@bhash Lohri/Pongal/Sankranti are all Makara sankranti. This is a non-religious festival, connected to harvest. Another one is Baisaki/Vishu - Mesha sankranti, new year.
The Surya Siddhanta says all religious rites are regulated by the Moon. That's simply the way it is. No reasons.
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If you lived on the Moon, it would make sense for you to call daytime as shukla paksha and nighttime as krishna paksha. And the Surya Siddhanta was aware of this!
https://t.co/Le6sPTcI0i
Chandrayan 3 has made us aware that there is 14 days of continuous sunlight on the Moon. And the Surya Siddhanta was aware of this!
Continuing on my explanation if the #hindu#panchang, this episode explains #ayanamsha; #sayana and #nirayana systems; and precession of the equinox.
https://t.co/gZfYkBvrfC
This episode explains the astronomy behind the Nakshatras of the Hindu calendar. In doing so, I demonstrate the Moon visiting his 27 wives! https://t.co/28amQUi5DQ