You find a festival date in a search result, but the page does not say which city its Panchang details use. Before planning a puja around that information, check the location behind the calendar.
Why Location Matters
Panchang timings are presented in relation to place, so a date or observance time published for one city should not automatically be applied everywhere. Differences in location can matter when people are checking a specific local observance.
A page that names its city or clearly asks for yours gives you a more useful starting point than a date displayed without context. When the location is missing, treat the information as something to verify, not a universal answer.
Verify Before You Plan
Look up the observance using your city and compare the result with a trusted local Panchang or a knowledgeable local source. If two sources differ, check whether they refer to the same place and observance before deciding what applies to your household.
Avoid relying on a date copied into an old post or an image without a stated year and location. If your family follows a particular local tradition, include that context in your check rather than assuming a general calendar covers every practice.
Keep the Reminder Visible
A useful festival guide should make the location requirement easy to notice, not leave it in fine print. Keep this reminder close to any Panchang information: verify according to your city.
This material is general religious and cultural information. Confirm details according to local tradition, a guru, or a trusted Panchang. Before making plans, use a source that identifies the city and the relevant observance.