Question 1

What is Tithi?

Accepted Answer

Tithi is the lunar day in the Hindu calendar, defined by every 12° of angular separation between the Moon and the Sun. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, divided between Shukla Paksha (waxing) and Krishna Paksha (waning). Read more at https://tithi.app/articles/what-is-tithi

Question 2

What is Panchang?

Accepted Answer

Panchang is the Hindu almanac with five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga, Karana, and Vaara (weekday). It has guided Indian life for thousands of years for festivals, ceremonies, and auspicious timing. Read more at https://tithi.app/articles/what-is-panchang

Question 3

What is Chogadiya?

Accepted Answer

Chogadiya divides each day and night into 8 equal time periods rated auspicious or inauspicious. The 7 types are Amrit, Shubh, Labh (auspicious), Char (neutral), and Udveg, Rog, Kaal (inauspicious). Read more at https://tithi.app/articles/what-is-chogadiya

Question 4

What is Rahu Kaal?

Accepted Answer

Rahu Kaal is an approximately 90-minute inauspicious period each day, governed by the shadow planet Rahu. Its timing changes by day of the week and is calculated from local sunrise. It is traditionally avoided for new undertakings.

Question 5

What is Abhijit Muhurat?

Accepted Answer

Abhijit Muhurat is the most auspicious daily time window, occurring around solar noon for approximately 48 minutes. It is considered powerful enough to override most inauspicious panchang combinations.

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