Panchang is the Hindu almanac used for thousands of years to determine auspicious timings for ceremonies, travel, business, and daily activities. The word "Panchang" means five limbs — referring to Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (sun-moon combination), Karana (half-day period), and Vara (weekday). Together, these five elements describe the quality of each moment according to Vedic astronomy. Gujarati families consult Panchang every morning before beginning important activities.

Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious period of approximately 90 minutes each day, associated with the shadow planet Rahu. It is calculated by dividing the time between sunrise and sunset into 8 equal parts — one part is designated as Rahu Kaal based on the weekday. The assignment follows: Sunday=8th, Monday=2nd, Tuesday=7th, Wednesday=5th, Thursday=6th, Friday=4th, Saturday=3rd. Avoid beginning new ventures, travel, or signing contracts during Rahu Kaal. Today's Rahu Kaal for Ahmedabad: 8:06 AM – 9:38 AM.

Ekadashi — called "Agiyaras" in Gujarati — falls on the 11th day of each lunar fortnight, occurring twice every month. It is observed as a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devout Hindus abstain from rice, wheat, and most grains, eating only fruits, dairy, and certain vegetables. There are 24 Ekadashis in a year, each with a unique name. Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhim Agiyaras) in June is the most important — a waterless fast said to equal all 24 combined.

A Tithi is a lunar day determined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon — not by the clock. Each Tithi covers exactly 12 degrees and lasts approximately 19 to 26 hours, meaning it can begin and end on different calendar dates. This is why two consecutive dates sometimes share the same Tithi or a Tithi appears skipped.

ShubhPanchang.in uses the Drik Ganita method with Lahiri Ayanamsa — the same calculation standard used by drikpanchang.com and consistent with India's National Calendar. Every night, our system automatically validates against independent sources for 10 Gujarat cities. Any Tithi or Nakshatra mismatch triggers an immediate alert. Sunrise/sunset times are accurate to within ±2 minutes. The green "Validated" badge confirms daily verification.

Choghadiya divides each day into 8 equal time periods from sunrise to sunset (approximately 90 minutes each), and 8 night periods. Each period has a quality: Amrit and Shubh are ideal for new beginnings; Labh suits business; Char is good for travel; Udveg, Kaal, and Rog are generally inauspicious. View the full Choghadiya timeline on the homepage or visit the dedicated Choghadiya page.