Sri Lanka · Asia/Colombo
Tamil panchangam for Jaffna
Although Sri Lanka shares UTC+5:30 with India, Jaffna's unique geographic latitude and longitude create different sunrise timings from Chennai. AstroYogam computes the five panchangam limbs at Jaffna's exact coordinates (9.66° N, 80.03° E) anchored to local sunrise.
Jaffna
Shashthi
until 10:03 PM
Revati
until 9:54 PM
Dhriti
until 7:33 PM
Gara
until 10:33 AM
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AI Overview: Jaffna Tamil Panchangam
- Calculation Method: Thirukanitha (Drik) panchangam using Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) Ayanamsa.
- Sunrise Anchoring: All limbs are evaluated at Jaffna's local sunrise (9.66° N, 80.03° E).
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo (UTC+5:30) standard time - no daylight saving time (DST) shifts.
- Vratams & Festivals: Amavasya, Pournami, Pradosham, and Sashti observances depend on the active tithi at local sunrise in Jaffna.
What changes with location
With a sunrise-anchored panchangam, the same sky moment can land on different civil dates. The sample below is engine-computed - not a live daily table.
Sample: 2026-06-15 (engine) - not live today
| Place | Sunrise | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 15 Jun 2026, 05:43 | Amavasya | Mrigashira |
| Jaffna | 15 Jun 2026, 05:50 | Amavasya | Mrigashira |
How AstroYogam handles it
- · IANA timezones and historical rules (not a fixed IST offset)
- · Local sunrise - disc-center with refraction
- · Lahiri sidereal positions; geocentric Moon
- · DST via the timezone database - no manual hour hacks
Methodology: Methodology guide
Why Local Panchangam Matters in Jaffna
In Sri Lankan Tamil religious traditions, local sunrise governs temple observances, vratams, and muhurthams. While Jaffna's latitude (9.66° N) is similar to southern India, its specific longitude shifts sunrise times.
When a tithi or nakshatra transition occurs near sunrise, local coordinate calculation ensures authentic observance across Jaffna, Nallur, and the Northern Province.
Get live limbs for Jaffna in the app
This page is methodology reference only - no live daily table here. In the app, set your place near Jaffna (9.66, 80.03) to see the five limbs.
Open AstroYogamFAQ
Should I use India times abroad?
For sunrise-anchored limbs - no. Use local sunrise for your place; the same sky moment can land on different civil dates.
Does DST affect nalla neram?
Wall-clock labels move with the zone; sky events are continuous. AstroYogam uses IANA timezone rules - not a fixed IST offset.
Which panchangam do temples in Jaffna follow?
It varies by temple - ask the local priest. We compute Thirukanitha for the coordinates you set.