Overview
A REST API that provides Vedic calendar calculations including tithis, nakshatras, ekadashi dates, and ISKCON festival schedules. Used by several temple websites and mobile apps.
Endpoints
/api/today-- Current tithi, nakshatra, and paksha/api/ekadashi-- Next ekadashi with fasting guidelines/api/festivals-- Upcoming ISKCON festivals/api/panchang/:date-- Full panchang for any date
Technical Details
- Astronomical calculations based on Swiss Ephemeris
- Timezone-aware results for any location
- Caching layer for frequently requested dates
- Rate limiting and API key authentication