Panchang Website Developer Needed (Swiss Ephemeris | No API) Job Overview We are looking for an experienced developer to build a Panchang (Hindu Calendar) website from scratch, using Swiss Ephemeris for accurate astronomical calculations. Important: This project must be built without using any external Panchang APIs. All calculations should be done internally. Project Goal To develop a highly accurate, fast, and scalable Panchang system that generates daily Panchang details based on location and date. Key Responsibilities Panchang Calculation Engine Implement Panchang logic using Swiss Ephemeris Handle: Latitude / Longitude Time zones (IST + scalable for other regions) Generate Daily Panchang Data System should calculate and display: Tithi Nakshatra Yoga Karana Sunrise & Sunset Moonrise & Moonset Rahu Kaal Gulika Kaal Yamaganda Kaal Abhijit Muhurat Calendar Interface Monthly calendar view Click any date → detailed Panchang Highlight festivals & important days Location-Based Panchang Auto-detect user location OR manual selection Support major Indian cities Festival & Muhurat Logic Display: Ekadashi Amavasya / Purnima Major Hindu festivals Based on Panchang rules (not static data) Required Skills Experience with Swiss Ephemeris integration (mandatory) Strong knowledge of: Astronomy-based calculations Date/time & timezone handling Backend experience (any): Python / Node.js / PHP Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL Deliverables Fully functional Panchang calculation engine Clean frontend UI Optimized backend logic Scalable codebase Basic documentation Restrictions No use of Panchang APIs No copied logic from other websites Must be calculation-based system Nice to Have Multi-language support (Hindi / English) Mobile responsive design SEO-friendly structure When Applying, Please Share: Relevant past work (especially astrology/Panchang projects) Experience with Swiss Ephemeris Your approach to building this system Estimated timeline Budget quote Project Type Fixed price / Hourly (open to discussion) Long-term opportunity for future enhancements