Common Questions about Panchang & Muhurta
What is Panchang?
Panchang is the Hindu almanac showing 5 elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (star), Yoga, Karana, and Vara (weekday). It's used to determine auspicious timings for activities, festivals, and rituals.
What is Tithi?
Tithi is a lunar day based on the Moon's distance from the Sun. There are 15 Tithis in each lunar fortnight (Shukla Paksha - waxing, Krishna Paksha - waning). Each Tithi has specific auspicious and inauspicious activities.
What is Muhurta?
Muhurta is an auspicious time calculated for specific activities like marriage, housewarming, business start, travel, etc. It considers Panchang elements, planetary positions, and specific rules for each activity type.
What is Rahu Kaal?
Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period of about 1.5 hours ruled by Rahu. New ventures, important decisions, and auspicious activities are avoided during this time. The timing varies daily based on sunrise.
What is Choghadiya?
Choghadiya divides day and night into 8 periods each, classified as auspicious (Shubh, Labh, Amrit, Char) or inauspicious (Rog, Kaal, Udveg). It's used for quick decision-making about starting activities.
What is Hora?
Hora divides each day into 24 planetary hours, each ruled by a planet. Beneficial activities align with favorable Horas: Sun for authority, Moon for public matters, Jupiter for education, Venus for arts, etc.
When is the best time to start a business?
Business muhurta considers: favorable weekday (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), strong 10th house, benefic transits, no Rahu Kaal/Yamagandam, auspicious Nakshatra (Pushya, Rohini, Uttara trio), and appropriate Tithi. Consult Panchang or use Muhurta calculator.
What is Abhijit Muhurta?
Abhijit Muhurta is a universally auspicious 48-minute period around midday. It occurs when the Sun is at its peak and is considered excellent for any new beginning, regardless of other Panchang factors.
How to find marriage Muhurta?
Marriage Muhurta requires: no Rahu Kaal/Bhadra, favorable Nakshatra, strong 7th house transit, compatibility with both charts' Dasha periods, appropriate Tithi, and planetary positions. This complex calculation needs an expert or software.
What activities to avoid during eclipses?
Traditional beliefs suggest avoiding: eating, cooking, sleeping, important decisions, starting new ventures during eclipse period. Pregnant women are advised extra caution. However, eclipse viewing with proper eye protection is scientifically safe.
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