Panchanga
The panchanga screen gives the five limbs for any date — tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana and vara — together with the full planetary positions behind them, and exports as a PDF. It is derived from the same planetary longitudes as your charts, so the calendar and the kundali never contradict each other.
Key takeaways
- All five limbs: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, vara.
- Full planetary position table for the same moment.
- PDF export for printing or sharing.
- Same calculation basis as the charts — no separate engine, no disagreement.
- Included in the Free plan.
The five limbs, and what each is
| Limb | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Tithi | The lunar day — each 12° of angular distance the Moon gains on the Sun |
| Nakshatra | The lunar mansion the Moon occupies — one of 27, each 13°20′ |
| Yoga | Derived from the summed longitudes of the Sun and Moon — one of 27 |
| Karana | Half a tithi — 6° of Moon-minus-Sun elongation |
| Vara | The weekday, reckoned from sunrise rather than midnight |
Because four of the five depend on the Sun–Moon relationship, they change at times of day that have nothing to do with the clock. A tithi can begin mid-afternoon and end the following morning — which is why a panchanga shows transition times rather than just a label for the day.
Why it agrees with your charts
Many setups read a panchanga from one source and cast charts in another program. When the two use different ayanamsha or different siddhanta, the nakshatra in the calendar can disagree with the nakshatra in the chart, and there is no way to tell which is wrong. In Jyotish Sarathi both come from the same computation under the settings you chose — see the methodology.
For Nepal: patro and Rahukaal
The Nepali patro view adds festivals, auspicious timings and Rahukaal on top of the panchanga, with Vikram Sambat dates. The guide to Nepali patro, tithi and Rahukaal explains how to read them together.
Frequently asked questions
Can I export the panchanga?
Yes — the panchanga, including the planetary position table, can be downloaded as a PDF.
Does the panchanga work offline?
Yes. Like every other calculation in the app, panchanga is computed on the device from the bundled ephemeris.
Can I see the panchanga for a past or future date?
Yes, for any date within the 1768–2293 AD ephemeris range.