Panchang for Kasaragod
Monday, 30 March 2026 • सोमवार
Today's Cosmic Insight
NeutralAs the Monday sun ascends, painted across the Shukla Trayodashi sky, a day of waxing promise unfolds. The Moon, our celestial guide for Somavara, finds itself nestled in the regal embrace of Magha Nakshatra. This lunar mansion, steeped in ancestral wisdom and the echoes of legacies, encourages a reverence for the past and a dignified approach to the present. With the Moon in its final pada within Magha, a sense of completion and culmination hangs in the air, urging us to honor traditions and tap into the strength of our lineage. However, the day is tempered by the presence of Shoola Yoga, a combination that can sometimes present obstacles or challenges. Like a subtle undercurrent, Shoola reminds us to tread carefully, to be mindful of potential conflicts or disagreements, and to proceed with patience and understanding. It is a day to navigate conversations with grace and to seek harmonious resolutions where possible. The active Kaulava Karana, governing the first half of the day, supports industriousness and practical endeavors. This is a favorable time to focus on tasks that require attention to detail and a grounded approach. Therefore, let the wisdom of Magha guide your actions, honoring the past while navigating the present with mindful awareness. While Shoola Yoga suggests a need for caution, the influence of Kaulava Karana encourages productivity and practicality. As the day progresses, embrace the lunar energy of Monday, finding balance between honoring tradition and forging your own path forward with grace and resilience.
Panchang Elements
Auspicious Times
Inauspicious Times
Current Time Period
Panchang for Kasaragod on Monday, 30 March 2026 shows Shukla Trayodashi tithi (Shukla Paksha) with Magha nakshatra in Pada 4. The yoga for this day is Shoola and the karana is Kaulava. Sunrise occurs at 06:28 AM and sunset at 06:41 PM.
What is Panchang? पंचांग
The word Panchang comes from Sanskrit — Pancha (five) + Anga (limbs). It is the traditional Vedic calendar system that has been used across the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years to track lunar days, stellar positions, and cosmic rhythms. Every day in the Hindu calendar is defined by these five elements working together.
Tithi तिथि
The lunar day — determined by the angular distance between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, 15 in each paksha (Shukla and Krishna). Each tithi carries its own energy: some are ideal for beginnings, others for completion or rest. Festivals like Ekadashi, Amavasya, and Purnima are all tithi-based.
Nakshatra नक्षत्र
The lunar mansion — the Moon's position among 27 star clusters along the ecliptic. Each nakshatra spans 13°20' of the zodiac and has a ruling deity, planet, and distinct character. Nakshatras are central to muhurat selection, birth chart interpretation, and compatibility matching in Vedic astrology.
Yoga योग
The luni-solar combination — calculated from the sum of the Sun's and Moon's longitudes divided into 27 equal parts. Each yoga has a name and nature (auspicious, neutral, or inauspicious). Yogas like Siddha, Amrita, and Shubha are considered favorable, while Vyaghata and Vajra call for caution.
Karana करण
Half of a tithi — each tithi has two karanas, giving 60 karanas in a lunar month. Of the 11 karana types, 4 are fixed (Shakuni, Chatushpada, Naga, Kimstughna) and 7 are movable. Karanas help fine-tune the auspiciousness of a tithi for specific activities.
Vara वार
The weekday — each vara is ruled by a planet: Ravivara (Sun), Somavara (Moon), Mangalavara (Mars), Budhavara (Mercury), Guruvara (Jupiter), Shukravara (Venus), Shanivara (Saturn). The ruling planet influences the character of the day and which activities are most favored.
Why Check the Panchang Daily?
For centuries, families, priests, and astrologers across India have consulted the Panchang before making any significant decision. It isn't superstition — it's a systematic method of aligning human activity with natural cycles.
Muhurat Selection
Find the most auspicious time for weddings, griha pravesh, mundan, namkaran, and other samskaras. The right muhurat combines a favorable tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and karana while avoiding Rahu Kaal.
