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Ritucharya, seasons, astronomy, Surya Siddhanta
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Module 2
Solar Mechanics and Seasonal Markers
1
Surya Gati: Solar Motion and Sun's True vs. Mean Positions
Explain the different types of solar motion (Surya Gati) and the concept of the Sun's mean and true positions.
2
Calculating Solar Longitude with Suryasiddhanta
Calculate the true longitude of the Sun for a given date using basic Suryasiddhanta principles.
3
Understanding Solstices and Equinoxes by Solar Longitude
Define and locate the solstices (Ayana) and equinoxes (Vishuvat) based on the Sun's longitude.
Sun's Declination and Its Impact on Day Length & Solar Intensity
Correlate the Sun's declination (Kranti) with changes in day length and solar intensity.
5
Tropical vs. Sidereal Zodiacs & Seasons
Differentiate between the tropical (Sayana) and sidereal (Nirayana) zodiacs and their relevance to seasons.
6
Decoding Uttarayana & Dakshinayana
Determine the start and end of Uttarayana and Dakshinayana based on the Sun's movement.
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Foundations of Suryasiddhanta Astronomy
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Bridging Astronomy with Ayurvedic Principles