Jyotishavedanga, Jyotiṣa Vedāṅga, Jyotiṣavedāṅga, Jyotisha Vedanga: 2 definitions

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Jyotishavedanga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: Veda: Hinduism

Jyotisha Vedanga (Sanskrit: "Veda-limb of celestial science or astronomy-astrology") — ancient texts giving knowledge of astronomy and astrology, for understanding the cosmos and determining proper timing for Vedic rites. (Jyoti means light "of the sun, fire, etc.") See: jyotisha, vedanga.

Source: WikiPedia: Hinduism

The Jyotiṣavedāṅga is the earliest known Indian text on astronomy (Jyotisha), dated to 1400-1200 BCE (with the extant form possibly from 700-600 BCE).

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