Traditionally Tamil Gowri Panchangam is used for checking auspicious time to start new work. Due to its simplicity, Gowri Panchangam can be used for any muhurtham. All Gowri Panchangam timings, including Nalla Neram, are based on Gowri Panchangam table published in respected Pambu Panchangam in Tamil Nadu.

There are five good Gowri Panchangam Amirdha, Dhanam, Uthi, Laabam and Sugam, to start auspicious work. Three bad Gowri Panchangam, Rogam, Soram and Visham, should be avoided.

The time between sunrise and sunset is called day Gowri Panchangam and the time between sunset and next day sunrise is called night Gowri Panchangam.