Panchanga (Panchangam)
పంచాంగం
Sanskrit: पञ्चाङ्ग · Category: Calendar
Quick Definition
Hindu almanac — "pancha-anga" = five limbs (Tithi + Nakshatra + Yoga + Karana + Vara).
Detailed Explanation
A panchangam is the daily Hindu astrological calendar listing all five panchanga limbs plus sunrise/sunset, planetary positions, muhurtam windows, rahu kalam, festival dates, and seasonal observances. Major Telugu panchangams: Mulugu (Subhatithi), Pidaparthi, Vangipurapu, TTD Srivari. Online: Drik Panchang, Nitya Panchangam.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.