Festival
Festivals are very important in Sanatan Samaj.Festivals fill new energy in our life with joy and gaiety. Irrespective of the period, the importance of...
What is the Hindu Festival Calendar?
The Hindu calendar, traditionally called Panchang, is the main system used in India for religious festivals, fasts, rituals, and astrological calculations. It is based on the movements of both the moon and the sun. It includes the analysis of Tithi (lunar date), Vaar (day), Nakshatra (constellation), Yoga, and Karana.
In India’s cultural heritage, the Panchang holds a special place. It is commonly known as the Hindu calendar, which not only shows the dates of festivals and fasts but also serves as a deep guide for astrology, auspicious timings (muhurat), seasons, and religious traditions. This calendar is based on the motion of the sun and moon and includes the year, month, tithi (date), fortnight (paksha), and nakshatras.
The history of the Hindu Panchang is thousands of years old. Its earliest mention is found in the Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda, where time, seasons, dates, and constellations are described in a very scientific way.
