Question 1

What is the Telugu calendar system?

Accepted Answer

The Telugu calendar (తెలుగు పంచాంగం) follows the Hindu lunisolar system. It is used predominantly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Telugu New Year, called Ugadi, falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (March-April). The calendar tracks Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (star), Yoga, Karana, and Varjyam/Durmuhurtham periods for daily activities.

Question 2

What are the Telugu months?

Accepted Answer

The 12 Telugu months are: చైత్రం (Chaitra), వైశాఖం (Vaishakha), జ్యేష్ఠం (Jyeshtha), ఆషాఢం (Ashadha), శ్రావణం (Shravana), భాద్రపదం (Bhadrapada), ఆశ్వయుజం (Ashwin), కార్తీకం (Kartik), మార్గశిరం (Margashirsha), పుష్యం (Pausha), మాఘం (Magha), and ఫాల్గుణం (Phalguna).

Question 3

What is Varjyam (వర్జ్యం)?

Accepted Answer

Varjyam is an inauspicious time period in the Telugu panchangam that should be avoided for starting new ventures, important tasks, or auspicious activities. It typically lasts about 1.5 hours and its timing changes daily based on the nakshatra and other planetary positions. During Varjyam, routine activities can continue normally.

Question 4

What is Durmuhurtham (దుర్ముహూర్తం)?

Accepted Answer

Durmuhurtham is an inauspicious time period (about 48 minutes) that should be avoided for starting new activities. It occurs during the day and its timing varies. While Varjyam is based on nakshatra calculations, Durmuhurtham is based on muhurta divisions of the day. Important ceremonies, journeys, and new ventures should be avoided during this time.

Question 5

What is Rahu Kalam (రాహు కాలం)?

Accepted Answer

Rahu Kalam is an inauspicious period ruled by the shadow planet Rahu, lasting roughly 1.5 hours each day. The day from sunrise to sunset is divided into eight equal parts, and Rahu Kalam occupies a fixed part that rotates by weekday — so the exact clock time depends on your location's sunrise and sunset. As a rough guide (for a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM day) it falls around: Sunday 4:30-6:00 PM, Monday 7:30-9:00 AM, Tuesday 3:00-4:30 PM, Wednesday 12:00-1:30 PM, Thursday 1:30-3:00 PM, Friday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Saturday 9:00-10:30 AM. This calendar computes the precise timing for your selected city. New activities should be avoided during this time.

Question 6

How is Ugadi (ఉగాది) celebrated in Telugu states?

Accepted Answer

Ugadi, the Telugu New Year, is celebrated by preparing Ugadi Pachadi (a dish with six tastes representing life's experiences), decorating homes with mango leaf thotans, listening to the Panchanga Shravanam (yearly predictions), wearing new clothes, and visiting temples. In 2026, Ugadi falls on March 19th, marking the beginning of the Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram.

Question 7

What is the difference between Amanta and Purnimanta systems?

Accepted Answer

The Telugu calendar follows the Amanta (Amavasyant) system where each month ends on Amavasya (new moon). This is used in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The Purnimanta system (used in North India) ends each month on Purnima (full moon). Both systems have the same festivals but the month assignment may differ for Krishna Paksha festivals.

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