Namaskar India - Tales from Indian History and Mythology
Aradhana Duppala
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Mahakaleshwar: The Embodiment of Time and Death | Concept of Time Series
This episode delves into the profound concept of time and death in Hindu philosophy, embodied by Lord Shiva as Mahakaal. Set against the backdrop of the holy Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain (India), the episode weaves together mythology, astronomy, and spiritual insights.Bibliography:Shastri, J. L. (1970). Shivapurana. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers.Debroy, B. (2012). The Shiv Purana. Penguin Books India.Flood, G. D. (1996). An Introduction to Hinduism. Cambridge University Press.Kramrisch, S. (1981). The Presence of Siva. Princeton University Press.Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | HinduismKo-fi: http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindiaUPI ID: 9893547492@paytmPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppalaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/namaskarindialive/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppalaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaskarIndiaWhatsApp Discussions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8IUJPlB32cA2soTjrTghVWhatsApp Announcements: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVd5UHxumW90TxLHjkB89k
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Panchang: The Hindu Almanac | Concept of Time Series
Uncover how the 'five limbs' of Panchang—Tithi, Yoga, Karana, Nakshatra and Var—shape daily life and auspicious events through celestial observations. Learn how the Hindu calendar harmoniously blends solar and lunar cycles to maintain alignment with nature's rhythms, ensuring a prosperous life in tune with the cosmic order.Bibliography:Sen, S. N., & Bag, A. K. (1983). The Sūrya-Siddhānta: A Text-book of Hindu Astronomy. Philadelphia: American Philosophical Society.Kapoor, S. D. (2005). Indian Calendar from Post-Vedic Period to AD 1900: An Analytical Study. New Delhi: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.Burgess, E. (2002). The Surya Siddhanta and the Siddhanta Siromani: A Textbook of Hindu Astronomy. Alachua, Florida: Golden Egg Publishing Company.Topic: History of India | Astronomy | AstrologyKo-fi: http://ko-fi.com/namaskarindiaUPI ID: 9893547492@paytmPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/aduppalaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/namaskarindialive/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/namaskarindialiveTwitter: https://twitter.com/AradhanaDuppalaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NamaskarIndiaWhatsApp Discussions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8IUJPlB32cA2soTjrTghVWhatsApp Announcements: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KVd5UHxumW90TxLHjkB89k
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Tithi: A Lunar Odyssey | Concept of Time Series
This episode uncovers the captivating world of tithis, the lunar days that form the core of the Hindu calendar. We delve into their calculation based on the moon's celestial dance and explore the two dominant systems, Amavasyanta and Purnimanta. We uncover the fascinating phenomena of Tithi Vrddhi and Tithi Kshaya, caused by the moon's varying speed due to its elliptical orbit.
Bibliography:
Seth, H. C. (1994). Hindu calendar. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers.
Lochtefeld, J. (2002). Tithis in the Hindu calendar. In The illustrated encyclopedia of Hinduism (Vol. 2, pp. 710-711). Rosen Publishing.
Sharma, R. C. (2004). The Hindu calendar: A cultural and scientific perspective. Pustak Mahal.
Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology
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Kundali: The Cosmic Blueprint | Concept of Time Series
Kundali: Is it destiny written in the stars or an intriguing system of ancient wisdom? We're diving into the world of birth charts, exploring how they're made, and what they might (or might not) tell us about ourselves.
Bibliography:
Parāśara, & Rao, R. S. (2000). Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (Vol. 1). Parashara Jyotishalaya.
deFouw, H., & Svoboda, R. (1996). Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India. Lotus Press.
Kurczak, R. (2011). The Art and Practice of Vedic Astrology: Vol 1: The Fundamentals of Chart Interpretation. Himalayan Institute.
Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology
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Cosmic Timekeeping: The Nakshatras | Concept of Time Series
This episode explores the nakshatras, the fundamental concept of the Vedic astrological system. Nakshatras refer to the division of the sky into 27 equal segments, each named after a prominent star. Aligning with the 12 zodiac signs, nakshatras are considered a cosmic clock, with one day passing as the moon moves through each nakshatra, repeating every 27 days.
Bibliography:
Padmanabham, T. (2017). History of Indian Astronomy. Springer.
Dixit, B., & Sewell, R. (2013). Indian Calendar.
Subbarayappa, B. V. (2004). The history of Indian astronomy. Springer.
Harness, D. M. (1999). The nakshatras: The lunar mansions of Vedic astrology. Lotus Press.
Agrawal, D. P. (2004). India's scientific heritage. Pearson Education India.
Kelley, D. H., & Milone, E. F. (2005). Exploring ancient skies: An encyclopedic survey of archaeoastronomy. Springer Science & Business Media.
Rao, S. B. (2000). Astronomy in India: A historical perspective. Universities Press.
Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology | Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
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