Panchangam, also known as Panchang, is an important part of the traditional Hindu calendar. The word Panchangam comes from two Sanskrit words: Pancha means five and Anga means parts.
Panchangam consists of five important elements: Tithi, Nakshatra, Yogam, Karanam, and Vaaram. These five elements help people understand daily astrological timings and traditional auspicious days.
Let's understand each element in simple terms.
Tithi refers to a lunar day based on the position of the Moon in relation to the Sun. Generally, there are 30 Tithis in a lunar month, divided into two parts:
Important Tithis include Pournami, Amavasai, Prathamai, Dwithiyai, Thirithiyai, Chaturthi, Panchami, Sashti, Sapthami, Ashtami, Navami, Dasami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, Thrayodashi, and Chaturdashi.
Nakshatra refers to the position of the Moon in the zodiac. In traditional Vedic astrology, there are 27 main Nakshatras.
Each Nakshatra has its own traditional significance. People refer to Nakshatras when selecting auspicious timings for activities such as marriage, housewarming, naming ceremonies, purchasing property, and starting a new business.
Yogam is calculated using the combined positions of the Sun and Moon. In traditional astrology, there are 27 Yogams.
Each Yogam has its own significance and is traditionally considered when selecting suitable timings for important activities.
Karanam is half of a Tithi. Two Karanams together make one complete Tithi.
There are 11 types of Karanams in traditional Panchangam:
Karanam is also considered when identifying auspicious timings for daily activities and special occasions.
Vaaram refers to the seven days of the week. Each day is traditionally associated with a particular planet.
Each day has its own traditional spiritual significance and is associated with different prayers and worship practices. See the seven days below.
RavivaaramSunday
SomavaaramMonday
MangalavaaramTuesday
BudhavaaramWednesday
GuruvaaramThursday
SukravaaramFriday
SanivaaramSaturday
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