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IKS Lecture3 Indian Astronomy 1 by vivek is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document provides an overview of Indian astronomy, focusing on the contributions of Āryabhaṭa and the historical context of astronomical knowledge in India. It discusses the significance of celestial objects in timekeeping and navigation, detailing the motions of the Sun and Moon, the concept of nakṣatras, and the division of the year into seasons and months. Additionally, it touches on the development of the seven-day week and the naming of days after celestial bodies.

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vivek

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