Today's Panchanga

Panchanga (पञ्चाङ्ग) means "five limbs" and refers to the five essential elements of the Hindu calendar: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (auspicious combination), Karana (half of a Tithi), and Vara (weekday).

These elements help determine auspicious and inauspicious times for various activities, ceremonies, and important life events according to Vedic astrology.