Introduction

According to Hindu Calendar or Panchang, it is 4th day of the Hindu Month Vaishakha on today, the day is Wednesday and the date is 16 April, 2025. Vaishakha is the second month in the Hindu calendar system in the same manner February is in the Gregorian calendar system. The month is very auspicious as it marks the new beginning of the year for Hindus and Sanatan followers. Get to know ‘Aaj Ka Panchang’ or ‘Today’s Panchang’ in detail in the below lines;

Hindu Panchang Today

Panchang or Panchangam is comprised of five elements. That’s why it derives the name ‘Panchang (Panch means ‘Five’ and Angam means ‘Part’). The five parts of it are – Tithi, Diwas, Nakshatra, Karanam or Karan, and Yoga. Here is the Hindu Panchang Today 16 April, 2025 –

Tithi

‘Tithi’, is the day according to the lunar cycle of the Moon. It is decided according to the moon’s relative movements. Therefore, the start of a Tithi and the end of a Tithi can be different for each day and vary over the month and years. In a lunar month, there are 30 lunar days, 15 in Krishna Paksha (Wanning Phase of Moon), and 15 in Shukla Paksha (Waxing Phase of Moon). The duration of a Tithi is about 21 to 24 hours.

• Aaj Ki Tithi or, Today’s Tithi is – Tritiya up to 01:16 PM, 16 Apr 2025
• Phaksha – Krishna Paksha

Diwas

Diwas is the day according to the solar cycle of the Sun. We have seven days or Diwas in a week, the count of which synchronizes with the Gregorian Calendar. These seven days or Diwas are – Ravivar (Sunday), Somvar (Monday), Mangalwar (Tuesday), Budhwar(Wednesday), Guruvar(Thursday), Shukravar(Friday), and Shanivar(Saturday).

• Aaj ka Diwas – Budhvar (Wednesday)

Nakshatra

Moon’s ecliptic path has been divided into 27 parts, each covering an area of 13 degrees 20 minutes. Therefore, in the Hindu Calendar System, there are 27 Nakshatras. Usually, the moon travels 10 to 15 degrees on its path. Hence, the duration of Nakshatra can be up to 24 hours per day. 

The 27 Nakshatras are – Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashira, Ardra, Punarvasu, Pushya, Ashlesha, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Swati, Vishakha, Anuradha, Jyeshtha, Mula, Purvashadha, Uttarashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada, Revati.

• Aaj Ka Nakshatra or Today’s Nakshatra – Anuradha upto Full Night

Karan

Karan means ‘The Time To Do’. It signifies a good or auspicious to start a new work that could be related to any event such as marriage, new business, etc. In each ‘Tithi’, there are two ‘Karans’. Meanwhile, there are a total of 11 Karans, out of which four are fixed and 7 repeat in recurring style. The 11 Karans are – Bava, Balava, Kaulava, Taitila, Garaja, Vanija, Vishti (Bhadra), Shakuni, Chatushpad, Naga, Kimstughna. 

• Today’s Karan -Vishti upto 01:16 PM, Bava upto 02:22 AM, Apr 17, Balava (Next)

Yoga

Yoga in Hindu Panchang refers to the sum of the Longitude of the Sun and Moon. The sum is then divided into 27 parts, resulting to 27 Yogas. It refers to the influence or impact of the time and the distinct quality or nature of the day. Each Yoga persists for 24 hours and can be two Yogas in one Lunar day. 

The 27 Yogas are like this – Vishkumbh, Preeti, Ayushman, Saubhagya, Shobhan, Atigand, Sukarma, Dhriti, Shool, Gand, Vriddhi, Dhruva, Vyaghat, Harshan, Vajra, Siddhi, Vyatipat, Variyan, Parigha, Shiva, Siddha, Sadhya, Shubha, Shukla, Brahma, Indra, and, Vaidhriti.

• Yoga for Today – Vyatipata upto 12:19 AM, Apr 17, Variyana

Aaj ke Shubh Muhurat, Choghadiya Today

In Hinduism, Choghadiya or Shubh Muhurat is considered to be the auspicious time that gives fruitful results. These are the best time to start a new work or to do something good and auspicious. The table below lists, Choghadiya Today or‘Aaj Ka Shubh Muharat’: 

Sunrise & Moonrise

In Hindu Calendar system or Hindu Panchang, there is special significance of Sunrise and Moonrise. Where in Gregorian calendar system, the day changes after 12:00pm, in Hindu calendar system the ‘Diwas’ or day changes after sunrise. The detailed breakdown of timing of sunrise and moonrise for April 16, 2025, has been given below in the table:

Special Event Today – Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi

Ganesh Sankashti Chaturthi is a significant Hindu festival that is celebrated on the ‘Chaturth Tithi’ of Vaisakh month. The day marks the worship of Lord Ganesha who is considered the First God among all to be revered before any ritual. The Chaturthi Tithi is beginning from 01:16 PM on Apr 16, 2025 and will last up to 03:23 PM on Apr 17, 2025. Hence, the Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on Apr 16, 2025.

More Panchang information 

You can find more panchnag information at – Drik Panchang & Shri Salasar Balaji Mandir Panchang. 

Drik Panchang – https://www.drikpanchang.com/panchang/day-panchang.html

Salasar Balaji Panchang – https://shreesalasarbalajimandir.com/hi/todays-panchang/

Moreover, if you wish to know more about Hindu Panchang and wish to understand the Hindu Calendar System, go through the below document.

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