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The Panchang Chart Image 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/image/sunrise
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Methodology and astrological context for Panchang Chart Image Sunrise.
The Panchang Chart Image Sunrise API generates a rendered visual image of a Panchang chart where all Vedic almanac data is anchored to the local sunrise of the given date and location. It combines sunrise-relative Panchang computation with a fully customisable chart rendering engine, returning a chart image that faithfully represents the traditional Vedic almanac convention of reckoning the day from sunrise.
This endpoint accepts a date, time, timezone, and geographic coordinates, determines the local sunrise for that date and location, and computes the full Panchang using sunrise as the reference point. It then renders the resulting Panchang data into a styled chart image according to the visual configuration parameters provided in the request body. The API returns a finished chart image, handling both the astronomical computation and the visual rendering entirely on the server.
The response delivers a rendered Panchang chart image in which all displayed data is sunrise-anchored. The image includes:
Panchang Chart Layout — A structured chart diagram in the chosen regional style (North Indian, South Indian, or East Indian), with all elements computed from the local sunrise moment
Zodiac Signs — Displayed within the chart as traditional astrological symbols or as numbers, depending on the signSymbol setting
Planetary Positions — Planets placed within the chart according to their sidereal positions at sunrise, shown as symbols or abbreviated names based on the planetSymbol setting
Rendered Visual Elements — Chart borders, inner and outer grid lines, sign labels, and planet labels, all styled according to the provided color, size, and line-width configuration
Traditional Panchang Compliance — Generating chart images that adhere to classical Vedic almanac conventions, where the day and all its elements are reckoned from sunrise rather than midnight
Astrology & Jyotish Applications — Embedding sunrise-anchored Panchang chart images directly into Vedic astrology apps without requiring any client-side chart rendering
Hindu Calendar & Almanac Platforms — Displaying a visually accurate daily Panchang chart that matches the data shown in traditional printed almanacs
Kundali & Horoscope Report Generation — Including a sunrise-based Panchang chart image in PDF or web-based horoscope and consultation reports
Religious & Spiritual Portals — Showing a correctly anchored Panchang chart on daily Panchang pages, festival pages, or puja scheduling tools where sunrise-relative data is required
White-Label Astrology Products — Producing fully branded, sunrise-accurate chart images by customising colors, sizes, and styles to match a product's visual identity
Sunrise-Anchored Computation — All Panchang elements rendered in the chart (Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, planetary positions, muhurtas) are calculated relative to the local sunrise, matching the traditional Vedic almanac standard
Automatic Sunrise Determination — The API internally computes the precise local sunrise for the given date, latitude, and longitude, so callers do not need to supply it separately
Multiple Chart Styles — Supports North Indian, South Indian, and East Indian chart layouts via the chartStyle parameter, catering to regional Vedic astrology traditions
Full Visual Customisation — Exposes granular control over every visual aspect of the chart: background color (bgColor), inner and outer line colors and widths (innerLineColor, outerLineColor, innerLineWidth, outerLineWidth), sign color (signColor), planet color (planetColor), chart size (chartSize), and font sizes for signs and planets (signFontSize, planetFontSize)
Symbol or Text Display — Signs can be rendered as traditional astrological symbols or as numbers (signSymbol), and planets can be shown as symbols or their abbreviated names (planetSymbol), giving flexibility for different audiences
Server-Side Rendering — The entire chart is rendered on the server, so clients receive a finished image with no dependency on client-side graphics libraries or rendering engines
Ayanamsha Support — Planetary positions within the chart are computed using the Ayanamsha system specified via the X-Ayanamsha header, ensuring compatibility with different schools of Vedic astrology
Location-Aware Precision — Sunrise time and all derived Panchang data are calculated for the exact latitude, longitude, and timezone provided, guaranteeing geographic accuracy for any location globally
Multi-Language Support — The Accept-Language header allows sign and planet labels within the chart to be rendered in the preferred language, supporting regional and international audiences
Payload specifications for JSON request body.
| Parameter | Type | Description & Example |
|---|---|---|
|
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
|
|
tzone
Optional
|
float |
Timezone offset from UTC. Optional. If not provided, it is considered as 5.5 (IST).
Example:
5.5
|
|
chartStyle
Optional
|
string |
Chart display style. Supported values: north, south, east. Default is north.
Example:
north
|
|
bgColor
Optional
|
string |
Background color of the chart in HEX format. Default is #FFFEC9.
Example:
#FFFEC9
|
|
innerLineColor
Optional
|
string |
Inner line color of the chart in HEX format. Default is #FFC000.
Example:
#FFC000
|
|
outerLineColor
Optional
|
string |
Outer line color of the chart in HEX format. Default is #FFC000.
Example:
#FFC000
|
|
signColor
Optional
|
string |
Color of zodiac signs in HEX format. Default is #FF0000.
Example:
#FF0000
|
|
planetColor
Optional
|
string |
Color of planet names/symbols in HEX format. Default is #0000FF.
Example:
#0000FF
|
|
chartSize
Optional
|
integer |
Size of the chart in pixels. Default is 350.
Example:
350
|
|
innerLineWidth
Optional
|
integer |
Width of inner chart lines. Default is 2.
Example:
2
|
|
outerLineWidth
Optional
|
integer |
Width of outer chart lines. Default is 5.
Example:
5
|
|
signFontSize
Optional
|
integer |
Font size of zodiac signs. Default is 15.
Example:
15
|
|
planetFontSize
Optional
|
integer |
Font size of planet names/symbols. Default is 15.
Example:
15
|
|
signSymbol
Optional
|
string |
Display zodiac sign symbol or number. Y = show symbol, N = show number. Default is N.
Example:
N
|
|
planetSymbol
Optional
|
string |
Display planet symbol or name. Y = show symbol, N = show name. Default is N.
Example:
N
|
| Header Key | Value / Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Authorization
Required
|
Basic {base64} |
Base64 encoded string of CLIENT_ID:CLIENT_SECRET. |
|
Content-Type
Required
|
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 Image Sunrise.
The Panchang Chart Image 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 Image 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 Image Sunrise consumes 1 API credit. The endpoint delivers high performance with an average response time of ~31ms.
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.