Aug 6, 2023
Aug 6, 2023
In this session we will the discuss the Hindu New Years and align it with the Panchang system in Hindu Dharma
On Sunday 08/06 from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm
About the Speaker: Mohan Krishna Sonti is an engineer by profession and is passionate about learning Hindu Texts and understanding traditional knowledge systems. He lives in Boston, USA.
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About the topic: Panchang, or the Hindu almanac, is an ancient method of timekeeping. It has 5 main components: Tithi, Yoga, Karana, Nakshatra and Vaar. Other than being a calendar, it is used in astronomy, astrology and locating the positions of planets and stars. Please join us in understanding the mathematics underlying the Panchang, including the differences in the sidereal and tropical years. We will look at it from the perspective of recently concluded Hindu New Years