Panchang (पंचांग) is the Hindu almanac and calendar system. 'Pancha' means five, 'anga' means limb — it has 5 essential elements.
Panchang is calculated from the positions of the Sun and Moon. The Moon moves approximately 13.2° per day through the 27 nakshatras. The tithi advances 12° of angular separation between Sun and Moon. HinduPlace uses Swiss Ephemeris DE441 — the most accurate planetary position data available.
Different regions of India use different calculation methods. The main systems are Drik Ganita (Swiss Ephemeris — most accurate), Surya Siddhanta (traditional North India), and Vakya (traditional Tamil Nadu). Learn about all 20+ systems →
