Mahashivaratri, astronomically speaking
Rajesh Kochhar There is a difference between Shivaratri and Mahashivaratri. There are in fact 12 Shivaratris, one of which is designated Maha for a specific reason. Moon becomes invisible…
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Science behind Indian festivals
Chief guest’s address delivered at Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala on National Science Day, 28 February 2009 Science behind Indian festivals Rajesh Kochhar CSIR Emeritus Scientist Indian…