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Panchang Guides: Tithi, Rahu Kaal and Choghadiya
The five limbs of the Hindu calendar day and the daily windows families check before starting something: how each is worked out from the Sun and Moon, and why the clock times depend on your city and date.
- 7 min read · 12 November 2026Bhadra (Vishti Karana): Meaning, Timings and What to AvoidBhadra, or Vishti karana, explained: when it falls in each tithi, how long it lasts, its residence by Moon sign, mukha and puchha, and Rakhi and Holi timing.
- 7 min read · 12 November 2026Brahma Muhurta Time and Meaning: When It Starts and EndsBrahma muhurta is the 14th muhurta of the night, ending one muhurta before sunrise. Learn how its time is worked out, why it shifts and how to use it well.
- 8 min read · 12 November 2026Hora Planetary Hours: Hora Chart, Timings and UsesHora, or planetary hours, explained: how the 24 horas are timed from sunrise, the order of the planets, a full hora chart for every weekday and what each suits.
- 7 min read · 12 November 2026Tithi List: All 30 Tithis, Their Meaning and Five GroupsTithi list with meanings: all 30 tithis of the lunar month, their deities and festivals, the Nanda, Bhadra, Jaya, Rikta and Purna groups, and what each suits.
- 8 min read · 12 November 2026Choghadiya: Meaning, 7 Types and the Day and Night TablesChoghadiya explained: the seven types from Amrit to Rog, which are good, day and night tables for every weekday, and how to use them for travel or business.
- 8 min read · 12 November 2026How to Read Panchang: A Step-by-Step Guide for BeginnersLearn how to read panchang step by step: vara, tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana, then sunrise, Rahu Kaal and the month line, with a worked example.
- 7 min read · 12 November 2026Rahu Kaal: Meaning, Timing by Weekday and What to AvoidRahu Kaal explained: what it means, how the daytime is split into eight parts, which part falls on each weekday, what to avoid, and why timings vary by city.
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