Starting on April 13/14, 2020, the Tamil New Year ushered in . The Pambu Panchangam from this year provided the dates for critical cosmic transitions, including the Rahu-Ketu Peyarchi (node shifts) and the highly anticipated Guru Peyarchi (Jupiter's transition from Sagittarius into Capricorn). The Year of Pilava (2021–2022)
| Feature | Pambu Panchangam | Vakya Panchangam | Thirukkanitha | |---------|------------------|------------------|----------------| | Base calculation | Pambu Siddhanta | Vakya method | Drik system | | Eclipse timing | Often 15–60 min difference | Standard | Closest to science | | Preferred by | Temple priests, rural astrologers | General public | Modern astrologers | | Availability | Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Malaysia | Pan-India | Limited | pambu panchangam 201011 2021
is one of the most popular and authoritative Tamil almanacs (Siddhanta system). It is widely used in Tamil Nadu and by Tamilians globally for determining auspicious times (Muhurtham), festivals, and astrological predictions. It follows the Solar and Lunar cycles to calculate the Panchangam elements (Thithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana). Starting on April 13/14, 2020, the Tamil New Year ushered in
: The day of the week, each associated with a specific planet. It is widely used in Tamil Nadu and
The holds an exalted position in Tamil culture as the most trusted traditional almanac for calculating auspicious times, festival dates, and planetary positions . For generations, millions of Tamil-speaking people across the globe have relied on this specific calendar—easily recognizable by its iconic snake ( Pambu ) illustration on the cover—to guide their daily rituals, weddings, housewarmings, and religious observances.
The Panchangam serves as a guide for individuals to plan their daily activities, festivals, and important events. It's an integral part of Hindu culture and tradition. Understanding the Panchangam helps in making informed decisions, choosing auspicious times for events, and being prepared for significant astrological events.
Whether you are looking at archives from 2010 or the recent 2021 version, the Pambu Panchangam provides: