Open AccessConcept of Time in Indian Astronomy
Author(s) -
G Rajarajeswari
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
shanlax international journal of arts, science and humanities (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-0397
DOI - 10.34293/sijash.v7i4.2065
Subject(s) - position (finance) , astronomy , history , physics , computer science , economics , finance
Time is an important tool for mankind. We follow it with clocks and calendars. It is very important to measure time, as it keeps track of the age of people, animals and anything around us. Measuring time is always relative and not absolute.The need for fixing proper time for performing rituals urged the astronomical quest in India..Astronomy is a science which plays a vital role in our day to day life.The Hindu Calendar is called Pañcāṅga. Pañcāṅga is a tool for knowing the movement and position of various celestial objects. It is used to calculate the auspicious timings of any day for performing the rituals.It is based on the positions of Sun and Moon.Calculation and measurement of time had been a need and an enigma for man from time immemorial. As time passed man used various methods and devices for its measurement. Man keeps improving upon his methods and devices.