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To stay informed and plan your religious observances, please refer to the following links for accurate and up-to-date information on auspicious dates for fasts and festivals in Australia:
The 2025 festival calendar was coordinated by the Australian Council of Hindu Clergy (ACHC), in
collaboration with Hindu Organizations, Temples, and Associations (HOTA).
The 2025 Lunar Month Panchang is a collaborative effort by the Australian Council of Hindu Clergy (ACHC)
in partnership with Hindu Organizations, Temples, and Associations (HOTA). This panchang is tailored to suit
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), aligned with the 150° East longitude, and is applicable to all regions
observing this time zone. The initiative aims to foster unity within the Hindu community by standardizing the dates
for major festivals.
The Hindu calendar system is based upon the motion of the moon. Each lunar year comprises twelve months. The lunar year comprises 354 days, compared to 365 ¼ days of the Gregorian calendar, which is based on the solar system.
The twelve months of the year are lunar-based, where each month is divided into the bright half (waxing of the moon), known as the ‘shukla paksha and the dark half (waning of the moon), known as the ‘krishna paksha. The 15th day of the sukla paksha half (full moon), is known as Purnima, while the last day of KP (new moon), is known Amavashya.
The word “Panchang” is derived from Sanskrit language, it consists of two words, 'Panch' which means 'Five' and 'Ang' which means 'Limbs', i.e. 'Five Limbs'. The Panchang is consulted before initiating any auspicious task such as marriage, auspicious celebrations, puja, starting any business etc. to analyse a favourable date and time. By following this, obstacles can be tracked, and hurdles can be resolved, hereby adding to the success rate.
Hindu Panchang, also called Panchangam or Hindu Calendar, is an accumulation of numerous lunisolar calendars used widely in Vedic Astrology. A static method of timekeeping is adopted but differ on the basis of Moon or Sun Cycle, name of months and beginning of New Year.
The Hindu calendar year is based on the Vikram era, after King Vikram of Ujjain. The system is still widely used in Northern and Western India. The calendar began in 57-56 BCE.
PANCHANG: Five Elements of Hindu PanchangThe Hindu Panchang is a traditional calendar used to determine auspicious times and dates for various events and rituals. It comprises five key elements:
1. Vaar (Day of the Week)Description: The Panchang follows a seven-day week, starting from Sunday to Saturday.Significance: Each day is associated with a representative planet and is used to determine auspicious events and dates.
2. Tithi (The Lunar Day)Description: Tithi refers to the status and position of the Moon in either Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) or Krishna Paksha (waning phase).Significance: There are 14 tithis in both cycles between Amavasya (New Moon) and Purnima (Full Moon), influencing the timing of various rituals and festivals.
3. Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion)Description: The universe is divided into 12 constellations or zodiacs in Vedic Astrology. Nakshatras are groups of 27 stars that form a zodiac sign.Significance: The Nakshatras are analyzed based on the Moon’s position, affecting the determination of auspicious moments.
4. Karana (Half Lunar Day)Description: A Karana is half of a Tithi. Two Karanas make up a Tithi, with a total of 11 Karanas in all.Significance: There are 4 fixed Karanas and 7 movable ones, each influencing specific activities and events.
5. Yoga (Luni-Solar Day)Description: Yoga is calculated by summing the longitudes of the Moon and Sun and dividing the result into 27 parts, each 13°20' in size.Significance: Yoga influences various aspects of life and is used to determine the most auspicious times for ceremonies and rituals.
Together, these five elements of the Panchang provide a comprehensive framework for understanding and planning auspicious events in Hindu culture.
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