Nirnaya Sagar Panchang
निर्णयसागर पंचांग
Nirnaya Sagar Panchang, published by Nirnaya Sagar Press of Mumbai (founded 1864), is among the oldest continuously-published Marathi panchangs. The Nirnaya Sagar Press itself is historically significant as one of the first Indian presses dedicated to publishing classical Sanskrit literature in book form — the panchang is part of that scholarly tradition.
Key Facts
| Region | Maharashtra |
| Language | Marathi, Sanskrit |
| Publisher | Nirnaya Sagar Press, Mumbai |
| Founder | Nirnaya Sagar Press — founded 1864 by Jawaji Dadaji Chaudhari |
| Founded | 1864 |
| Calculation | Traditional Surya Siddhanta corrected to Drik Ganita with Lahiri Ayanamsa |
| Where to Get | Maharashtra bookstores, traditional Sanskrit publishers, libraries |
Nirnaya Sagar Press — A Pioneer
Nirnaya Sagar Press was founded in 1864 by Javaji Dadaji in Bombay (Mumbai). It became one of the first Indian presses dedicated to publishing classical Sanskrit literature in book form — printing Mahabharata, Ramayana, Upanishads, Puranas, and Dharma Shastra texts. The Press's decision to publish an annual panchang as part of its Sanskrit/Marathi catalog gave the Nirnaya Sagar Panchang its distinct scholarly authority.
Distinguishing Features
- Strong Dharma Shastra scholarly commentary
- Detailed nirnaya (decision) sections on disputed tithi observances
- Traditional Marathi Brahmin household reference
- Comprehensive vrata-niyama and parva (festival) explanations