Raghunatha Iyer Vakya Panchangam Page

It is based on the Surya Siddhanta and specific planetary tables (Vakyas) attributed to ancient astronomers like Vararuchi.

While most modern calendars follow the Nirayana system, the Raghunatha Iyer Vakya Panchangam provides precise entry times for the Sun into each rashi (solar transit). This is critical for Tamil festivals like Pongal , Thai Velli (Fridays of Thai), and the famous Kumbakonam Mahamaham festival once every 12 years. Raghunatha Iyer Vakya Panchangam

The Raghunatha Iyer Panchangam is not just a calendar; it is a guide to righteous living (Dharma). It is based on the Surya Siddhanta and

Raghunatha Iyer (late 19th/early 20th century) was a renowned astrologer from Kumbakonam. He is said to have received divine guidance to preserve the Vakya method when colonial influence pushed Western astronomy into Indian almanacs. His descendants continue publishing annual editions. The Raghunatha Iyer Panchangam is not just a

Many major temples in Tamil Nadu, including those in Srirangam and Kanchipuram, strictly follow the Vakya Panchangam for fixing the dates of Brahmotsavams and other major festivals.