# AstroLite

> Vedic calendar and festival tracker for daily rituals and events. (iPhone/iPad app by Muralidhar Shenoy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrolite/id720480881 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Muralidhar Shenoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/460148822)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.3 · 3 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrolite/id720480881/reviews.md

## What is AstroLite?

“AstroLite” helps keep track of days for Vedic rituals, fast, feast and festivals.  This is a basic version of AstroPro published already.  While AstroPro is mainly for amateurs and professionals in Vedic astrology, AstroLite is for general public those who are interested in following Vedic rituals in day-to-day life. Users can set any major city around the world and work with different key menu categories with its features discussed as follows. 

Home Screen:
This provides current calendar date with Sunrise, Sunset, day’s star with its transition time, lunar month, tithi and year followed by any major festival events for the given city of choice.  Users can navigate through days and months for the current year that gives corresponding Vedic almanac details as well as charts for planetary positions.  Charts can be displayed under South or North Indian formats.  One can quickly switch between these chart formats using the tool bar button as shown in the screen shots.

Almanac:
This section gives the almanac details for any given month that enables the user to quickly glance through the list of important festivals, days for rituals etc. This Vedic calendar is further supplemented with ephemeris data and table is provided in a separate section.  This enables users to cast their own charts for any specific day and time of the month in the given year.  In addition users also can generate a comprehensive list of festivals and important lunar days for the given year and city that helps users to plan respective Vedic ritual ahead of time.

Help
Help file provides a Vedic almanac glossary with brief writing on various keywords, terminology and legend used in different sections of this app.  It is quite educational and people can quickly comprehend its significance with different computational logic used for the purpose. 

AstroLite is published in response to requests received and to help people living abroad to keep track of important days for Vedic rituals.  

We dedicate this app as a tribute to our late parents.

With Best Compliments from
Kaup Shenoy Associates.

## Key features

- Daily calendar with sunrise/sunset
- Lunar month and tithi tracking
- Festival and event listings
- Planetary position charts
- South/North Indian chart formats
- Vedic almanac glossary


## Frequently asked questions about AstroLite

### What is AstroLite?

AstroLite is a utility app designed to help users keep track of days for Vedic rituals, fasts, feasts, and festivals. It provides daily calendar details, planetary positions, and event listings for any chosen city.

### Who is AstroLite for?

AstroLite is intended for the general public who are interested in following Vedic rituals in their day-to-day life, including those living abroad.

### Can I customize the city in AstroLite?

Yes, users can set any major city around the world in AstroLite to receive relevant calendar and festival information for that location.

### Does AstroLite offer different chart formats?

Yes, AstroLite allows users to display planetary position charts in both South and North Indian formats, with an easy tool to switch between them.

### Is AstroLite educational?

Yes, AstroLite includes a help file with a Vedic almanac glossary that explains various keywords, terminology, and legends used in the app, making it educational.

### How often is AstroLite updated?

The latest version of AstroLite is 2.9, and it was last updated on May 13, 2025. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and content.

### What devices support AstroLite?

AstroLite is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### Does AstroLite have ads?

No, AstroLite does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9 — 2025-05-13

Updated for iOS 18 devices with bug fixes.

### 2.8 — 2025-04-22

Updated for iOS 18 devices with bug fixes in almanac festivals.

### 2.7 — 2024-04-24

Updated with bug fixes for iOS17 devices

### 2.6 — 2023-10-18

Fixes anomaly in reckoning festival days under almanac sections.

### 2.5 — 2023-04-05

Updated almanac section with bug fixes.

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