In Indian Astrology a calendar is also known as panchanga or Panchang. The calendar is very important because it contain the most useful and important Hindu dates and timings. These are marked in every month as per the Hindu years and months. In almost every part of the world and particularly in India it is highly useful .The Panchang word is made up from the two words which is taken from Sanskrit with a literal meaning of having five limbs. As per its name there are 5 important elements which are always the part of the Panchang and represent a concept of five astrological elements. Their popularly known as thithi, Nakshatra, yoga, var and Karna. Every factor has its own importance when you go and have the in-depth knowledge about them. As far as the English meaning of Panchang is concern you can understand that Panchang means having a better way to do something.