Thirukanitha Panchangam is the modern, scientifically accurate Tamil panchangam. The word Thirukanitha (திருகணிதம்) means 'noble calculation' or 'sacred computation'. It uses the same Drik Ganita principles as the national Rashtriya Panchang, providing calculations aligned with actual astronomical observations. The Government of Tamil Nadu officially supports Thirukanitha. Tamil astrologers who prioritize precision for horoscope calculation prefer Thirukanitha over the traditional Vakya system. It is particularly used by the educated Tamil community and modern temples that have adopted scientific accuracy.
Published since: 19th century (formalized)
📅 Today's Panchang as per Thirukanitha Panchangam — 22 May 2026
📅 Friday, 22 May 2026 — Thirukanitha Panchangam Values
🌙 TithiSaptami (7th) (Shukla Paksha (Waxing))
until 5:05 AM
⭐ NakshatraAshlesha Pada 2
until 2:01 AM
🔯 YogaVriddhi
📅 VaraFriday (Shukravar)
🌅 Sunrise5:38 AM
🌇 Sunset6:46 PM
⚠️ Rahu Kalam10:34 AM – 12:12 PM
✅ Brahma Muhurta4:02 AM – 4:50 AM
⚖️ Comparison: Thirukanitha Panchangam vs HinduPlace (Swiss Ephemeris)
Both systems calculate the same panchang elements (tithi, nakshatra, etc.)
using the same traditional rules. The difference is only in how each system
determines the precise positions of the Sun and Moon.
Element
This System
HinduPlace (Swiss Ephemeris)
Match?
Tithi
Saptami (7th) until 5:05 AM
Saptami (7th) until 5:05 AM
✓ Same
Nakshatra end
Ashlesha until 2:01 AM
Ashlesha until 2:01 AM
✓ Same
Yoga end
Vriddhi until 8:06 AM
Vriddhi until 8:06 AM
✓ Same
Rahu Kalam
Same (depends only on sunrise/weekday — identical across systems)
✓ Same
Why do differences occur?
Thirukanitha Panchangam uses Thirukanitha Panchangam (Tamil Drik) which Thirukanitha (also written Thirukkanitha) is the Tamil name for Drik Ganita — the modern observational calculation system. The word Thirukkanitha means 'noble calculation' or 'sacred mathematical astr...
HinduPlace uses Swiss Ephemeris DE441 (error margin: Less than 1 second for tithi/nakshatra end times).
For most days the values are identical. On days when tithi or nakshatra changes
near sunrise/sunset, the transition time may differ by Less than 1 second (same as Swiss Ephemeris).
The Sankalpam is the ritual declaration recited before any puja or ceremony.
It includes today's tithi, nakshatra, vara, month, samvatsara, and your location.
It changes every single day.