Astrology horoscope 2017 Hindu Festivals Calendar, Hindu Tyohar Calend | Page 3

The word Panchang signifies " pancha( five)" and " ang( part)". Each of the five components( Tithi, Nakshatra, Karana, Yoga and var) together are called Panchang. Consequently, Hindu Calendar which demonstrates these five components for every day is called Panchang.

The Hindu calendar 2017depends on lunar months comparing to the periods of the moon. The majority of the Hindu celebrations are resolved in view of position of the Sun and the Moon.