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Telugu Panchangam (పంచాంగం)

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Hyderabad, Telangana, India • Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (03:37 AM)
శాలివాహన శక 1948 • Viswavasu (విశ్వావసు)
Telugu Month & Tidhi (మాసము & తిథి)
Karthikamu
Shuddha Navami (శుద్ధ నవమి)
Tidhi Elapsed: 81.8% • Paksham: Shuddha Paksham (శుద్ధ పక్షం)
Nakshatram Shravana Shravana (శ్రవణం) (పాదం 3)
Sunrise & Sunset 06:30 AM Sunset: 06:02 PM
Rahu Kalam 03:09 PM 03:09 PM - 04:36 PM
Telugu Panchangam Summary: Today is Shuddha Navami (శుద్ధ నవమి) in Karthikamu (కార్తీకం) (Shuddha Paksham (శుద్ధ పక్షం)). Samvatsaram: Viswavasu (విశ్వావసు). Abhijit: 11:53 AM - 12:39 PM. Durmuhurtham: 08:48 AM - 10:21 AM, 02:11 PM - 03:44 PM.
The 5 Limbs of Panchangam (పంచాంగ విషయములు)
  • 1. Tidhi (తిథి) Shuddha Navami (శుద్ధ నవమి)
  • 2. Vaaram (వారం) Tuesday
  • 3. Nakshatram (నక్షత్రం) Shravana (శ్రవణం) (పాదం 3)
  • 4. Yogam (యోగం) Shula
  • 5. Karanam (కరణం) Kaulava (కౌలవ)
Auspicious & Inauspicious Muhurthams (శుభ & అశుభ కాలాలు)
  • Abhijit Muhurtham (అభిజిత్) 11:53 AM - 12:39 PM
  • Amrutha Kalam (అమృత కాలం) 02:36 PM - 04:12 PM
  • Durmuhurtham (దుర్ముహూర్తం) 08:48 AM - 10:21 AM, 02:11 PM - 03:44 PM
  • Varjyam (వర్జ్యం / విషఘటికలు) 09:00 AM - 10:36 AM
  • Rahu Kalam (రాహు కాలం) 03:09 PM - 04:36 PM
Shalivahana Shaka & Astronomical Metrics
  • Shalivahana Shaka Year శక 1948
  • Telugu Samvatsaram (సంవత్సరం) Viswavasu (విశ్వావసు)
  • Chandra Rashi (చంద్ర రాశి) Makara (మకరం / Capricorn)
  • Surya Rashi (సూర్య రాశి) Tula (తుల / Libra)
  • Ruthuvu (ఋతువు) Hemanta Ruthuvu
Additional Timings & Synchronisms
  • Brahma Muhurtham (బ్రాహ్మ ముహూర్తం) 04:54 AM - 05:42 AM
  • Yamagandam (యమగండం) 09:23 AM - 10:50 AM
  • Gulika Kalam (గుళిక కాలం) 12:16 PM - 01:43 PM
  • Vikram Samvat Year VS 2083
  • Kali Yuga Year KY 5,128
The 12 Months of the Telugu Calendar (తెలుగు మాసములు & పండుగలు)
# Telugu Month (మాసము) Ruthuvu (ఋతువు) Major Telugu Festivals & Observances Status
1 Chaitramu (చైత్రం) Vasanta Ruthuvu Ugadi (Telugu New Year), Sri Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti Month 1
2 Vaishakhamu (వైశాఖం) Greeshma Ruthuvu Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima Month 2
3 Jyeshthamu (జ్యేష్ఠం) Greeshma Ruthuvu Eruvaka Purnima, Ganga Dashahara, Nirjala Ekadashi Month 3
4 Ashadhamu (ఆషాఢం) Varsha Ruthuvu Toli Ekadashi (Shayana Ekadashi), Guru Purnima, Bonalu Festival Begins Month 4
5 Shravanamu (శ్రావణం) Varsha Ruthuvu Varalakshmi Vratam, Mangala Gauri Vratam, Rakhi Purnima, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Month 5
6 Bhadrapadamu (భాద్రపదం) Sharad Ruthuvu Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi), Anantha Padmanabha Vratam, Mahalaya Amavasya Month 6
7 Ashwayujamu (ఆశ్వయుజం) Sharad Ruthuvu Devi Navaratri (Bathukamma), Durgashtami, Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Atla Tadde Month 7
8 Karthikamu (కార్తీకం) Hemanta Ruthuvu Dhanalakshmi Puja (Deepavali), Nagula Chavithi, Ksheerabdhi Dwadashi, Kartika Purnima (Jwala Thoranam) ACTIVE MONTH
9 Margashirshamu (మార్గశిరం) Hemanta Ruthuvu Subrahmanya Shashthi, Vaikunta Ekadashi, Geeta Jayanti, Dattatreya Jayanti Month 9
10 Pushyamu (పుష్యం) Shishira Ruthuvu Bhogi, Makara Sankranti (Pedda Panduga), Kanuma, Mukkanuma Month 10
11 Maghamu (మాఘం) Shishira Ruthuvu Vasantha Panchami, Ratha Saptami (Surya Jayanti), Bhishma Ekadashi, Maha Shivaratri Month 11
12 Phalgunamu (ఫాల్గుణం) Vasanta Ruthuvu Kama Dahanam, Holi (Vasantotsavam), Lakshmi Jayanti Month 12

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Understanding the Telugu Panchangam & Shalivahana Shaka

The Telugu Panchangam (తెలుగు పంచాంగం) is the traditional astronomical and religious almanac observed across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Yanam, and Telugu communities worldwide. Followed under the Shalivahana Shaka Era (78 CE epoch) and the Amanta (Sukladi) lunar calendar, it governs all auspicious ceremonies, temple utsavams, harvest festivals, and civil celebrations starting on Ugadi.

