Panchang · Kolkata
13 May 2026
Wednesday · ruled by Mercury
The five limbs
Each anga is the one in force at sunrise, and runs until the time shown.
| Tithilunar day | Krishna Ekadashi | till 13:31 |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatramoon mansion | Uttara Bhadrapada | till 00:17 |
| Yogasun + moon | Vishkambha | till 20:53 |
| Karanahalf tithi | Balava | till 13:31 |
| Varaweekday | Wednesday | Mercury |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 | |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 | |
Timings that matter
The day is split into eight parts from sunrise; these are the ones tradition marks out.
- Abhijit Muhuratmost auspicious 11:06 – 11:59
- Rahu Kaalavoid new beginnings 11:32 – 13:11
- Yamagandainauspicious 06:36 – 08:15
- Gulika Kaalinauspicious 09:54 – 11:32
Choghadiya
Eight slots by day and eight by night - the traditional way to pick an hour for anything that matters.
☀ Day 04:57 – 18:08
- Labh 04:57 – 06:36
- Amrit 06:36 – 08:15
- Kaal 08:15 – 09:54
- Shubh 09:54 – 11:32
- Rog 11:32 – 13:11
- Udveg 13:11 – 14:50
- Chal 14:50 – 16:29
- Labh 16:29 – 18:08
☾ Night 18:08 – 04:56
- Udveg 18:08 – 19:29
- Shubh 19:29 – 20:50
- Amrit 20:50 – 22:11
- Chal 22:11 – 23:32
- Rog 23:32 – 00:53
- Kaal 00:53 – 02:14
- Labh 02:14 – 03:35
- Udveg 03:35 – 04:56
auspicious neutral avoid
Planetary Positions at Sunrise
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aries | 28.02° |
| Moon | Pisces | 5.43° |
| Mercury | Aries | 26.06° |
| Venus | Taurus | 28.51° |
| Mars | Aries | 1.28° |
| Jupiter | Gemini | 26.5° |
| Saturn | Pisces | 16.23° |
| Uranus | Taurus | 6.74° |
| Neptune | Pisces | 9.4° |
| Rahu (R) | Aquarius | 10.96° |
| Ketu (R) | Leo | 10.96° |
Lagna Chart at Sunrise
Importance of Panchang in Vedic Astrology
The Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that provides essential astronomical data used for timing daily activities, religious ceremonies, and determining auspicious moments. It is built upon five primary elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Luni-Solar day), Karana (half lunar day), and Vara (weekday). Knowing the planetary positions and the daily panchang helps align your actions with favorable cosmic energies.
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