Panchang is a very important aspect in Indian people day to day life. Many activities needs to be fixed for exact time and day. Panchang helps identify the correct and auspicious time and day for many activities such as festivals, hindu rituals, astrology calculations etc.

Panchang is made up of five elements

1. Day eg Monday
2. Nakshtra or star eg Rohini
3. Tithi or Hindu Lunar Day eg Dwitiya
4. Yog
5. Karan