Pambu Panchangam

[1] The publisher's title for the almanac for the Tamil year 2012–2013 is Asal No.

These circles represent the 27 days the Moon takes to complete one full cycle.

[3][4] The publication of the yearly Pambu Panchangam was started by Konnur Manicka Mudhaliar in 1883 and during the initial years it was printed in a press, known by the name Manonmani Vilasam Press, established exclusively for printing the Panchangam.

The Press now only formulates and distributes the Panchangam, the actual printing being done by other printers on contract basis.

About three hundred thousand copies are printed and distributed every year.