Introduction to Panchang
About This Course
Learn the basics of the Panchang, the traditional Hindu almanac. This course covers the five essential limbs (Panch-anga): Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (lunisolar combination), and Karana (half lunar day), and their significance in daily life and Muhurta (electional astrology).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the five limbs of the Panchang.
- Learn how to identify Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara for any given day.
- Grasp the basic auspicious and inauspicious implications of each element.
- Learn to use a basic Panchang for daily guidance.
Course Format
Mode: Online
- Video explainers
- Sample Panchang readings
- Calculation worksheets
Course Syllabus
Understanding the foundational elements of the Hindu almanac.
- What is Panchang? The Five Limbs
Introduction to the five elements: Vara, Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana.
- Vara (Weekday): Planetary Influences
Significance of each weekday and its ruling planet.
- Tithi (Lunar Day): Phases of the Moon
Understanding Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha Tithis, their calculation and general effects.
- Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion): The Star of the Day
Review of Nakshatras as daily indicators of energy.
- Exercise: Find Today's Vara, Tithi, Nakshatra
Use an online Panchang to find the current day's core elements.
Assignment: List the ruling planets for each Vara (weekday).
Course Benefits & Materials
- Quick reference guide to Panchang elements
- Template for daily Panchang tracking
Next Steps
After completing this course, consider exploring: Introduction to Vedic Astrology
More interactive features like progress tracking, quizzes, and downloadable materials will be available soon for enrolled students.
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