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Dana Kala Nirnaya (दानकालनिर्णयः) (view source)
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'''Panchanga''' is a collection of 5 Angas based on sunrise and sunset, moon's position, time of the day and based on these gives the primary information about the Tithi (based on monthly lunar movement), Vara (day of the week), Nakshatra (star of the day from the 27 stars), Yoga (27 Yogas are present) and Karana (11 karanas are present).
'''Panchanga''' is a collection of 5 Angas based on sunrise and sunset, moon's position, time of the day and based on these gives the primary information about the Tithi (based on monthly lunar movement), Vara (day of the week), Nakshatra (star of the day from the 27 stars), Yoga (27 Yogas are present) and Karana (11 karanas are present).
=== Masa ===
Information about special danas during different months of the year is also mentioned in the texts.
Chatra Dana
This refers to daan of an umbrella or parasol, and a pair of shoes or wood slippers to a learned Brahmin or a Brahmin scholar. The donor of an umbrella is honoured by divine beings and Brahmins in Indra Lok. The donor of a pair of shoes is able to crush all obstacles (thorns) and enemies and attains divine Gau Loka.
The story of Prince Hemkant of Bangdesh illustrates the value of donating an umbrella during '''Vaishakha''' month. The Prince had killed 300 students once for not offering him hospitality while he was out hunting. As a result, his father, King Kushketu, sent him into exile. After 28 years of wandering, he once saw a learned Brahmin who had fainted due to the heat of Vaishakh month. The Prince, feeling pity, fashioned an umbrella with twigs and palash leaves, and held it over the Brahmin. He then also gave him some water. The Brahmin recovered due to this. This act of pity helped expiate the sin of murder of 300 students. The Prince was then reconciled with his father, and eventually crowned as King.
Kartika masa is considered a holy month with special donations of Amla (Indian gooseberry) pumpkin.
=== Tithi ===
=== Tithi ===
Danas made on certain tithis are said to yield inexhaustible rewards.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
Danas made on certain tithis are said to yield inexhaustible rewards.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />