The Pambu Panchangam (Snake Almanac) for the 2023-2024 period covers the Tamil year Shobakiruthu (also spelled Sobhakrit), which officially began on April 14, 2023. It is the most widely used traditional almanac in Tamil Nadu for determining auspicious dates, festival timings, and astrological details. Key Details for 2023-2024 Tamil Year: Shobakiruthu (சோபகிருது).
Key Components of the Pambu Panchangam
| Feature | Pambu Panchangam | Sri Vakya Panchangam | Thirukanitha Panchangam | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Primary User Base | Sivacharyars, Farmers | General householders | Astrologers (Jothidars) | | Accuracy | Very high for Thithi & Nakshatra | Moderate | High for Graha positions | | Complexity | Medium (Easy tables) | Very Easy (Simple layout) | High (Complex calculations) | | Unique Feature | Snake (Pambu) lineage trust | Widely printed by Ramakrishna Mutt | Preferred for horoscope matching |
Review Gowri Panchangam: Use this specialized table within the almanac to find "Good" (Amirtha, Subha) versus "Bad" (Visha, Rogam) hourly segments for daily chores. The Tamil Calendar | PDF - Scribd
