Description
An Indian Ephemeris is a scholarly reference work that documents the daily solar and lunar reckoning systems used across India from 700 A.D. to 1799 A.D. Authored by the distinguished Indian mathematician and astronomer L.D. Swamikannu Pillai, this first volume presents detailed calculations and conversions of traditional Indian calendrical systems into their English equivalents.
The work serves as an invaluable resource for historians, astronomers, and researchers interested in understanding how ancient and medieval Indian civilizations tracked time and celestial phenomena. It encompasses the principal systems that were in currency throughout India during this millennium-long period, offering precise daily astronomical data. The volume is meticulously organized to facilitate easy reference and comparison between different Indian calendar systems and Western dating conventions.
This foundational text remains a critical scholarly resource for anyone studying Indian history, astronomy, mathematics, or cultural traditions related to timekeeping and calendar science.
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