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Panchang Calendar App: Hindu Calendar Development Guide

Build a panchang app with tithi, nakshatra, festivals, rahu kaal, and auspicious times.

January 7, 2026 - 15 min read

Core Features

Daily Panchang

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Vara

Sunrise/Sunset

Location-based accurate times

Rahu Kaal

Inauspicious periods to avoid

Choghadiya

Auspicious time periods

Festivals

Hindu festivals and vrat dates

Hora

Planetary hours for activities

Key Considerations

  • Location-based: Panchang varies by location. Use GPS or manual city selection.
  • Offline Support: Pre-fetch and cache panchang data for offline use.
  • Notifications: Festival alerts, eclipse warnings, auspicious muhurta reminders.
  • Regional Calendars: Support for Tamil, Telugu, Bengali regional variations.
  • Multi-language: UI and content in regional languages.

Monetization

  • Premium Features: Detailed muhurta analysis, personalized recommendations
  • Ads: Non-intrusive banners in free tier
  • Puja Services: Connect with pandits for rituals
  • E-commerce: Puja items, religious products

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