What is Panchangam (Almanac) basic information
What is Panchangam (Almanac) basic information
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A Panchāngam, in Sanskrit is pronounced as पञ्चाङ्गम् is a Hindu Sanatana Dharma divine calendar and an almanac.
This Hindu Panchāngam follows we established units of Hindu timeframe, and presents unique tithis / dates and their calculations in correct mathematical way.
In India, a Panchāngam is pronounced in different ways like in Hindi it is called as Panchangam, in Kannada it is called as Panchangam, in Telugu is called as Panchangamu, etc. Pachangams are mainly used in Jyotisha shastra (Astrology).
Panchangam timings varies through out India because of the time variations.
This is because in Assam the Sunrise time may be different and in Gujarat Sunrise timings may be different. Similarly in all parts of India. But this time difference is minute.
First of all let us all understand the meaning of the word ‘panchangam’:
Panchangam - Pancha = five, angam = parts.
Panchangam, as...