📅 Date & Overview

  • Day: Thursday
  • Date: 5 March 2026
  • Paksha: krishna Paksha (waning moon)
  • Lunar Month: Phalguna (Amanta) / Chaitra (Purnimanta)
  • Ritu (Season): Spring (Vasant)
  • Ayana: Uttarayan (Sun’s northward movement)
  • Sun Sign: Aquarius (Kumbha)
  • Moon Sign (Chandra Rashi): Virgo (Kanya)

🌙 Tithi (Lunar Day)

  • Krishna Paksha Dwitiya — until ~05:03 PM
  • Krishna Paksha Tritiya — starts ~05:03 PM and continues to next day
    Tithi represents the lunar phase; Dwitiya is good for starting small tasks and spiritual activities.

✨ Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

  • Uttara Phalguni — until ~08:17 AM
  • Hasta Nakshatra — from ~08:17 AM on
    Hasta is associated with creativity, craftsmanship, and achieving goals through skillful effort.

🪔 Yoga

  • Shoola Yoga — until ~07:45 AM
  • Ganda Yoga — after ~07:45 AM on
    Shoola can be considered somewhat challenging, urging caution in rushing tasks, while Ganda requires balanced judgment.

🪙 Karana

  • Garija Karana — until ~05:04 PM
  • Vanija Karana — from ~05:04 PM onward
    Garija is often linked with earnest effort and discipline, while Vanija supports commerce and exchanges.

☀️ Sun & Moon

  • Sunrise: Around 06:48 AM – 06:57 AM
  • Sunset: Around 06:27 PM – 06:44 PM
  • Moonrise: Late evening (~8:20 PM)

⛔ Inauspicious Times (avoid major beginnings)

These periods are traditionally not ideal for starting important or new undertakings:

  • Rahu Kaal: ~2:05 PM — 3:33 PM
  • Yamagandam: ~6:48 AM — 8:16 AM
  • Gulikai Kaal: ~9:43 AM — 11:11 AM
  • Dur Muhurat: Approx. 10:41 AM — 11:28 AM & 3:21 PM — 4:07 PM
  • Varjyam: ~5:06 PM — 6:47 PM

🌼 Auspicious Periods (Shubh Muhurat)

Good opportunities for prayer, puja, starting small projects, or spiritual activities:

  • Abhijit Muhurat: ~12:15 PM — 1:01 PM
  • Amrit Kaal: Early morning ~2:22 AM — 4:03 AM
  • Brahma Muhurat: ~5:12 AM — 5:59 AM

🌻 Summary of Key Panchang Elements

Element

Details

Tithi

Krishna Dwitiya → Tritiya

Nakshatra

Uttara Phalguni → Hasta

Yoga

Shoola → Ganda

Karana

Garija → Vanija

Sun Sign

Aquarius (Kumbha)

Moon Sign

Virgo (Kanya)

Rahu Kaal

~2:05 PM – 3:33 PM

Abhijit Muhurat

~12:15 PM – 1:01 PM

Times approximate and may vary slightly by city.

🪔 How to Use This Panchang

  • Auspicious Actions: Perform puja, mantra chanting, or spiritual begins during Abhijit or Amrit Kaal for positive influence.
  • Avoid: Initiating major new projects or travels during Rahu Kaal, Yamagandam, Gulikai, and Varjyam periods.
  • Nakshatra Influence: Hasta nakshatra supports craft, skillful work, and goal achievement.

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Kokila Chokkanathan

05/03/2026 04:29 PM