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About Sanatan Hindu Panchang
Sanatan Hindu Panchang publishes the daily Panchang and the Hindu Calendar for India. Every value on this site is calculated from the positions of the Sun and Moon, not copied from other almanacs.
How the Panchang is calculated
- Sun and Moon positions come from the standard algorithms in Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms. They are accurate to within about a minute of time for tithi and nakshatra changes.
- Sidereal positions use the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, the official standard of the Indian Calendar Reform Committee.
- Tithi is each 12° of Moon–Sun elongation; Karana is half a tithi (6°).
- Nakshatra is each 13°20′ of the Moon's sidereal longitude; Yoga is each 13°20′ of the sum of the Sun and Moon longitudes.
- Sunrise and sunset are taken when the Sun's upper limb touches the horizon, with atmospheric refraction.
- Lunar months follow the Amanta system (new moon to new moon), named from the Sun's rashi at the new moon. A month with no Sankranti is Adhika (extra). The Purnimanta name is shown too.
- Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda and Gulika each take one eighth of daytime, by weekday. Abhijit is the 8th of 15 day muhurtas, and Brahma Muhurat is the 2nd-last muhurta of the night.
- Festivals follow each festival's classical rule: the tithi at sunrise, midday (Ganesh Chaturthi, Ram Navami), afternoon (Dussehra), Pradosh (Diwali, Dhanteras) or midnight (Janmashtami, Maha Shivaratri).
Images
All illustrations on this site are original artwork drawn for Sanatan Hindu Panchang: the sunrise, the Navratri kalash and diya, the rashi wheel and the monthly festival art. They contain no copyrighted photographs.
Disclaimer
Regional traditions sometimes observe a festival a day earlier or later. For important ceremonies, please confirm the muhurat with your family priest.
Panchang Method — FAQs
How accurate is this Panchang?
Sun and Moon positions follow Jean Meeus, Astronomical Algorithms. Tithi and nakshatra end times are usually within a minute or two of other major Panchangs, and sunrise within about a minute.
Which ayanamsa does Sanatan Hindu Panchang use?
The Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, the standard adopted by the Government of India Calendar Reform Committee. It is about 24°13′ in 2026.
Which city are the default timings for?
New Delhi. The 17 October 2026 Panchang is also available for 20 other cities, including Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Varanasi, Ujjain and Kathmandu. Choose your city
What is the difference between Amanta and Purnimanta months?
In the Amanta system (South and West India) a month ends on Amavasya. In the Purnimanta system (North India) it ends on Purnima. Shukla Paksha has the same month name in both, while Krishna Paksha is named after the next month in Purnimanta. Both names are shown.
Are the images on this website copyright-free?
Yes. Every illustration was created originally for Sanatan Hindu Panchang, and none is a stock photo or a copied image.