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The Panchang Chart Extended Sunrise 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/sunrise
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Methodology and astrological context for Panchang Chart Extended Sunrise.
The Panchang Chart Extended Sunrise API computes a comprehensive extended Panchang chart anchored to the sunrise of the given date and location. Rather than calculating Panchang elements from the exact clock time provided, this endpoint derives all Vedic almanac data relative to the local sunrise moment, which is the traditional reference point used in classical Hindu Panchang systems.
This endpoint accepts a date, time, timezone, and geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude), determines the local sunrise for that date and location, and then computes the full extended Panchang chart using sunrise as the anchor point. The Ayanamsha system specified in the request header is applied throughout all sidereal calculations. The result is a sunrise-relative Panchang that aligns with traditional Vedic almanac conventions followed by priests, astrologers, and religious institutions.
The response delivers a rich set of Vedic astrological and astronomical data anchored to sunrise, typically including:
Tithi — Lunar day at sunrise, its name, ruling deity, and completion percentage
Nakshatra — The lunar mansion occupied by the Moon at sunrise, including pada, lord, and duration
Yoga — The auspiciousness index at sunrise, derived from the combined longitudes of the Sun and Moon
Karana — The half-lunar-day element prevailing at sunrise
Vara — The weekday and its planetary ruler, determined from the sunrise moment
Sunrise & Sunset — Precise local sunrise and sunset times for the queried location and date
Moonrise & Moonset — Local moonrise and moonset times
Rahu Kalam, Gulika Kalam, Yamaganda — Inauspicious time periods calculated from the sunrise baseline
Abhijit Muhurta — The most auspicious daily time window, derived relative to sunrise
Chandra Rashi & Surya Rashi — Zodiac signs of the Moon and Sun at sunrise
Auspicious & Inauspicious Timings — Extended muhurta windows computed from the sunrise reference
Planetary Positions — Positions of key planets at the sunrise moment under the selected Ayanamsha
Traditional Panchang Compliance — Serving applications and platforms that must follow classical Vedic Panchang conventions where all daily elements are reckoned from sunrise, not midnight
Religious & Ritual Scheduling — Providing priests, pandits, and practitioners with sunrise-anchored muhurtas and auspicious timings for ceremonies, pujas, and observances
Hindu Calendar & Almanac Apps — Powering digital Panchang calendars that display the day's Vedic data as it would appear in a traditional printed almanac
Vedic Astrology Platforms — Supplying astrology applications with sunrise-based Panchang data for accurate daily chart analysis and predictions
Festival & Fasting Observance Tools — Determining the correct Tithi and Nakshatra at sunrise, which governs the validity of fasts, festivals, and vrats in Hindu tradition
Jyotish Consultation Software — Enabling astrologers to retrieve the precise Panchang state at sunrise for any date and location worldwide
Sunrise-Anchored Calculations — All Panchang elements (Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, muhurtas, inauspicious periods) are computed relative to the local sunrise, matching the traditional Vedic almanac standard
Automatic Sunrise Determination — The API internally calculates the precise local sunrise for the given date, latitude, and longitude, so callers do not need to supply it separately
Location-Aware Precision — Sunrise time and all derived timings are specific to the provided geographic coordinates, ensuring accuracy for any location globally
Timezone Support — The tzone parameter ensures all returned times are expressed in the local timezone of the queried location
Ayanamsha Flexibility — The X-Ayanamsha header allows selection of different sidereal calculation systems (e.g., Lahiri, Raman, KP), accommodating various schools of Vedic astrology
Multi-Language Support — The Accept-Language header enables localized responses, making the API suitable for regional Hindu communities and international audiences
Extended Detail Level — Delivers a richer dataset than a standard sunrise Panchang endpoint, including detailed muhurta breakdowns, planetary positions, and expanded auspicious/inauspicious 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
|
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month
Required
|
integer |
Month of birth (1–12).
Example:
9
|
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year
Required
|
integer |
Year of birth (e.g., 1994).
Example:
1994
|
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hour
Required
|
integer |
Hour of birth in 24-hour format (0–23).
Example:
12
|
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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
|
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lat
Required
|
float |
Latitude of the birth location.
Example:
28.6139
|
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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 |
|---|---|---|
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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. |
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Accept-Language
Optional
|
en, hi, ta, te... |
Returns localized astrology output. Default: en |
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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 Sunrise.
The Panchang Chart Extended Sunrise 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 Sunrise 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 Sunrise consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~64ms.
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.