Panchang for Saturday 23 March, 2024

What is Panchang or Panchangam ?

Panchang or panchangam is a Hindu calendar. Which is determined on astronomical events. Astronomical information is tabulated in the Panchang. Whose use becomes very important for doing astrology or Hindu religious legislation. Specific Nakshatras, Karanas or Yogas appear to play an important role when an event occurs. This information can be found by astrology. Horoscope is given by astrology calculations using Panchang.

The word Panchang is used from Sanskrit. Panchang means the five organs which represent the sources of energy. This source is included in both the visible and the invisible. Location or region, time, date, etc., the exact Panchang result is very important for any Muhurta. Tithi, Yoga, Vara, Nakshatra and Karan are the five characteristics of the Panchang. These five characteristics of Panchang, when the balance is maintained for a particular reason, it is called Muhurta. Shubh Muhurta becomes very important for performing religious rituals, legislation, for performing any work.

Why we need Panchang?

Panchang is used to see the main elements, time count, date wise, fast, auspicious time, etc. Astrology guide's daily Panchang including Nakshatra, Yoga, Karan, Auspicious time, Muhurta, Moon force, Tara force is easily available in Panchang.

The determination of Panchang is dependent on the speed of the universe. Therefore, as the earth travels, the calendar appears to change according to the time zone. Hence the same Panchang may be different for different regions. Therefore, it is very important to choose the region for the correct panchang timing.