Indian Astronomy and Hindu Mythology

The Rigveda, one of the four Vedas, contains hymns and verses that mention celestial bodies and astronomical phenomena.

Surya, also known as Ravi, is the solar deity in Hindu mythology, representing the Sun.

The constellation Ursa Major, known as 'Saptarishi' in Indian astronomy, is significant in Hindu mythology and navigation.

Amavasya, also known as the new Moon, is the period in the lunar calendar when the Moon is not visible from Earth.

Rahu, in Hindu mythology, is associated with the ascending lunar node, often depicted as a serpent's head.

Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in various cities across India.

Shukra, also known as Venus, is the deity associated with the planet Venus in Hindu mythology.

Purnima, also known as the full Moon, is the period in the lunar calendar when the Moon is fully illuminated.

Ketu, in Hindu mythology, is associated with the descending lunar node, often depicted as a serpent's tail.

Nakshatra is the ancient Indian astrological system that divides the zodiac into 27 divisions, each associated with a particular deity or symbol.

Mangala, also known as Mars, is the deity associated with the planet Mars in Hindu mythology.

Shukla Paksha, also known as the waxing Moon, is the period in the lunar calendar when the Moon is gradually increasing in illumination.

Chandra, also known as Moon, is the deity associated with the Moon in Hindu mythology.

Jyotisha is the ancient Indian astrological system that uses the positions of planets and stars to make predictions about an individual's life and future.

Budha, also known as Mercury, is the deity associated with the planet Mercury in Hindu mythology.