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Asia/Kolkata | Rule pack: Smarta Standard (Prefers the first eligible sunrise, sunset, and night observance when a vrata repeats.) | DST-sensitive timezone rules may fall back to the stored offset.
July 2026 - New Delhi, India
Use this monthly Panchang to scan each day’s Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, sunrise, and observance notes in one calendar view. Select your city first, because Panchang timings and festival observance windows can change by location and timezone.
| Part | Meaning | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Lunar day | Fasts, rituals, festivals, and Muhurat quality |
| Nakshatra | Moon's lunar mansion | Daily activity tone and event suitability |
| Yoga and Karana | Sun-Moon and half-Tithi factors | Additional timing quality for Panchang reading |
Note: (K) — Krishna Paksha Tithi, (S) — Shukla Paksha Tithi. End times are shown as “Ends around HH:mm” (±5 min).
Red: Tithi Number | Blue: Pravista / Gate
While the solar calendar (Gregorian) organizes our civil life, the **Lunar Calendar** (Vedic) organizes our spiritual and energetic life. The monthly Panchang is a detailed map of the Moon's journey through its waxing (Shukla) and waning (Krishna) phases. Understanding this rhythm helps you schedule important events—like weddings, travel, or fasting—on days when nature's tide is in your favor.
"The Moon has two faces—bright and dark. The calendar you choose decides which face you see first."
India follows two primary lunar calendar systems. The **Amanta** system ends the month on the No Moon day (Amavasya). This is popular in Southern and Western India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka). The **Purnimant** system ends the month on the Full Moon day (Purnima). This is prevalent in North India (UP, Bihar, Rajasthan).
Major festival dates (like Diwali or Janmashtami) are the same in both systems, but month names may differ. For example, the dark fortnight might belong to *Chaitra* in the Purnimant system but *Phalguna* in the Amanta system. Knowing your regional tradition is key to accurate ritual planning.
Festival observances can still differ when a Tithi spans multiple eligible civil dates. For those edge cases, our live Panchang tools expose explicit rule packs such as **Smarta Standard**, **Vaishnava Standard**, and **Shaiva Vrata** so the observance method is visible instead of hidden behind one silent default.
"As the Moon grows, so does the mind. As the Moon wanes, so does the ego."
Every lunar month is divided into two fortnights or **Pakshas**. The **Shukla Paksha** (Bright Fortnight) begins after the New Moon. It is a time of growth, accumulation, and outward activity. The Moon gains strength (Bala) daily, making it auspicious for weddings, buying property, or launching businesses.
The **Krishna Paksha** (Dark Fortnight) begins after the Full Moon. It is a time of release, introspection, and reduction. The Moon loses light daily. While generally considered less favorable for material beginnings, it is excellent for spiritual work, surgery (less bleeding), and debt repayment. Understanding which Paksha you are in helps you swim with the cosmic tide.
"Fasting is the prayer of the body. Ekadashi is the time to pray."
Twice a month, on the 11th Tithi of each Paksha, occurs **Ekadashi**. In Vedic science, the air pressure and water retention in the human body fluctuate drastically on this day due to lunar gravity. Fasting on Ekadashi is prescribed not just for religious merit but for physiological detoxification.
Our monthly calendar highlights every Ekadashi. Observing a fast (or a light diet of fruits) on these days resets the digestive system and sharpens mental clarity. It is said that meditation done on Ekadashi yields results equivalent to weeks of practice on regular days.
"Rituals are the technology of the sacred. They align human time with divine timing."
Beyond Ekadashi, the calendar marks other critical checkpoints. **Pradosh Vrat** occurs on the 13th Tithi (Trayodashi) during twilight. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered the best time to dissolve bad karma or health issues.
**Sankashti Chaturthi** occurs on the 4th Tithi of the waning phase (Krishna Paksha). Dedicated to Ganesha, it is the day to remove obstacles. If you are facing a deadlock in career or legal matters, worship or fasting on this specific monthly date is the prescribed Vedic remedy.
"The Sun is the soul of the universe. When it moves, the world moves."
While the monthly view is Lunar, it also tracks the Sun. Once a month, the Sun moves from one Zodiac sign to another. This day is called **Sankranti**. It usually falls around the 14th-16th of the Gregorian month. Sankranti is a day of solar flux; vital energy is shifting gears.
In Vedic tradition, the 6 hours before and after the exact Sankranti moment are considered 'Punya Kaal' (Holy Time). It is advised to bathe, donate, and meditate, but avoid starting new material ventures or travel, as the solar energy is unsettled. Our calendar marks these transition days clearly.
"Planning is bringing the future into the present so you can do something about it now."
This tool is designed for daily planning. The **Red Numbers** indicate the Tithi index (1-15). If you see a '1', it is the first day (Pratipada). The **Blue Numbers** might indicate the Nakshatra or Gate index depending on the view. The icons indicate sunrise/sunset times specific to your location (defaulting to India/IST).
Festivals fall on the same day in both Amanta and Purnimant systems; only the month name changes during the waning phase. For most modern users, the default view aligns with standard festival calendars.
When a vrata or festival can legitimately land on more than one civil date, use the **rule-pack selector** on the live Monthly Panchang and Indian Calendar. That selector makes the observance basis explicit, including whether repeated Ekadashi, Pradosh, Shivaratri, or Janmashtami cases should follow a Smarta, Vaishnava, or Shaiva-style adjudication path.
Pradosh occurs on the 13th Tithi. Since a lunar month has two halves (Pakshas), there are two 13th days—one in the bright half and one in the dark half. Therefore, every month has two Pradosh opportunities.
The Lunar year (354 days) is shorter than the Solar year (365 days). To keep them aligned, an extra lunar month is added roughly every 2.5 years. This is called Adhik Maas. During this month, no weddings or auspicious ceremonies are performed; it is solely for prayer and charity.
No. In the Vedic system, a Tithi can start or end at any time of the day or night. The Tithi that is present at **Sunrise** is usually considered the ruling Tithi for the day's name, but for specific rituals (like fasting), the exact ending time is critical.
Purnima is excellent for spiritual practices, Satyanarayan Puja, and 'expanding' things. However, because emotions run high (high tides), it is advised to avoid high-stakes arguments or surgeries on this day due to increased blood flow and emotional volatility.
Sometimes a Tithi is shorter than 24 hours and starts after one sunrise and ends before the next. In such cases, it doesn't touch a sunrise and is 'skipped' in the counting sequence. Conversely, if a Tithi lasts two sunrises, it is repeated (Vriddhi).
This depends on the 'Disha Shool' which is based on the day of the week, not the month. Monday/Saturday: East. Sunday/Friday: West. Tuesday/Wednesday: North. Thursday: South. Check the daily view for specifics.