Odia Panjika · 17 December 2026 (2, Pousha 1434)
📍 Bhubaneshwar, India (Asia/Kolkata)
🪔 Panchang Details
| Tithi |
⭕ Ashtami upto 11:26 PM
⭕ Navami upto 06:15 AM, 18 Dec
|
Nakshatra |
🔱 Purva Bhadrapada upto 03:30 PM
🔱 Uttara Bhadrapada upto 06:15 AM, 18 Dec
|
| Yoga |
⚭ Siddhi upto 01:21 PM
⚭ Vyatipata upto 06:15 AM, 18 Dec
|
Karana |
◑ Vishti (Bhadra) upto 11:12 AM
◑ Bava upto 11:26 PM
◑ Balava upto 06:15 AM, 18 Dec
|
| Weekday | ☿ Thursday | Paksha | 🌓 Shukla Paksha |
| Month | 📅 December (Margasira Masa) | Rutu / Season | 🌿 Hemanta (lunar) |
| Year Details | 🕒 2026 (Utkaliya San: 1434, Shaka: 1948, Vikram: 2083) | ||
⭐ Rashi and Planetary Nakshatra
| Moonsign |
♓ Kumbha upto 09:13 AM
♓ Meena upto 06:15 AM, 18 Dec
|
Nakshatra Pada |
3
Purva Bhadrapada upto 09:13 AM
4
Purva Bhadrapada upto 03:30 PM
1
Uttara Bhadrapada upto 09:45 PM
2
Uttara Bhadrapada upto 03:56 AM, 18 Dec
3
Uttara Bhadrapada upto 06:15 AM, 18 Dec
|
| Sunsign |
♍ Dhanu
|
Surya Nakshatra Pada |
1
Mula upto 06:15 AM, 18 Dec
|
| Surya Nakshatra | ★ Mula | ||
✨ Auspicious Shubh Timings
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:20 AM to 12:04 PM | Amrit Kalam | 07:01 AM to 08:43 AM |
| Brahma Muhurta | 04:30 AM to 05:22 AM | Vijaya Muhurta | 01:31 PM to 02:15 PM |
⛔ Inauspicious Ashubh Periods
| Rahu Kalam | 01:04 PM to 02:26 PM | Yamaganda | 06:15 AM to 07:37 AM |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:59 AM to 10:20 AM | Dur Muhurtam |
09:53 AM to 10:37 AM
02:15 PM to 02:59 PM
|
| Varjyam | 01:22 AM, 18 Dec to 03:01 AM, 18 Dec | Bhadra (Vishti) | 10:46 PM, 16 Dec to 11:12 AM |
Panjika Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is the Odia Utkaliya San (Era) computed?
The Utkaliya Era (Odia San or Sala) is traditionally derived by subtracting 592 from the current Gregorian year after Pana Sankranti (Mesha Sankranti in mid-April). For dates preceding Pana Sankranti, 593 is subtracted.
2. What distinguishes a solar Dina from a lunar Tithi in the Odia Panjika?
A Dina represents the civil solar day counted from the moment the Sun enters a new zodiac sign (Sankranti day = Dina 1). A Tithi is a lunar day determined strictly by each 12-degree elongation between the Sun and Moon, starting from Pratipada to Purnima or Amavasya.
3. Which coordinates and sunrise principles govern these panjika timings?
Timings are mathematically calibrated for Odisha's cultural center (Bhubaneswar: 20.2961° N, 85.8245° E) using high-precision VSOP87 solar and Meeus lunar ephemerides. Sunrise corresponds to the apparent upper-limb rise adjusted for atmospheric refraction and elevation.
4. What is the spiritual significance of Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit Muhurta?
Brahma Muhurta begins approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise and is the most sattvic period for meditation, prayer, and study. Abhijit Muhurta is an auspicious midday window capable of counteracting minor astrological flaws for initiating important activities.
5. Why are Rahu Kalam, Dur Muhurtam, and Bhadra strictly avoided?
Classical Vedic astrology designates Rahu Kalam, Dur Muhurtam, and Bhadra (Vishti Karana) as malefic segments. Initiating journeys, signing property deeds, conducting weddings, or purchasing vehicles during these hours is believed to introduce obstacles.