Panchanga / Panchang
Literal Meaning
Five limbs
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
Sanskrit 'pancha' (five) + 'anga' (limb): the traditional Hindu almanac, named for the five elements of time it tracks (tithi, vara, nakshatra, yoga, karana).
Spiritual Insight & Context
Panchangas are consulted to fix the auspicious timing of fasts, festivals, and rituals, including the precise window for breaking an Ekadashi fast.