What is "panchangam"

A panchānga (, , , , ,) is a Hindu calendar and almanac, which follows traditional units of Hindu timekeeping, and presents important dates and their calculations in a tabulated form. It is sometimes spelled Pancanga, Panchanga, Panchaanga, or Panchānga, and is pronounced Panchānga. Pachangas are used in Jyotisha .

In Eastern India, including Assam, Bengal, Orisa the Panchangam is referred to as Panjika.