What is Panchang?
Panchang, the traditional Hindu calendar, is very important in Vedic Astrology. This webcast will discuss the five parts of a Panchang as well their roles in Vedic Jyotish.
Panchang: Meaning and Importance
For thousands of years, the Indian Hindu calendar has been used in India. The Panchang, also known as the Hindu calendar, has five main elements. Although the popularity of the gregorian calendar is increasing, the Panchang still holds its value and is still widely used today. The Panchang can be used to choose an auspicious time and day to do important work.
Panchang is a term that refers to five body parts. These five parts are Nakshatra Tithi Yog Karan, Yog and Yog. Panchang is required to adhere to Vedic Astrology’s Hindu customs. Without a Panchang, we cannot determine an auspicious day and Muhurat. The Nakshatra and Tithi of the Muhrutha determine whether it is good or bad.
Panchangam: Importance of Nakshatra
Nakshatra, also known as the Panchang’s first ang or part, is Nakshatra. According to Indian Vedic Astrology, there are 27 Nakshatras. A muhurtha astrology also counts a 28th Nakshatra, known as the Abhijeet Nakshatra. Abhijeet Muhurtha, which is considered to be very fortunate for any significant work, is called the Abhijeet Nakshatra. Therefore, the Nakshatra count increases to 28 if you add Abhijeet.
Each Nakshatra can be considered suitable or good for a specific activity. These activities include marriage, moving in a new home, purchasing a vehicle, starting a new education, and laying the foundation for a building.
Each Nakshatra is divided into 13 degrees and 20 minutes according to the 360-degree zodiac. It lasts approximately one day.
Panchang Tithi is Very Importance
There are 16 Tithis. Purnima, and Amavasya are two Tithis that occur every month. Other Tithis are held twice a month. These include Pratipada. Dwitiya. Tritiya. Chaturthi. Panchami. Shashti. Saptami. Ashtami. Navami. Dashami. Ekadashi. Dwadashi. Trayodashi. Chaturdashi. Purnima and Amavasya are considered the 15th Tithi.
The Hindu month is divided according to the waxing or waning Moon. Shukla Paksha is the first and Krishna Paksha is the second. Shukla Paksha starts with Pratipada and ends on Chaturdashi. Purnima is the 15th Tithi.
Krishna Paksha starts on the day after Poornima. This paksha’s first tithi, also known as Pratipada, is Chaturdashi. The 30th Tithi, also known as Amavasya, is the next day. A hindu maas or month ends on Poornima.
The important role of Yog in Panchang
The third Panchang part is Yog. Each Yoga can be used for one day. These 27 Yogas include: Vishkumbh. Preeti. Saubhagya. Saubhagya. Shobhan.
These Yogas can be auspicious or inauspicious. Each Yog’s name reflects its luck or not. 9 Yogas out of 27 are lucky.
Yog is calculated using the celestial longitude (Bhogansha), of the Sun or the Moon.
Karan is important in Panchang
The fourth Panchang part is Karan. There are 11 Karans. There are seven movable Karans and four stationary Karans. Shakuni and Chatushpad are stationary, while Chatushpad and Naag, Kintughna, and Balav and Kaulav and Taitil, Gar and Vanij, and Vishti, are mobile. These Karans are eight times per lunar month. Two Karans are present in each day, the Purvardha Karan and Uttarardha Karan.
A Karan’s length is half that of a Tithi. Inauspicious Karan’s include Chatushpad, Naag, Shakuni and Kimstughna. They are not good for auspicious work.
Vaar is important in Panchang
Vaar, or weekday, is the fifth part of Panchangam. Vaar refers to the time between sunrise and sunset. There are seven Vaars, i.e, Ravivaar, Somvaar, Mangalvaar, Buddhvaar, Brihaspativaar, Shukravaar and Shanivaar. Mangalvaar, Shanivaar, and Brihaspativaar are unlucky for any auspicious activities. Ravivaar is considered partially auspicious. For auspicious works, Somvaar is good.
