Jagannath Panjika — The Temple Calendar
Jagannath Panjika (ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ପଞ୍ଜିକା) is the official almanac published by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, Puri. It is the most authoritative Hindu calendar followed across coastal Odisha and for all temple rituals.
Quick Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Shree Jagannath Temple Administration |
| Location | Puri, Odisha |
| Language | Odia |
| Used For | Temple rituals, festival dates, muhurta |
| Follows | Suryasiddhanta calculations |
What It Contains
Daily Panchanga
The Jagannath Panjika provides daily:
- ✦ତିଥି (Tithi) — Lunar day
- ✦ନକ୍ଷତ୍ର (Nakshatra) — Lunar constellation
- ✦ଯୋଗ (Yoga) — Auspicious/inauspicious period
- ✦କରଣ (Karana) — Half of a tithi
- ✦ରାହୁକାଳ (Rahu Kala) — Inauspicious time
- ✦ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟୋଦୟ/ଅସ୍ତ — Sunrise/Sunset times
Temple-Specific Information
- ✦ରଥଯାତ୍ରା dates and schedules
- ✦ଏକାଦଶୀ fasting days
- ✦ସଙ୍କ୍ରାନ୍ତି dates
- ✦Temple seva timings
- ✦Mahaprasad availability
Festival Calendar
Complete dates for:
- ✦Snana Yatra
- ✦Rath Yatra
- ✦Bahuda Yatra
- ✦Suna Besha
- ✦Chandan Yatra
- ✦And all major Hindu festivals
Why Jagannath Panjika?
Temple Authority
The Jagannath Temple has maintained its own astronomical calculations for centuries. The gajapati (temple priests) use this panjika exclusively for:
- ✦Determining ritual timings
- ✦Setting festival dates
- ✦Calculating auspicious moments
Regional Importance
Jagannath Panjika is preferred in:
- ✦Puri district
- ✦Coastal Odisha (Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Balasore)
- ✦Odia communities worldwide
"When in doubt about any religious date in coastal Odisha, Jagannath Panjika is the final word."
Differences from Other Panjikas
| Aspect | Jagannath Panjika | Other Panjikas |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | Jagannath Temple | Various |
| Calculations | Suryasiddhanta | May vary |
| Festival dates | Temple-specific | Regional |
| Rath Yatra timing | Definitive | Reference |
How to Use
- ✦Daily Reference — Check tithi, nakshatra for the day
- ✦Festival Planning — Get accurate dates for festivals
- ✦Muhurta — Find auspicious times for weddings, griha pravesh
- ✦Ekadashi — Know fasting dates
Significance
The Jagannath Panjika represents:
- ✦Continuity — Centuries of astronomical tradition
- ✦Authority — Official temple sanction
- ✦Accuracy — Based on ancient Suryasiddhanta
- ✦Cultural identity — Symbol of Odia heritage
Related: Rath Yatra • Biraja Panjika • Calendar