Mithila Calendar (Panchang)

The Maithili Panchang differs from the solar calendar. The new year starts on Mesh Sankranti (Jur Sital).

Friday, May 8, 2026
🪔Today's Panchang🪔
MonthJyeshtha
TithiPanchami (पंचमी) (From May 7, 10:14 AM to May 8, 12:22 PM)
NakshatraDhanishta (धनिष्ठा)
PakshaKrishna (Waning)
YogVajra (वज्र)
KaranVanija (वणिज)
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Sunrise06:45 AM
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Sunset05:20 PM
⚠️Inauspicious Timings
Rahu Kaal10:43 AM - 12:02 PM
Yamaganda6:45 AM - 8:04 AM
Gulika Kaal9:23 AM - 10:43 AM
Panchak
Lagan (Muhurat)

The Twelve Months

  • BaishakhApr-May
  • JyeshthaMay-Jun
  • AshadhaJun-Jul
  • ShravanaJul-Aug
  • BhadraAug-Sep
  • AshvinaSep-Oct
  • KartikaOct-Nov
  • MargashirshaNov-Dec
  • PaushaDec-Jan
  • MaghaJan-Feb
  • PhalgunaFeb-Mar
  • ChaitraMar-Apr

Significance

The calendar dictates the dates for agriculture, festivals, and weddings. Mithila has a unique system of 'Saurath Sabha' where marriages are negotiated based on genealogical records (Panji Prabandh), often checked against the Panchang.


Structure

It is a Lunisolar calendar. The dates are calculated based on the position of the moon. However, the New Year (Jur Sital) is solar, marking the sun's entry into Aries (Mesh).

Distinctive Features

  • Tropical Solar

    Unlike many lunisolar calendars, the Maithili year begins on 'Mesh Sankranti' (mid-April), aligning with the sun's entry into Aries.

  • Astrological Precision

    It dictates the exact timings for 'Saurath Sabha', where marriages are settled based on 'Panji' (genealogical records).

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