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What is Panchangam?

A Panchangam is the traditional Hindu almanac. Its five limbs are Tithi (lunar day), Vaara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga and Karana, alongside daily timings like Rahu Kalam.

The name

English: "Five limbs"Tamil: பஞ்சாங்கம் (Panchaangam)Hindi: पंचांग (Pañcāṅg)

Why location matters

Each limb is read at local sunrise, and timings follow local sunrise and sunset. A Panchangam printed for India will be out for London or Toronto.

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Sade Sati Rahu Kalam Yamagandam Gulika Kalam (Kuligai)Abhijit Muhurta Moon sign (Rashi)Nakshatra Tithi Gowri Nalla Neram and Choghadiya Chandrashtama Ashtama and Ardhashtama Shani Gochara (transits)Retrograde (Vakra)

Calculated by ChiChakra from real planetary positions (Astronomy Engine, sidereal zodiac with a Lahiri-style setting) · How we calculate · About ChiChakra. Solar timings use the geometric solar centre at 0° altitude without atmospheric refraction; upper-limb almanacs can differ by several minutes. Rahu and Ketu use mean nodes. Traditional guidance, not a guarantee or professional advice.