Vaishnava Calendar for ISKCON 2024.01.14

This application functions as a comprehensive tool for calculating Vaishnava events and Panjika/Panchang (Hindu calendar) for any desired location. It now covers a span of 100 Gaurabdas (equivalent to 100 years), with detailed displays of Purnimanta masas within Gregorian month views. Users can conveniently export events to Google Calendar, Local Calendar, or the Clipboard, providing compatibility with various Widgets and Calendars. The app is rooted in the revered Shri Navadwipa Panjika, encompassing key Vaishnava and ISKCON events.

Features:

• The application supports a total of 157 Vaishnava events
• Operates offline without requiring an internet connection
• Does not access or store any personal identifying data
• Presents a user-friendly interface

Current Functionality:

1. Month View:
   • Displays the current day
   • Highlights Ekadashi fasting and Parana timings
   • Shows Purnima (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon) dates
   • Lists Vaishnava holidays as well as personalized events
2. Day View:
   • Presents Hindu calendar details - Panchang/Panjika data including tithi, paksha, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and vaara
   • Specifies Gaurabda, Chandra varsha, and year information
   • Includes Gaudia Vaishnava masa and Purnimanta masa details
   • Noteworthy features like Brahma Muhurta timings, sunrise and sunset data, moonrise and moonset times are provided
   • For days observing Ekadashi vrata, fasting start time, end time, and Ekadashi descriptions are available
   • Vaishnava holidays include descriptions and fasting information
3. Daylight Saving Time Support:
   Assists users in Europe, USA, and Australia with Daylight Saving Time adjustments.
4. Built-in Database:
   Incorporates a database of 4,000 cities for selecting the 'Current location' with ease.
5. Ancient Practices:
   Adheres to the principles outlined by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura in "Shri Navadwipa Panjika" to promote Sri Harinam Kirtan on a global scale.
6. Ekdashi Observance:
   Focuses solely on Shuddha (pure) Vaishnava Ekdashi practices alongside informative explanations.
7. Support for ISKCON Traditions:
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   • Implements both fasting start algorithms based on Mayapur city or the user's 'Current location'
   • Incorporates historical information on algorithms favored by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada till 1990
8. Language Support:
   Facilitates usage in various languages including Hindi, Bengali, English, Ukrainian, Russian, Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian & French.
<ii>"Export Events" Feature: Allows exporting events to Google calendar with cloud synchronization or Local/Offline calendar without such features. Additionally supports Clipboard saves for further use in various applications.</ii> ii>"Set Date" Feature: Part of a time machine tool enabling users to travel to specific dates between the years 1961-2061 without saving information between sessions. The app recalculates data based on system clock at each launch.</ii>