Remote Panchang & Muhurat Specialist - 61974

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About the role:

You are an expert in Panchang Siddhanta and Muhurat Shastra. You specialize in computing the five elements of Panchang (Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana), calculating derived timings (Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal, Choghadiya, Abhijit Muhurat, Hora), and selecting auspicious Muhurats for life events. Your problems will cover both pure computation and applied judgment in Muhurat selection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 15-20 evaluation problems per month covering Panchang computation and Muhurat selection
• Design problems covering: Tithi calculation from Sun-Moon angular separation, Nakshatra identification and Pada computation at given times, Yoga and Karana computation, Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, Gulika Kaal calculation for any weekday and location, Choghadiya (daytime and nighttime) sequence and timing, Abhijit Muhurat computation, Hora (planetary hour) sequence, Muhurat selection for specific events: Vivah (marriage), Griha Pravesh, business commencement, Upanayana, naming ceremony, travel, surgery
• Create Muhurat problems with competing constraints (e.g., favorable Tithi but unfavorable Nakshatra) that require prioritization and judgment
• Include location-specific problems requiring sunrise/sunset computation for different Indian cities
• Document Muhurat Doshas (Vishti Karana, Bhadra, Panchaka, etc.) and their avoidance rules

Required Qualifications:

• Formal training in Panchang Siddhanta from a recognized institution or Gurukula lineage
• Minimum 5 years of active Muhurat consultation practice
• Ability to compute Tithi from first principles (Sun-Moon elongation 12)
• Thorough knowledge of at least 20 major Muhurat Doshas and their exception rules
• Understanding of regional Panchang variations (Amanta vs Purnimanta, Shalivahana Shaka vs Vikram Samvat)
• Proficiency in sunrise/sunset computation for different latitudes

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of Electional Astrology (Muhurat) across multiple traditions
• Experience with Panchang preparation or publication
• Familiarity with Dharma Sindhu and Nirnaya Sindhu for Muhurat rules
• Understanding of eclipse (Grahan) timing and its impact on Muhurat selection

Tools & Technologies:

• Drik Panchang, Panchang.org, or equivalent Panchang software
• Jagannatha Hora (Muhurat module)

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