Question

Which is not included in Pañcāṅga according to Jyotiṣa Śāstra?

• A. Tithiḥ
• B. Vāraḥ
• C. Nakṣatram
• D. Rāśiḥ

Hint:

Pañcāṅga = Tithi + Vāra + Nakṣatra + Yoga + Karaṇa. Rāśi is not part of it.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Meaning of Pañcāṅga.
Pañcāṅga literally means “five limbs.” It refers to the five basic elements used for determining time in Jyotiṣa Śāstra.
Step 2: The five components.
1. Tithi (lunar day).
2. Vāra (weekday).
3. Nakṣatra (constellation).
4. Yoga (planetary combination).
5. Karaṇa (half of a Tithi).
Step 3: Checking the options.
- Tithiḥ: Included in Pañcāṅga.
- Vāraḥ: Included in Pañcāṅga.
- Nakṣatram: Included in Pañcāṅga.
- Rāśiḥ: Zodiac sign, not part of Pañcāṅga.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the element not included is Rāśi.