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. 

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Topic: History of India | Astronomy | Astrology | Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism