Introduction

According to Hindu Calendar or Panchang, it is 30th day of the Hindu Month Chaitra on today, the day is Saturday and the date is 12 April, 2025. Chaitra is the First in the Hindu calendar system in the same manner January 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 12 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 – Purnima up to 05:51 AM, April 13, 2025
• Phaksha – Shukla 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 – Shanivar (Saturday)

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 – Hasta up to 06:08 PM, Chitra (Next)

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 up to 04:35 PM, Bava up to 05:51 AM, Apr 13 

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 – Vyaghata up to 08:41 PM, Harshana (Next)

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 12, 2025, has been given below in the table:

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.

Special Event Today – Shri Hanuman Ji Prakatyotsav or Janmotsav

Shri Hanuman Ji Prakatyotsav or Janmotsav is an annual event that marks the celebration of Lord Hanuman’s birth. It is believed that Lord Hanuman had appeared on this day, ‘Chaitra Purnima,’ on earth. The day holds a special significance for devotees of Lord Hanuman. Therefore, they celebrate the festival with great joy and enthusiasm and seek the blessing of Lord Hanuman in their life.

On this day, Lord Hanuman, along with Lord Ram, is worshipped in temples all over the globe. In India, people gathering can be seen in large numbers in Lord Hanuman’s temples. Ayodhya’s Hanuman Gadhi, Patna’s Prachin Hanuman Temple are some of the renowned Hanuman Temples that receive huge crowds of devotees on this day. 

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