A Panchangam is a Hindu almanac that tracks five critical astronomical elements every day: (Lunar day) Vara (Weekday) Nakshatra (Lunar mansion) Yoga (Luni-solar period) Karana (Half of a Tithi)
In Tamil astrology, the choice between and Thirukanitha (Drik) is a major point of discussion for those casting a birth chart . vakya panchangam birth chart