By Dr. Gyan Sharma
What Is Panchang?
If you have ever wondered why your grandmother checked the calendar before fixing a wedding date, the answer lies in the Panchang. The word comes from pancha (five) and anga (limb) — so it literally means “five limbs.” It is the traditional Hindu astronomical almanac, and people across India and the diaspora have relied on it for thousands of years to pick the right time for important events.