Tithi & Nakshatra
Precise Tithi (lunar day) and Nakshatra (lunar mansion) with exact start and end times. Includes Paksha (Shukla/Krishna) and Pada divisions.
- 30 Tithis with timing
- 27 Nakshatras with Pada
- Shukla/Krishna Paksha
Complete Panchang Data via API
Everything your Hindu calendar app needs in one API call
Sunrise & Sunset
Location-specific sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. Computed for any latitude/longitude pair worldwide.
- Any city worldwide
- Moonrise & Moonset
- Minute-level precision
Muhurta Timings
Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaghanda, Abhijit Muhurta, Brahma Muhurta, Choghadiya, and Hora for daily planning.
- Rahu Kaal & Gulika Kaal
- 8 Choghadiya periods
- Abhijit Muhurta
Yoga & Karana
All 27 Yogas and 11 Karanas with exact timing. Essential for determining auspicious and inauspicious periods.
- 27 Yoga types
- 11 Karana types
- Start/end timestamps
Disha Shool
Daily directional inauspiciousness (Disha Shool) based on the day of the week. Important for travel planning.
- Inauspicious direction
- Day-based calculation
- Travel planning
AI Interpretation
Vedika AI can explain today's Panchang in natural language. Ask questions like "Is today good for starting a business?" via the AI chatbot endpoint.
- Natural language Q&A
- Auspiciousness scoring
- MCP server support
Why Vedika for Panchang Data?
Most complete Panchang API available
| Feature |  Vedika API |
Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Panchang Elements | All 5 (Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Vara) | 2-3 elements |
| Muhurta Endpoints | 8+ (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, etc.) | 1-2 |
| Location-Specific | ||
| AI Interpretation | ||
| Ephemeris | XALEN Ephemeris | Varies |
| Response Time | < 150ms | 500ms+ |
| MCP Server | ||
| Free Sandbox | Unlimited (mock data) | Limited / None |
Simple Integration
Get Panchang data in seconds with our REST API
cURL
curl -X POST https://api.vedika.io/v2/astrology/panchang \
-H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"date": "2026-03-14",
"latitude": 28.6139,
"longitude": 77.2090,
"timezone": "Asia/Kolkata"
}'Python
from vedika import VedikaClient
client = VedikaClient("your_api_key")
panchang = client.panchang.daily(
date="2026-03-14",
lat=28.6139,
lon=77.2090,
tz="Asia/Kolkata"
)
print(f"Tithi: {panchang.tithi}")
print(f"Nakshatra: {panchang.nakshatra}")
print(f"Yoga: {panchang.yoga}")
print(f"Sunrise: {panchang.sunrise}")
print(f"Rahu Kaal: {panchang.rahu_kaal}")JavaScript
const Vedika = require('vedika');
const client = new Vedika('your_api_key');
const panchang = await client.panchang.daily({
date: '2026-03-14',
lat: 28.6139,
lon: 77.2090,
tz: 'Asia/Kolkata'
});
console.log('Tithi:', panchang.tithi);
console.log('Nakshatra:', panchang.nakshatra);
console.log('Rahu Kaal:', panchang.rahuKaal);Sample Response
{
"tithi": {
"name": "Purnima",
"number": 15,
"paksha": "Shukla",
"start": "2026-03-14T02:15:00+05:30",
"end": "2026-03-15T04:42:00+05:30"
},
"nakshatra": {
"name": "Hasta",
"pada": 3,
"lord": "Moon",
"start": "2026-03-14T08:12:00+05:30"
},
"yoga": { "name": "Siddha", "number": 21 },
"karana": { "name": "Bava", "number": 1 },
"sunrise": "06:24:15",
"sunset": "18:22:47",
"rahu_kaal": { "start": "12:23", "end": "13:53" },
"choghadiya": [...]
}Pricing
Wallet-based credits. No overage charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Vedika Panchang API returns complete Hindu calendar data including Tithi (with start/end times and Paksha), Nakshatra (with Pada and lord), Yoga, Karana, Vara (weekday), Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset, Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaghanda, Abhijit Muhurta, Brahma Muhurta, Choghadiya (day and night), Hora timings, and Disha Shool. All calculations are location-specific.
Yes. The API accepts latitude, longitude, and timezone parameters. Sunrise, sunset, and all derived timings are computed for the exact geographic location. It works for any city worldwide, not just Indian cities.
Vedika uses XALEN Ephemeris for all astronomical calculations, providing code-computed, source-grounded accuracy to 0.001 degrees. Tithi, Nakshatra, and Yoga boundaries are computed to the exact minute. The same ephemeris is used by professional astrologers and astronomical institutions worldwide.
Vedika offers a FREE Sandbox with mock data for development and testing. Production plans are wallet-based: Starter at $12/month, Pro at $60/month, Business at $120/month, and Enterprise at $240/month. All plans include access to all 700+ operations including Panchang, birth charts, horoscopes, and the AI chatbot.
Yes. Vedika provides dedicated Muhurta endpoints including Abhijit Muhurta, Brahma Muhurta, Choghadiya (day and night), Hora, Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, Yamaghanda, Disha Shool, and Gowri Nalla Neram. Each returns precise start and end times for the queried location.
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FREE Sandbox for development. XALEN Ephemeris accuracy. Plans from $12/month.