Many families check the panchang before planning anything important — travel, purchases, ceremonies, meetings. The tithi and nakshatra set the mood of the day, Rahukaal shows the window to avoid, and muhurats like Abhijit show the windows that support new beginnings.
You don't need to follow it strictly — even knowing today's Rahukaal or the best muhurat adds a small layer of care to big decisions.
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