The Anatomy of the Five Limbs (పంచాంగములు)

The Sanskrit term Panchanga signifies the five essential astronomical limbs that capture the cosmic energy of any given moment:

  • Tidhi (తిథి): The angular displacement of the Moon from the Sun in 12° intervals. The waxing fortnight is known as Shuddha Paksham, and the waning fortnight is Bahula Paksham.
  • Vaaram (వారం): The seven solar weekdays named after celestial rulers: Aadivaram, Somavaram, Mangalavaram, Budhavaram, Guruvaram, Shukravaram, and Shanivaram.
  • Nakshatram (నక్షత్రం): The Moon's position across the 27 stellar asterisms, divided into 4 padas of 3°20′ each.
  • Yogam (యోగం): The combined longitudinal sum of the Sun and Moon divided into 27 segments.
  • Karanam (కరణం): Half of a Tidhi (6° arc), comprising 7 movable and 4 fixed Karanams.
Crucial Telugu Inauspicious Periods: Durmuhurtham & Varjyam

Unlike many other regional systems, Telugu Jyotish places extraordinary emphasis on avoiding Durmuhurtham and Varjyam:

  • Durmuhurtham (దుర్ముహూర్తం): Calculated by dividing the daytime into 15 equal Muhurthas. Specific Muhurtha slots are considered highly afflicted depending on the weekday.
  • Varjyam (వర్జ్యం): The toxic portion (Vishaghatika) of each Nakshatra. It lasts approximately 4 Ghatikas (96 minutes) and is strictly avoided for marriage and Griha Pravesham.
  • Amrutha Kalam (అమృత కాలం): A deeply favorable window occurring after the conclusion of Varjyam, celebrated as the optimal time for religious and commercial starts.
Semi-Technical Mechanics: The 60-Year Jovian Cycle

In the Telugu calendar, time is organized into recurring 60-year cycles corresponding to five complete revolutions of Jupiter around the Sun. Starting from Prabhava and ending in Akshaya, each year brings distinct agricultural, meteorological, and economic trends which are formally recited during the Panchanga Sravanam on Ugadi day.

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Frequently Asked Questions (తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు)

The Telugu Panchangam is an Amanta luni-solar calendar anchored to the Shalivahana Shaka Era (78 CE epoch). Every lunar month begins on the day after the New Moon (Shuddha Padyami) and concludes on the New Moon (Amavasya). Planetary positions are calculated using the sidereal Nirayana zodiac with Chitra Paksha (Lahiri) Ayanamsha.

The Telugu New Year commences on Ugadi (Chaitra Shuddha Padyami), occurring in late March or early April. Families celebrate by tasting Ugadi Pachadi (a symbolic dish combining six distinct flavors representing the diverse experiences of life) and participating in Panchanga Sravanam to hear the annual astrological prognostications.

The Telugu calendar organizes time into 60-year Jovian cycles (Barhaspatya Mana) named from Prabhava (ప్రభవ) to Akshaya (అక్షయ). Each year is governed by a distinct celestial presiding energy that influences societal rainfall, agricultural prosperity, geopolitical shifts, and spiritual consciousness.

Durmuhurtham is an inauspicious time window occurring once or twice every day based on ancient planetary Muhurtha divisions. In Telugu tradition, beginning any auspicious work, wedding ritual, Griha Pravesham, or commercial agreement during Durmuhurtham is strictly avoided.

Varjyam represents the inauspicious Vishaghatika period of a Nakshatra, lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. It occurs at specific elapsed Ghatikas of each lunar mansion. Initiating auspicious deeds during Varjyam is believed to introduce obstacles and adverse results.

Amrutha Kalam is a highly auspicious time window that occurs after the completion of Varjyam on any given day. Performing sacred rites, spiritual initiation, housewarming, or signing agreements during Amrutha Kalam is considered exceptionally fruitful and protective.

Shuddha Paksham (శుద్ధ పక్షం) is the waxing fortnight from New Moon to Full Moon (Tithis 1 to 15), while Bahula Paksham (బహుళ పక్షం) is the waning fortnight from Full Moon to New Moon (Tithis 16 to 30). In Telugu tradition, Shuddha Paksham is generally favored for growth-oriented life initiatives.

The five limbs (పంచాంగములు) are: (1) Tidhi (తిథి) - Moon-Sun elongation; (2) Vaaram (వారం) - the solar weekday; (3) Nakshatram (నక్షత్రం) - the lunar asterism; (4) Yogam (యోగం) - the combined angular longitude of Sun and Moon; and (5) Karanam (కరణం) - the half-tithi interval.

Abhijit Muhurtham is the auspicious 8th Muhurtham of the day (centered at local solar noon) dedicated to Lord Vishnu that neutralizes minor doshas. Rahu Kalam is an inauspicious 90-minute window ruled by Rahu during which starting new journeys, purchases, or investments is prohibited.

Prominent Telugu festivals include Ugadi and Sri Rama Navami (Chaitramu), Toli Ekadashi and Bonalu (Ashadhamu), Varalakshmi Vratam and Janmashtami (Shravanamu), Vinayaka Chavithi (Bhadrapadamu), Bathukamma and Vijayadashami (Ashwayujamu), Deepavali and Kartika Purnima (Karthikamu), Vaikunta Ekadashi (Margashirshamu), Makara Sankranti (Pushyamu), and Maha Shivaratri (Maghamu).