Monthly Panchang is a planning tool that gives a full-month overview of auspicious dates and patterns, while Daily Panchang is used for day-to-day decisions. One helps you schedule ahead, the other helps you act wisely on a specific day.

3. What information does Monthly Panchang provide?

Monthly Panchang includes daily Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Rahu Kaal, Shubh Muhurat, festivals, vrat dates, and planetary transitions. It provides a complete Vedic overview of each day, helping you understand both timing and the quality of time.

4. Can Monthly Panchang help in choosing wedding dates?

Yes, Monthly Panchang helps identify auspicious date ranges based on favourable Tithi, Nakshatra, and Muhurat combinations. However, final wedding Muhurat selection should also consider both individuals' birth charts and planetary periods for accurate and personalised timing.

5. Why do festival dates change every year in Panchang?

Festival dates change every year because Panchang follows the lunar calendar, which doesn't align with the Gregorian solar calendar. Festivals depend on Tithi and Nakshatra, so their dates shift annually, making Monthly Panchang essential for accurate tracking.

6. What is the best time to check Monthly Panchang?

The best time to check Monthly Panchang is at the start of the month or a few days before it begins. This allows you to plan important events, fasting days, and avoid inauspicious timings rather than making last-minute decisions.

7. How does Monthly Panchang help in planning fasts and vrats?

Monthly Panchang lists all fasting days like Ekadashi, Pradosh, Sankashti Chaturthi, and Purnima with exact timings. This helps you prepare in advance, follow rituals correctly, and align your spiritual practices with accurate lunar and planetary positions.

8. Does Monthly Panchang vary by location?

Yes, Monthly Panchang varies by location because calculations depend on local sunrise, sunset, and planetary positions. Timings like Rahu Kaal and Muhurat differ between cities, making a location-based Panchang essential for accurate planning.

9. What are the most important days shown in Monthly Panchang?

Key days include Purnima (full moon), Amavasya (new moon), Ekadashi, Pradosh, and major festivals. These days hold strong spiritual and practical significance, and Monthly Panchang helps you track them across the entire month in one place.

10. Can beginners use Monthly Panchang easily?

Yes, beginners can use Monthly Panchang by focusing on key elements like Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and Shubh Muhurat. Starting with these basics makes it easy to understand the month's energy without getting overwhelmed by complex calculations.