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The Panchang Chart Extended API provides Panchang related calculations and insights based on Vedic Astrology principles. This endpoint is designed for astrology applications, report generation systems, horoscope platforms, and developer integrations requiring structured JSON responses and reliable REST API access.
https://json.astroinsightapi.com/api/v1/chart/panchang/extended
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Methodology and astrological context for Panchang Chart Extended.
The Panchang Chart Extended API provides a comprehensive and detailed computation of the Hindu Panchang (traditional Vedic almanac) for a given date, time, and geographic location. It goes beyond the standard Panchang by delivering an enriched set of astrological and astronomical data points used in Vedic astrology and Hindu religious practices.
This endpoint calculates an extended Panchang chart by taking a precise moment in time (date, time, and timezone) along with geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude). It applies the specified Ayanamsha system to perform sidereal astronomical calculations and returns a rich set of Vedic astrological data for that moment and place.
The extended Panchang response includes a broad range of Vedic astrological elements, typically covering:
Tithi — Lunar day, its name, deity, and completion percentage
Nakshatra — The lunar mansion (star constellation) the Moon occupies, along with its pada (quarter), lord, and remaining duration
Yoga — The auspiciousness index derived from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon
Karana — The half-lunar-day element, its type, and ruling deity
Vara — The weekday and its planetary ruler
Sunrise & Sunset — Precise local sunrise and sunset times
Moonrise & Moonset — Precise local moonrise and moonset times
Rahu Kalam, Gulika Kalam, Yamaganda — Inauspicious time periods of the day
Abhijit Muhurta — The most auspicious time window of the day
Chandra Rashi — The zodiac sign occupied by the Moon
Surya Rashi — The zodiac sign occupied by the Sun
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings — Extended muhurta details for planning activities
Planetary Positions — Positions of key planets as computed under the selected Ayanamsha
Religious & Ritual Planning — Determining auspicious timings (muhurtas) for ceremonies such as weddings, griha pravesh (housewarming), naming ceremonies, and other Hindu rituals
Vedic Astrology Applications — Powering astrology platforms and horoscope apps that need detailed daily Panchang data for chart analysis and predictions
Festival & Calendar Applications — Building Hindu religious calendars that display daily Panchang details for any location worldwide
Muhurta Selection Tools — Helping users identify the best time windows for starting new ventures, travel, or important life events
Spiritual & Devotional Apps — Providing daily Panchang information to users for prayer, fasting, and observance scheduling
Location-Aware Calculations — All timings (sunrise, sunset, moonrise, Rahu Kalam, etc.) are computed specifically for the provided latitude and longitude, ensuring geographic accuracy
Timezone Support — Accepts a timezone offset (tzone) so results are returned in local time for the queried location
Ayanamsha Flexibility — Supports multiple Ayanamsha systems (e.g., Lahiri, Raman, KP) via the X-Ayanamsha header, allowing the API to serve different schools of Vedic astrology
Multi-Language Support — The Accept-Language header enables responses in multiple languages, making the API suitable for regional and international audiences
Extended Detail Level — Compared to a standard Panchang endpoint, this extended variant returns additional astrological layers such as detailed muhurta breakdowns, planetary data, and expanded timing windows
Payload specifications for JSON request body.
| Parameter | Type | Description & Example |
|---|---|---|
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day
Required
|
integer |
Day of birth (1–31).
Example:
15
|
|
month
Required
|
integer |
Month of birth (1–12).
Example:
9
|
|
year
Required
|
integer |
Year of birth (e.g., 1994).
Example:
1994
|
|
hour
Required
|
integer |
Hour of birth in 24-hour format (0–23).
Example:
12
|
|
min
Required
|
integer |
Minute of birth (0–59).
Example:
30
|
|
sec
Optional
|
integer |
Second of birth (0–59). Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 0.
Example:
30
|
|
lat
Required
|
float |
Latitude of the birth location.
Example:
28.6139
|
|
lon
Required
|
float |
Longitude of the birth location.
Example:
77.1025
|
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tzone
Optional
|
float |
Timezone offset from UTC. Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 5.5 (IST).
Example:
5.5
|
| Header Key | Value / Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Authorization
Required
|
Basic {base64} |
Base64 encoded string of CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET. |
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Content-Type
Required
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application/json |
Specifies JSON payload format in request body. |
|
Accept-Language
Optional
|
en, hi, ta, te... |
Returns localized astrology output. Default: en |
|
X-Ayanamsha
Optional
|
lahiri, raman, krishnamurti... |
Ayanamsha system: lahiri, raman, fagan_bradley, usha_shashi, krishnamurti, djwhal_khul, yukteshwar, jn_bhasin, suryasiddhanta, aryabhata. Default: lahiri |
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Comprehensive developer guidance for Panchang Chart Extended.
The Panchang Chart Extended API provides authentic Panchang calculations based on Vedic astrology algorithms. It returns structured JSON data containing detailed planetary positions, house calculations, and astrological parameters suitable for Kundli apps, astrology websites, and developer applications.
The Panchang Chart Extended API requires standard Vedic birth details: day, month, year, hour, min, sec, latitude (lat), longitude (lon), and timezone (tzone). All parameters can be passed in the JSON request body.
Each calculation request to Panchang Chart Extended consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~59ms.
Authenticate using HTTP Basic Authentication by including your Base64 encoded client_id:client_secret credentials in the Authorization header (Authorization: Basic BASE64(client_id:client_secret)).
Yes! The API supports multiple languages including English, Hindi, Marathi. Pass your desired language code (e.g. 'hi' for Hindi, 'ta' for Tamil, 'en' for English) in the Accept-Language request header.
Supported Ayanamshas include NC Lahiri (Default), BV Raman, Krishnamurti (KP), Fagan Bradley, Usha Shashi, Djwhal Khul, Sri Yukteshwar, JN Bhasin, Surya Siddhanta, and Aryabhata. Specify your choice using the X-Ayanamsha header.
The API returns clean JSON UTF-8 output. Successful requests return HTTP 200 OK with the computed data payload. Parameter validation errors return HTTP 422 with actionable error messages.