Hindu Panchang Traditions
India's diverse regional traditions each have unique approaches to Vedic calendar calculations. Explore how different regions interpret the sacred panchang.
North Indian (Purnimant)
Delhi, UP, Punjab, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar
Follows Purnimant calendar where lunar month ends on full moon (Purnima). Uses Lahiri Ayanamsa for calculations.
Key Features:
- ✓Month ends on Purnima (full moon)
- ✓Vikram Samvat calendar
- ✓Shukla Paksha comes first
- ✓Popular in most of North India
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Kashi Panchang
Varanasi, Eastern UP, Purvanchal
Traditional Kashi calculations used in the holy city of Varanasi. Follows strict classical Jyotish principles.
Key Features:
- ✓Strictest adherence to classical texts
- ✓Additional local observances
- ✓Emphasis on Ganga-related rituals
- ✓Unique muhurat calculations
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Mithila Panchang
Darbhanga, North Bihar, Jharkhand
Traditional Mithila/Darbhanga panchang with unique regional observances and calculation methods.
Key Features:
- ✓Maithili cultural traditions
- ✓Unique Vivah Panchami observance
- ✓Regional nakshatra preferences
- ✓Special Chhath calculations
Popular Ceremonies:
Bengali Panjika
West Bengal, Bangladesh, Assam
Bengali calendar system with unique new year (Poila Boishakh) and festival calculations.
Key Features:
- ✓Bengali San calendar
- ✓Amanta system (month ends on Amavasya)
- ✓Unique Durga Puja calculations
- ✓Regional festival timing
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South Indian (Amanta)
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala
Follows Amanta calendar where lunar month ends on new moon (Amavasya). Krishna Paksha comes first.
Key Features:
- ✓Month ends on Amavasya (new moon)
- ✓Shalivahana Saka calendar
- ✓Krishna Paksha comes first
- ✓Different Ugadi/Vishu celebrations
Popular Ceremonies:
Gujarati Panchang
Gujarat, Mumbai, Rajasthan (some areas)
Gujarati calendar with unique new year starting from Kartik Shukla Pratipada (day after Diwali).
Key Features:
- ✓New Year after Diwali
- ✓Vikram Samvat calendar
- ✓Unique business muhurat traditions
- ✓Chopda Pujan importance
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Calendar System Comparison
| Aspect | North Indian (Purnimant) | South Indian (Amanta) |
|---|---|---|
| Month Ends On | Purnima (Full Moon) | Amavasya (New Moon) |
| Paksha Order | Shukla Paksha first | Krishna Paksha first |
| Era Used | Vikram Samvat | Shalivahana Saka |
| New Year | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Ugadi) |
| Ayanamsa | Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) | Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) |
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