What are Rahu and Ketu?
Rahu and Ketu are two astro-mythological terms of Vedic vintage which underwent change and expansion of meaning in 6th century CE. Contrary to many statements in print and on the…
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Rahu and Ketu in mythological and “astronomological” contexts
Indian Journal of History of Science, Vol, 45, no.2, June 2010, pp. 287-297 Rajesh Kochhar Abstract Rahu and Katu were deployed as planetary deities in the sixth century CE immediately…
Aryabhata reinstalled
Rajesh Kochhar Aryabhata (born AD 476) is the founder of Siddhantic astronomy which focused on developing mathematical algorithms for calculating planetary orbits and for predicting lunar and solar eclipses. His…
Scriptures, science and mythology:Astronomy in Indian cultures
Invited review presented at International Astronomical Union /UNESCO Symposium 260 : The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture, UNESCO Paris, 19-23 January 2009. Rajesh Kochhar CSIR Emeritus…
International Year of Astronomy
The Tribune, chandigarh, Friday, 2008 January 4 Rajesh Kochhar THE United Nations has declared the year 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) to commemorate…