Vakya Panchangam (also known as Vakya Panchanga) is a traditional South Indian lunisolar calendar system based on ancient astronomical formulas (vakyas or sentences). Unlike the modern Drik Panchangam (based on actual astronomical calculations), Vakya Panchangam uses memorized empirical rules (often in poetic Tamil or Sanskrit) to compute planetary positions, particularly the Moon and Sun. It is primarily followed in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, especially for religious and astrological purposes.
: Based on oral traditions and fixed formulas. It is still used by many Tamil temples today for traditional reasons. Drik Ganitha (Modern) vakya panchangam 1995
The primary critique of any Vakya edition from that era focuses on accuracy: Vakya (Ancient) Report: Vakya Panchangam for the Year 1995 1
To use the Vakya Panchangam for 1995, one must understand its five primary limbs (Panchanga): It is primarily followed in Tamil Nadu and
Date: Jan 15, 1995 (Sunday)
Sunrise: 6:36 AM (Chennai)
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Thithi: Sukla Chaturdashi (until 2:15 PM, then Poornima)
Nakshatra: Thiruvathirai (Ardra) (until 9:20 PM, then Punarpoosam)
Yogam: Vishkambha
Karanam: Bava & Balava
Varayogam: Siddha
Rahu Kalam: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM