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Yogaयोग
A luni-solar combination in Panchang, one of its five elements.
Detailed Explanation
In the context of Panchang (Hindu calendar), Yoga refers to a specific angular relationship between the Sun and Moon. It is calculated by adding the longitudes of the Sun and Moon and dividing by 13°20'. There are 27 yogas in total: Vishkambha, Priti, Ayushman, Saubhagya, Shobhana, Atiganda, Sukarma, Dhriti, Shula, Ganda, Vriddhi, Dhruva, Vyaghata, Harshana, Vajra, Siddhi, Vyatipata, Variyan, Parigha, Shiva, Siddha, Sadhya, Shubha, Shukla, Brahma, Indra, and Vaidhriti. Certain yogas like Siddhi and Amrit are considered highly auspicious, while others like Vyatipata and Vaidhriti are inauspicious. This is different from the practice of Yoga (physical postures and meditation), although both share the Sanskrit root meaning "union."
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Tithiतिथि
Lunar day in the Hindu calendar, one of the five elements of Panchang.
Nakshatraनक्षत्र
One of 27 lunar mansions or star constellations in Vedic astrology.
Karanaकरण
Half of a Tithi — there are 11 types of Karanas in the Panchang system.
Panchangपंचांग
The Hindu calendar and almanac system based on five elements.