Business & Finance
Start a new business, sign contracts, make investments, or open accounts during auspicious tithis and nakshatras. Many Indian businesses still consult the Panchang before major financial decisions.
Festival & Vrat Dates
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar — Diwali, Navratri, Karva Chauth, Ekadashi, and Pradosh Vrat dates all come from the Panchang. Accurate tithi calculations ensure you observe these on the correct day.
Daily Puja & Rituals
Know the ruling deity of the day, the appropriate mantras for the current nakshatra, and whether the tithi supports your planned worship. Brahma Muhurat and Abhijit Muhurat are the day's most sacred windows.
Travel & Journeys
Vedic tradition recommends checking the Panchang before long journeys. Certain nakshatras (like Ashwini, Mrigashira, Pushya, Revati) are considered ideal for travel, while Rahu Kaal should be avoided for departures.
Education & Learning
Vidyarambha (beginning of education) and joining a new course or school are traditionally timed using the Panchang. Nakshatras ruled by Mercury and Jupiter are especially valued for intellectual pursuits.
Panchang for Kasaragod
This Panchang is calculated specifically for Kasaragod using precise geographic coordinates (12.50°N, 75.00°E). Sunrise in Kasaragod on this day is at 06:28 AM and sunset at 06:41 PM — all time-dependent elements including tithi end times, Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, and Brahma Muhurat are derived from these local sun timings.
Because the Panchang is location-sensitive, the same date can show different tithi or nakshatra transition times in different cities. A tithi that ends at 3:42 PM in Kasaragod may end at a different time in another city due to the difference in sunrise. This is why it's important to use a Panchang calculated for your specific city rather than a generic national Panchang.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today's tithi in Kasaragod?
The tithi on Monday, 30 March 2026 in Kasaragod is Shukla Trayodashi (Shukla Paksha). Tithi determines the nature of the lunar day and is used for festival observance, muhurat timing, and daily planning.
What is today's nakshatra in Kasaragod?
The nakshatra in Kasaragod on 30 March 2026 is Magha (Pada 4). Nakshatras are the 27 lunar mansions used in Vedic astrology for muhurat selection, birth chart analysis, and daily planning.
What time is Rahu Kaal on 30 March 2026 in Kasaragod?
Rahu Kaal in Kasaragod on 30 March 2026 is from 07:59 to 09:31. Rahu Kaal is a daily inauspicious period lasting approximately 90 minutes, calculated from the local sunrise time. It is considered unfavorable for starting new ventures, signing contracts, or beginning journeys. The timing shifts each day of the week based on a fixed planetary order.
Is 30 March 2026 auspicious for starting new work?
The auspiciousness of any day depends on the combination of all five Panchang elements. On 30 March 2026 in Kasaragod, the tithi is Shukla Trayodashi, the nakshatra is Magha, and the yoga is Shoola. For the best results, plan important activities during Abhijit Muhurat (12:10 – 12:59) and avoid Rahu Kaal (07:59 – 09:31). For a detailed muhurat analysis, use our Muhurat Finder.
How is Panchang different for each city?
The Panchang changes from city to city because all time-based calculations depend on the local sunrise and sunset. Sunrise in a western city like Mumbai occurs later than in an eastern city like Kolkata — this shifts the timing of Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Brahma Muhurat, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya, and Hora. Even tithi and nakshatra transition times can fall on different sides of midnight, making a tithi "today" in one city but "tomorrow" in another. Always use a Panchang calculated for your specific location.
What is Abhijit Muhurat and when is it ?
Abhijit Muhurat is a universally auspicious period of approximately 48 minutes occurring around midday. It is considered favorable for almost all activities — starting new work, signing documents, travel, and religious ceremonies. In Kasaragod on 30 March 2026, Abhijit Muhurat falls between 12:10 and 12:59. The word "Abhijit" means "victorious" — it is named after the auspicious nakshatra that rules this time window.