# VedaMarg

> VedaMarg is a free Hindu Panchang and Vedic calendar platform providing accurate Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Muhurat timings, and festival information. We offer AI-powered spiritual guidance rooted in Vedic traditions.

VedaMarg serves the Hindu community with authentic astronomical calculations using Swiss Ephemeris and Lahiri Ayanamsa. Our platform is bilingual (English and Hindi) and designed for users in India and the diaspora seeking accurate Panchang data for religious observances, auspicious timings, and festival planning.

## Core Features

- [Panchang](https://vedamarg.com/panchang): Daily Hindu calendar with Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and planetary positions
- [Panchang Calendar](https://vedamarg.com/panchang/calendar): Monthly calendar view with festivals and important dates
- [Festival Calendar](https://vedamarg.com/panchang/festivals): Comprehensive list of Hindu festivals with dates and Panchang details
- [Blog](https://vedamarg.com/blog): Vedic wisdom, spiritual practices, Panchang guides, and daily guidance

## Panchang Elements

- **Tithi**: Lunar day (30 Tithis per lunar month) - Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
- **Nakshatra**: 27 lunar mansions used for Muhurat and astrological calculations
- **Yoga**: 27 Yogas indicating auspiciousness of time periods
- **Karana**: Half-Tithi, 11 Karanas used for timing activities
- **Muhurat**: Auspicious time periods including Abhijit Muhurat, Brahma Muhurat

## Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings

- **Rahu Kaal**: Daily inauspicious period ruled by Rahu
- **Yamaganda**: Inauspicious period ruled by Yama
- **Gulika Kaal**: Inauspicious period ruled by Saturn's son
- **Abhijit Muhurat**: Most auspicious time of day (around solar noon)
- **Brahma Muhurat**: Sacred pre-dawn period for spiritual practices
- **Choghadiya**: 8 periods of the day rated for different activities
- **Hora**: Planetary hours for activity planning

## Hindu Calendar Systems

- **Vikram Samvat**: North Indian lunar calendar (current year ~2082-2083)
- **Shaka Samvat**: National calendar of India
- **Purnimant & Amant**: Full moon and new moon ending month systems

## Technical Details

- Calculations use Swiss Ephemeris astronomical library
- Lahiri Ayanamsa for sidereal zodiac positions
- Times displayed in Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30)
- Default location: New Delhi, India (28.6139°N, 77.2090°E)

## Blog Categories

- **Vedic Wisdom**: Ancient wisdom from Vedas, Upanishads, and sacred texts
- **Panchang Guides**: Understanding Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Muhurat
- **Spiritual Practices**: Meditation, Puja, Mantras, and daily rituals
- **Festivals & Vrats**: Hindu festivals, fasting days, and their significance
- **Astrology Insights**: Rashifal, Kundali, and astrological guidance

## Company

- [About Us](https://vedamarg.com/about): Our mission and team
- [Contact](https://vedamarg.com/contact): Get in touch

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://vedamarg.com/privacy): How we handle your data
- [Terms of Service](https://vedamarg.com/terms): Usage terms
- [Refund Policy](https://vedamarg.com/refund): Refund information

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://vedamarg.com/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap for all pages
- [Robots.txt](https://vedamarg.com/robots.txt): Crawler instructions