German man discovers ancient Hindu text at flea market and seeks online help for identification

A German man discovered an old text in Devanagari script at a flea market in Hamburg and sought help on Reddit to identify it. He shared images of the pages, asking for assistance from the online community. Users quickly identified the text as a panchang, a Hindu calendar and astrology almanac, printed in Varanasi. The calendar is estimated to be 150 to 180 years old and was published by the Bhargava Press, linked to a notable historical figure. While the text is not considered rare or expensive, many users noted its significance as a cultural artifact, especially given its journey to Germany. The man expressed gratitude for the help and inquired about preserving the item.