Panchang · Varanasi
17 November 2026
Tuesday · ruled by Mars
The five limbs
Each anga is the one in force at sunrise, and runs until the time shown.
| Tithilunar day | Shukla Ashtami | till 06:06 |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatramoon mansion | Dhanishtha | till 04:34 |
| Yogasun + moon | Vriddhi | till 07:52 |
| Karanahalf tithi | Vishti | till 17:18 |
| Varaweekday | Tuesday | Mars |
| 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 11:21 – 12:04
- Rahu Kaalavoid new beginnings 14:26 – 15:47
- Yamagandainauspicious 08:59 – 10:21
- Gulika Kaalinauspicious 11:42 – 13:04
Choghadiya
Eight slots by day and eight by night - the traditional way to pick an hour for anything that matters.
☀ Day 06:16 – 17:09
- Rog 06:16 – 07:37
- Udveg 07:37 – 08:59
- Chal 08:59 – 10:21
- Labh 10:21 – 11:42
- Amrit 11:42 – 13:04
- Kaal 13:04 – 14:26
- Shubh 14:26 – 15:47
- Rog 15:47 – 17:09
☾ Night 17:09 – 06:16
- Kaal 17:09 – 18:48
- Labh 18:48 – 20:26
- Udveg 20:26 – 22:04
- Shubh 22:04 – 23:43
- Amrit 23:43 – 01:21
- Chal 01:21 – 03:00
- Rog 03:00 – 04:38
- Kaal 04:38 – 06:16
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Planetary Positions at Sunrise
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Scorpio | 0.45° |
| Moon | Capricorn | 25.34° |
| Mercury | Libra | 11.79° |
| Venus | Virgo | 28.82° |
| Mars | Leo | 2.0° |
| Jupiter | Leo | 1.72° |
| Saturn | Pisces | 14.21° |
| Uranus | Taurus | 9.81° |
| Neptune | Pisces | 7.57° |
| Rahu (R) | Aquarius | 0.99° |
| Ketu (R) | Leo | 0.99° |
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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