📅 Date & General Info

  • Day: Tuesday
  • Date: 03 March 2026
  • Hindu Month: Phalguna (Purnimanta); Magha (North indian Amanta)
  • Lunar Phase (Tithi):
    • Shukla Paksha Purnima (Full Moon) until approximately 5:07 PM
    • After 5:07 PM begins Krishna Paksha Pratipat (Prathama)

🌞 Sunrise & Sunset

  • Sunrise: ~06:48 AM
  • Sunset: ~18:28 PM

🌙 Moon & Rashi (Moon Sign)

  • Moon Sign: Simha Rashi (Leo)

✨ Nakshatra (Star Constellation)

  • Magha Nakshatra — until ~07:31 AM
  • Then Purva Phalguni Nakshatra — from ~07:31 AM onwards

🪔 Yoga & Karana

  • Yoga:
    • Sukarma Yoga until ~10:24 AM
    • After that, other yogas continue into the next day
  • Karana:
    • Bava Karana until ~05:07 PM

⏱️ Inauspicious (Ashubh) Times

These are typically avoided for starting important work or ceremonies:

  • Rahu Kaal: ~03:31 PM – 04:58 PM
  • Gulikai Kalam: ~12:38 PM – 02:05 PM
  • Yamagandam: ~09:45 AM – 11:11 AM
  • Varjyam (during Purnima): Often in the afternoon before tithi change (based on local calculation)

🕐 Auspicious (Shubh) Times

  • Abhijit Muhurat: ~12:15 PM – 01:01 PM
  • Amrit Kalam: Often late evening or night, especially around festival timings (varies by region)

🪷 Significant Panchang Notes

  • Tithi: purnima on this day marks Phalguna Purnima, a significant full‑moon tithi in the Hindu calendar that often coincides with Holika Dahan and is part of holi celebrations.
  • Nakshatra: The transition from Magha to Purva Phalguni Nakshatra reflects shifting energies from ancestral blessings and leadership (Magha) to creativity, social harmony, and enjoyment (Purva Phalguni).
  • Moon Sign: With the moon in Leo (Simha) most of the day, emotional expression, confidence, and leadership qualities are highlighted.
  • Festival Notes: Phalguna purnima in 2026 is part of the Holi / Holika Dahan period — a major festival which sees Holika Dahan usually performed the evening of purnima and Holi marked the next day.

📌 Panchang Summary

Panchang Element

Details

Tithi

Purnima until ~5:07 PM; then Pratipat

Nakshatra

Magha until ~7:31 AM; then Purva Phalguni

Yoga

Sukarma until ~10:24 AM

Karana

Bava until ~5:07 PM

Rashi (Moon)

Leo

Rahu Kaal

03:31 PM – 04:58 PM

Gulikai Kalam

12:38 PM – 02:05 PM

Yamagandam

09:45 AM – 11:11 AM

Abhijit Muhurta

12:15 PM – 01:01 PM

🪔 Practical Use of Panchang

  • Auspicious Actions: Planning puja, rituals, donations, prayers, or spiritual activities during Abhijit and Amrit Kalam increases positive influence.
  • Avoid: Initiating long‑term commitments during Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, or Varjyam — particularly on an important day like Purnima.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

03/03/2026 10:52 AM