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Naga Panchami / Garuda Panchami 2020

Naga Panchami / Garuda Panchami 2020 was on Saturday 25 July 2020 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Friday 24 July 2020.

Source: the thithi, star or Tamil month at Chennai sunrise (13.09°N, 80.28°E), by the Vakya almanac; the same day across Tamil Nadu · How we calculate

Chennai,
Vakya panchangamThe traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow.
In India (Chennai) Saturday, 25 July 2020 Aadi 10
Other method:
ThirukanithaModern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.
gives Friday, 24 July 2020. Why?

Naga Panchami / Garuda Panchami 2020 in India is on Saturday, 25 July 2020. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.

Why this date?
Vakya
Sat 25 Jul · Aadi 10
Panchami (until 2:42 pm)
Star
Uthiram (until 5:19 pm)
Thirukanitha
Fri 24 Jul · Aadi 9
Thithi
Chathurthi (until 2:34 pm)
Star
Pooram (until 4:02 pm)

The two methods place the thithi or star boundary differently, so the day moves. Follow your temple or family.

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When is Naga Panchami / Garuda Panchami 2020?

Saturday, 25 July 2020 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).

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