A devotional ritual where light from wicks soaked in ghee is offered to a deity.

Sacred bathing ritual of a deity's image with holy substances.

Non-violence — the principle of not causing harm to any living being.

The new moon day, the 15th tithi of Krishna Paksha.

The individual soul or true self, eternal and unchanging.

The "Creator's hour" — the auspicious pre-dawn period ideal for spiritual practice.

The ultimate, unchanging reality or Supreme Being in Hindu philosophy.

The auspicious sight or vision of a deity, holy person, or sacred place.

Cosmic order, righteousness, duty, and moral law in Hinduism.

The 11th tithi of each fortnight, sacred for fasting and Vishnu worship.

A daily inauspicious period associated with Saturn's son Gulika.

A Vedic fire ritual where offerings are made into a sacred fire.

Half of a Tithi — there are 11 types of Karanas in the Panchang system.

The law of cause and effect — actions determine future experiences.

The waning (dark) fortnight of the lunar month, from full moon to new moon.

A sacred sound, syllable, or phrase used in meditation and worship.

The cosmic illusion that makes the world appear real and separate from Brahman.

Liberation from the cycle of birth and death (Samsara).

An auspicious time period selected using Panchang for important activities.

One of 27 lunar mansions or star constellations in Vedic astrology.

The primordial sacred syllable representing the essence of the universe.

The Hindu calendar and almanac system based on five elements.

Sanctified food offered to a deity and distributed to devotees as divine grace.

Hindu worship ritual involving prayers, offerings, and devotion to a deity.

The full moon day, the 15th tithi of Shukla Paksha.

A daily inauspicious period governed by Rahu, lasting about 1.5 hours.

The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth driven by Karma.

The sacred twilight period at dawn and dusk, ideal for prayer and meditation.

The waxing (bright) fortnight of the lunar month, from new moon to full moon.

Lunar day in the Hindu calendar, one of the five elements of Panchang.

A religious vow or fast observed for spiritual purification and divine blessings.

A sacred pilgrimage or spiritual journey to holy places.

A luni-solar combination in Panchang, one of its five elements.