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 | | In Hindu Society, all important functions or rituals will be conducted only after choosing a proper time for them This is done with the help of Almanac or Panchanga(m), an important booklet possessed by every house-hold in Hindu families throughout the world. |
 | | Thus, apart from individual’s activities, dates for the festivals, sowing of plants and other agricultural activities and common religious functions are also chosen or determined on the basis of auspicious time indicated in the Panchanga. |
 | | Panchangam or Almanac will furnish the user with the details like duration of Thidhis, Nakshatras (stars), moments of Grahas, auspicious occasions, Muhurats, Festivals, Subh and Asubh, Sunrise, Sunset, Varjyam (dur-Muhurat), etc. for all the days. |
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