“The one you use is vakya panchangam and the one the app uses is similar to ganita panchanga... Vakya panchagam is mainly used for rituals, shraddams, vratham etc.” Mahastro Pros and Cons for Your Horoscope Vakya Panchangam Thirukanitha (Drik) Panchangam Ancient mnemonic sentences Modern astronomical ephemeris Temple Use Standard for rituals/festivals Rarely used in traditional temples Observation Does not account for current sky Matches what is visible via telescope Regionality Highly popular in Tamil Nadu Universal across Kerala and North India Final Verdict
There is no absolute "right" or "wrong" system. The key is : vakya panchangam based horoscope
Creating a horoscope via this system is a ritualistic math process. Here is how a Vakya astrologer differs from a Drik astrologer: “The one you use is vakya panchangam and