Disclaimer: Panchang data is based on traditional Vedic calculations using Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsa and is provided for informational and cultural reference only. It should not be considered professional advice.

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Panchang for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Vedic calendar for this Gregorian date: 2026-03-18 · Chaturdashi · Purva Bhadrapada · Shubha

Wednesday · Budhavara · Ruled by Mercury

At a Glance

Tithi

Chaturdashi

Nakshatra

Purva Bhadrapada

Yoga

Shubha

Karana

Shakuni

Vara

Wednesday

Tithi (Lunar Day)

Chaturdashi

MeaningFourteenth lunar day
Presiding DeityShiva
NatureChallenging

Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)

🔥 Purva Bhadrapada

MeaningFormer lucky feet
RulerJupiter
QualityFiery, transformative

Yoga

Shubha

NatureAuspicious

Yoga is the angular relationship between the Sun and Moon, indicating the overall energy of the day.

Karana

Shakuni

NatureTravel

Karana is half of a Tithi and influences shorter activities and tasks during the day.

Vara (Day)

Wednesday (Budhavara)

Planetary RulerMercury
ElementEarth

Lagna (Ascendant)

Pisces (Meena)

The Lagna at sunrise determines the rising sign for the day, influencing the overall astrological context.

Nakshatra for this day

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Purva Bhadrapada

Ruler: JupiterQuality: Fiery, transformativeMeaning: Former lucky feet

On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the Moon transited through Purva Bhadrapada. This nakshatra colors the emotional tone and activities traditionally associated with that calendar day.

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About this Panchang (2026-03-18)

This page shows the Hindu Panchang for Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (2026-03-18): Chaturdashi Tithi, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, Shubha Yoga, Shakuni Karana, and Wednesday Vara — computed with Swiss Ephemeris and Lahiri Ayanamsa.

Panchang (meaning "five limbs") is the Vedic Hindu calendar that tracks five key elements of each day: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun-Moon angle), Karana (half-tithi), and Vara (weekday).

These five elements together determine the auspiciousness of any given moment. Vedic astrologers use the Panchang to identify the best times for important activities like marriages, business ventures, travel, and spiritual practices (muhurta).

The Panchang is calculated based on the precise positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsa, ensuring accuracy for sidereal Vedic calculations.