Almanac in Malayalam
The Malayalam almanac is the പഞ്ചാംഗം (panchaamgam), from the Sanskrit for five limbs, the five astrological elements it tabulates. Say pan-chaam-gam. Families still consult one for auspicious dates for weddings, housewarmings and journeys.
Almanac, calendar, horoscope, priesthood.
അച്ഛൻ പഞ്ചാംഗം നോക്കി തീയതി കുറിച്ചു.
achchhan panchaamgam nokki theeyathi kurichu.
Father looked at the almanac and noted the date.
Dictionary entry
- പഞ്ചാംഗം (panchaamgam) — Almanac, calendar, horoscope, priesthood.
പഞ്ചാംഗം (panchaamgam) is both the printed yearly book and, by extension, the astrological reckoning inside it, which is why the entry also lists horoscope among its senses.
Common questions
How do you say almanac in Malayalam?
Use പഞ്ചാംഗം (panchaamgam), the almanac of auspicious times and calendar reckonings.
What are the five parts behind the name?
The traditional five are the lunar day, the asterism, the yoga, the karana and the weekday, all needed to fix an auspicious moment.