India’s Master Regional Calendar & Panchangam Portal

Welcome to Regional Calendar India — your central gateway to authentic traditional calendars, regional Panchangam timings, festival dates, and auspicious Muhurtham calculations across 10 major Indian languages.

✨ 10 Regional Calendars🌞 Solar & Luni-Solar⏱️ High-Precision Ephemeris📥 Free HD Printables

Regional Calendar Editions

Select any regional language below to open its dedicated full interactive calendar and Panchangam:

Kollavarsham

മലയാളം കലണ്ടർ

Malayalam Calendar

Malayalam Era Kollavarsham, Nakshathram, Thidhi, Njaattuvela, and Kerala festivals.

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Thiruvalluvar

தமிழ் நாட்காட்டி

Tamil Calendar

Tamil Natchathiram, Thithi, Nalla Neram, Rahu Kalam, and Gowri Panchangam.

Tamil Nadu & PuducherryView Calendar →
Shaka Samvat

తెలుగు పంచాంగం

Telugu Panchangam

Telugu Tithi, Nakshatram, Durmuhurtham, Varjyam, and Amrutha Kalam.

Andhra Pradesh & TelanganaView Calendar →
Shaka Samvatsara

ಕನ್ನಡ ಪಂಚಾಂಗ

Kannada Panchanga

Kannada Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kala, Gulika Kala, and Karnataka Dina Visheshagalu.

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Vikram Samvat

हिंदी पंचांग

Hindi Panchang

Shubh Choghadiya, Abhijit Muhurat, Rahu Kaal, Vrat & Tyohar, and Vikram Samvat.

North & Central IndiaView Calendar →
Vikram Samvat

ગુજરાતી પંચાંગ

Gujarati Panchang

Day & Night Choghadiya, Vikram Samvat, Tithi, Nakshatra, and Gujarati Festivals.

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Bangabda

বাংলা পঞ্জিকা

Bengali Panjika

Bangabda San, Amrita Yoga, Mahendra Yoga, Tithi, and Durga Puja Nironoy.

West Bengal & TripuraView Calendar →
Shalivahana Shaka

मराठी पंचांग

Marathi Panchang

Shalivahana Shaka, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal, Sankashti Chaturthi, and festivals.

MaharashtraView Calendar →
Nanakshahi / Bikrami

ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕੈਲੰਡਰ

Punjabi Calendar

Nanakshahi & Bikrami Months, Gurpurab dates, Sangrand, and Punjabi Festivals.

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Odia San

ଓଡ଼ିଆ ପଞ୍ଜିକା

Odia Panjika

Odia Panji, Rashiphala, Parva Parvani, Amavasya, Purnima, and Jagannath Ratha Yatra.

OdishaView Calendar →

Understanding Indian Calendar Systems & Panchangam

India’s traditional timekeeping systems represent thousands of years of astronomical precision. Unlike the Gregorian calendar which relies purely on a solar tropical year of 365.2425 days, Indian regional calendars track the intricate orbital cycles of both the Sun (Surya) and Moon (Chandra) to determine daily Tithi, Nakshatra, and festival observances.

Key Distinction: Solar traditions track the Sun's transit (Sankranti) across 12 Rashis, while Luni-Solar calendars determine months by lunar synodic phases with intercalary leap months (Adhika Masa).

1. Solar vs. Luni-Solar Calendar Traditions

Regional calendars across India broadly fall into two principal categories:

  • Solar (Saura) Traditions: Calculated when the Sun enters each of the 12 Zodiac Rashi signs (Sankranti). Followed extensively in Kerala (Kollavarsham), Tamil Nadu (Thiruvalluvar), West Bengal (Bangabda), Odisha (Odia Panjika), and Punjab (Bikrami Solar).
  • Luni-Solar Traditions: Months are based on lunar synodic months (New Moon to New Moon in Amavasyanta, or Full Moon to Full Moon in Purnimanta) with intercalary leap months (Adhika Masa) added roughly every 32.5 months. Followed in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Telugu Panchangam), Karnataka (Kannada Panchanga), North India (Hindi Vikram Samvat), Gujarat (Gujarati Panchang), and Maharashtra (Marathi Shalivahana Shaka).

2. The Five Limbs of Panchangam (Pancha + Anga)

The word Panchangam translates to "Five Limbs" of astronomical calculation:

  1. Tithi (Lunar Day): Calculated by the 12° angular distance increase between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 Tithis in a lunar month (15 Sukla Paksha + 15 Krishna Paksha).
  2. Vara (Solar Day): The 7 days of the week named after planetary deities (Ravivara, Somavara, Mangalavara, Budhavara, Guruvara, Sukravara, Sanivara).
  3. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion): The 27 stellar asterisms along the ecliptic through which the Moon traverses during its sidereal period.
  4. Yoga (Solar-Lunar Sum): The 27 angular divisions computed by combining the ecliptic longitudes of Sun and Moon.
  5. Karana (Half Tithi): 60 Karanas in a lunar month, used for fine auspicious timing calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Solar (Saura) and Luni-Solar Indian calendars?

Solar calendars (such as the Malayalam Kollavarsham, Tamil Tiruvalluvar/Sankranti, Bengali Bangabda, and Odia Panjika) track the movement of the Sun into zodiac signs (Rashi Transit / Sankranti). Luni-Solar calendars (such as Telugu, Kannada, Hindi Vikram Samvat, Gujarati, and Marathi Shalivahana Shaka) calculate months based on the Moon phase cycles (Amavasyanta or Purnimanta) adjusted with intercalary leap months (Adhika Masa).

How are Tithi, Nakshatra, and Muhurtham timings calculated?

All calculation algorithms in Regional Calendar India utilize high-precision ephemeris mathematics based on Surya Siddhanta principles calibrated to exact regional geographical coordinates (latitude, longitude, and elevation). Tithi is calculated by measuring the exact longitudinal angular distance between the Sun and Moon.

Why do festival dates differ across various Indian states?

India's rich cultural diversity encompasses different regional calendar traditions. For example, the regional New Year occurs in mid-April for Solar traditions (Vishu, Puthandu, Poila Boishakh, Pana Sankranti, Baisakhi) while Luni-Solar traditions celebrate New Year during Chaitra Sukladi / Ugadi / Gudi Padwa in March/April.

Can I download and print the monthly calendar grids?

Yes! Every regional calendar subdomain allows you to download high-resolution HD calendar grid images (PNG format) optimized for personal use, wall printing, or community notices.