Kashi Vishwanath Panchang (Hrishikesh Panchang)

काशी विश्वनाथ पंचांग

Kashi Vishwanath Panchang (also known as Hrishikesh Panchang) was established in 1862 by Pt. Rameshwar Dutt Upadhyay in Varanasi. It is widely respected as the canonical North Indian (Banaras) panchang — ~1 million copies/year worldwide. NOT directly published by Kashi Vishwanath temple trust but uses the temple name.

Key Facts

RegionVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
LanguageHindi, Sanskrit
PublisherPt. Ramabhadra Jyotish Anusandhan Kendra, Varanasi
FounderPt. Rameshwar Dutt Upadhyay; current editor Pt. Anil Upadhyay
Founded1862
CalculationDrik (traditional Kashi reckoning)
Websitehrishikeshpanchang.in
Where to Gethrishikeshpanchang.in, Varanasi bookstores, North Indian retailers

About Kashi Vishwanath Panchang (Hrishikesh Panchang)

Kashi Vishwanath Panchang (also known as Hrishikesh Panchang) was established in 1862 by Pt. Rameshwar Dutt Upadhyay in Varanasi. It is widely respected as the canonical North Indian (Banaras) panchang — ~1 million copies/year worldwide. NOT directly published by Kashi Vishwanath temple trust but uses the temple name.

Publisher & Tradition

Kashi Vishwanath Panchang (Hrishikesh Panchang) is published by Pt. Ramabhadra Jyotish Anusandhan Kendra, Varanasi (founded 1862). The publication is part of the Hindi Panchangs tradition — Hindi panchangs from North India — Vishva Vijay Panchang (most popular Hindi almanac), Banaras/Kashi Panchang, Bhargava, Arya Samaj, and Surya Siddhanta-system traditional panchangs.

Founder / Compiler: Pt. Rameshwar Dutt Upadhyay; current editor Pt. Anil Upadhyay.

Calculation System

This panchangam uses Drik Ganita (modern observational astronomy) with the Lahiri Ayanamsa standard adopted by the Government of India. Drik calculations give astronomically precise tithi junctions, nakshatra changes, and sunrise / sunset timings.

Standard Panchanga Contents

A typical edition of Kashi Vishwanath Panchang (Hrishikesh Panchang) includes:

Where to Obtain

hrishikeshpanchang.in, Varanasi bookstores, North Indian retailers.

Official website: hrishikeshpanchang.in

Language & Region

Published primarily in Hindi, Sanskrit for the audience of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Annual editions are typically released ahead of the relevant New Year — Ugadi (Telugu / Kannada), Puthandu (Tamil), Vishu (Kerala), Vikram Samvat Pratipada (North India), Poila Boishakh (Bengali), Vishuva Sankranti (Odia), or Bikram Sambat (Nepal).

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