The knowledge of arithmetical calculations is considered essential to understand Indian Astrology, however, it is not easy for the common man to master these intricate calculations. To benefit the common people, astrologers have devised Panchang, a calendar, with the help of which, and simple arithmetical calculations, one can gain knowledge about planetary movements and how they affect our lives. Panchang is Moon sign astrology and is a Sanskrit word that means “five divisions” indicating the five major astrological factors that are considered when selecting a time that is auspicious for you. These five factors are :

• Tithi (Date)
• Nakshatra (Group of stars)
• Yoga (an auspicious moment)
• Karan (Half of the part of Tithi)
• Vaar (days of the week)

Panchang is ancient Vedic astrology which is more accurate than the conventional horoscopes. It calculates your chart in all its complexity and compares it to the changing astrological conditions of any moment in time according to where you are located.

Tithis :- 1. Pratipat, 2. Dvitiya, 3. Tritiya, 4. Chaturthi, 5. Panchami, 6. Sasthi, 7. Saptami, 8. Astami, 9. Navami, 10. Dasami, 11. Ekadasi, 12. Dvadasi, 13. Trayodasi, 14. Caturdasi, 15. Pooranmasi (full-moon) & 30 Amavasya (new -moon). [Light-half (Suklapaksa)from 1 to 15 and dark-half (Krisnapaksa) From 1 to 14 & then 30].

Karan :- 1. Bava, 2. Balava, 3. Kaulava, 4. Taitila, 5. Gara, 6. Vanija, 7. Vishti, 8. Sakuni, 9. Chatuspada, 10. Naga and 11. Kintughna.
Calculations are as per 5 ½ hrs +GMT. Latitude and longitudes Delhi + or - the time wherever you are.

Nakshatras :- 1. Asvini, 2. Bharani, 3. Krittika, 4. Rohini, 5. Mrgasirsa, 6. Arda, 7. Punaravasu, 8. Pusya, 9. Aslesha, 10. Magha, 11. Purvaphalguni, 12. Uttaraphalguni, 13. Hasta, 14. Chitra, 15. Svati, 16. Visakha, 17. Anuradha, 18. Jyestha, 19. Mula, 20. Purvasadha, 21. Uttarasadha, 22. Sravana, 23. Dhanistha, 24. Satabhisaj, 25. Purvabhadrapada, 26. Uttarbhadrapada, 27. Revati.

Rahu Kaal (time) Inauspicious time for serious undertakings.

Mon 7.30 to 9 Hrs.	Fri 10.30 to 12.00 Hrs.
Tue 15 to 16.30 Hrs.	Sat 9.00 to 10.30 Hrs.
Wed 12 to 13.30 Hrs.	Sun 16.30 to 18.00 Hrs.
Thu 13.30 to 15.00 Hrs

Yogas :- 1. Viskumbha, 2. Priti, 3. Ayusman, 4. Saubhagya, 5. Sobhana, 6. Atiganda, 7. Sukarma, 8. Dhriti, 9. Sula, 10. Ganda, 11. Vriddhi, 12. Dhruva, 13. Vyaghata, 14. Harsana, 15. Vajra, 16. Siddhi (Asrik), 17. Vyatipata, 18. Variyan, 19. Parigha, 20. Siva, 21. Siddha, 22. Sadhya, 23. Shubha, 24. Sukla(Sukra), 25. Brahma, 26. Indra, 27. Vaidhriti.