Question 1

What is Nepali Panchanga (पञ्चाङ्ग)?

Accepted Answer

Nepali Panchanga (पञ्चाङ्ग) is the traditional Vedic calendar system used in Nepal showing five elements: Thiti (lunar day), Nakshatra (moon mansion), Yoga (sun-moon angle), Karana (half-thiti), and Var (weekday). It follows the Bikram Sambat (BS) calendar and is used to determine auspicious times (Muhurta) for marriage, Griha Pravesh, business, travel, and puja.

Question 2

What is Bikram Sambat (BS) and how does it differ from the Gregorian calendar?

Accepted Answer

Bikram Sambat (BS) is the official calendar of Nepal and is approximately 56 years and 8 months ahead of the Gregorian (AD) calendar. For example, 2082 BS corresponds to 2025-2026 AD. The Nepali year starts in Baisakh (April-May) and has months based on the lunar cycle adjusted to the solar year.

Question 3

How is today's Panchanga calculated for Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Today's Panchanga for Nepal is calculated using traditional Vedic Jyotish methods based on the positions of the Sun and Moon in the sidereal zodiac. Swastishanti provides accurate daily panchanga updated by expert Hindu astrologers using authentic Bikram Sambat calendar systems calibrated for Kathmandu, Nepal (UTC+5:45).

Question 4

What is Muhurta and how do I find an auspicious time in Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Muhurta refers to auspicious 48-minute time periods calculated from the Panchanga. Swastishanti's daily Panchanga lists Shubh Muhurta (auspicious times) and Rahukaal (inauspicious period ruled by Rahu) so you can plan important activities like marriage, Griha Pravesh, business launches, and travel on favorable days and times according to Vedic astrology.

Question 5

What is Rahukaal (राहुकाल) in Nepal's Panchanga?

Accepted Answer

Rahukaal is an inauspicious period each day ruled by the shadow planet Rahu. It occurs at different times each day of the week. Starting any new work, journey, or important activity during Rahukaal is considered unfavorable in Vedic astrology. Swastishanti's Nepali Panchanga shows today's Rahukaal timing for Kathmandu and Nepal so you can avoid it.

Question 6

Is Swastishanti's Panchanga free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Swastishanti's daily Nepali Panchanga is completely free. You can view today's Thiti, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Muhurta, Rahukaal, and the full Bikram Sambat calendar without any registration. For personalized Vedic astrology consultations, you can book an appointment with our expert Jyotish astrologers.

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