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An Indian Ephemeris is a scholarly and comprehensive reference work that documents the daily solar and lunar reckoning systems prevalent in India during the medieval and early modern periods. Authored by L.D. Swamikannu Pillai, this volume spans from 700 to 1799 A.D., providing meticulous calculations according to the principal astronomical systems used throughout India.
This first volume includes detailed ephemeris data with corresponding English equivalents, making it invaluable for scholars, historians, and researchers studying Indian astronomy, mathematics, and calendar systems. The work demonstrates the sophistication of Indian astronomical knowledge and timekeeping methods across various regions and traditions. It serves as a critical resource for those researching Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain calendrical traditions.
The ephemeris format presents daily lunar and solar positions in an accessible manner, allowing researchers to cross-reference Indian astronomical calculations with Western calendrical systems. This dual-system approach has established it as an essential reference for academic study of ancient and medieval Indian science.
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