For precise daily timings (tithi start, rahu kalam, etc.) consult a from institutions like Dharmapuram Adheenam or Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham’s Tamil desk.

This text is structured for general reference, religious study, or inclusion in an almanac guide. Introduction to the Vakya Panchangam The Vakya Panchangam is a traditional Tamil sidereal calendar system based on ancient astronomical calculations passed down through Siddhantic texts. Unlike the Drik (modern computed) Panchangam, Vakya relies on memorized Sanskrit verses (“vakyas”) to determine planetary positions, offering a unique methodology especially prevalent in Tamil Nadu’s Siva and Subramanya temples.