How to read today’s panchang
The top card is the gate (गते)— today’s date in the Bikram Sambat solar calendar that Nepal uses officially. Below it is the tithi (तिथि), the lunar day that governs festivals and religious observance, with the paksha(waxing शुक्ल or waning कृष्ण fortnight) and the clock time when the tithi ends. By convention the tithi at sunrise counts for the whole day, which is why the end time matters: after it, the next tithi is already running even though the date hasn’t changed.
Where this data comes from
The daily tithi, end times and sunrise come from the reviewed Tools Pasal panchang dataset for 2083, prepared against the official annual publication of Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti with sunrise referenced to Kathmandu, Nepal. Festival and holiday labels come from the Ministry of Home Affairs 2083 holiday notice, including their scopes (nationwide, valley, community or women employees). Data last reviewed on June 21, 2026.
Reference, not ritual authority
Computed times are for orientation. For fixing puja, vrat, shraddha or wedding times, the committee’s approved panchang and your purohit are authoritative — tithi boundaries, adhik masa and regional conventions can differ from a simplified daily view.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tithi?
A tithi is a lunar day — the time the Moon takes to move 12° away from the Sun. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month: 15 in the waxing Shukla Paksha from Pratipada to Purnima (full moon), and 15 in the waning Krishna Paksha from Pratipada to Aausi (new moon). Festivals, vrat and shraddha dates follow tithis, which is why they shift against both the BS and AD calendars every year.
Why does the tithi have an 'end time'?
Tithis don't align with midnight-to-midnight days. Each tithi ends at a specific clock time, after which the next tithi begins. By convention, the tithi in effect at sunrise is counted as that day's tithi — so a tithi can occasionally repeat across two days or be skipped entirely.
Which location is this tithi calculated for?
The panchang data uses sunrise at Kathmandu, Nepal. Tithi end times are clock times for Nepal; users far from Nepal's timezone should treat the day boundary carefully.
Can I use this page to fix puja, vrat or ceremony times?
Use it as a reference, not a ritual authority. Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti's official annual panchang is the authoritative source for religious timing (saita/muhurta) — for ceremonies, follow the committee's publication or consult your purohit.
What is the difference between gate and tithi?
Gate (गते) is the day of the Bikram Sambat solar month — today's Nepali calendar date. Tithi (तिथि) is the lunar day used for religious observance. This page shows both: the BS date on top and the tithi below it.