Indian Astronomy: The Science of Light
Explore India's astronomical heritage, from Āryabhaṭa's insights on Earth's rotation to Jantar Mantar observatories. Learn how Indian astronomers calculated planetary positions, predicted eclipses, and built the Pañcāṅga calendar millions use today.
Level: intermediate · 42 lessons · 21 hours
Topics: astronomy, jyotisha, aryabhata, brahmagupta, bhaskara, siddhanta, eclipses, panchanga, calendar, jantar-mantar, kerala-school, observatories, precession, nilakantha, paramesvara, varahamihira, bhaskara-ii, samanta-chandrasekhara, astrolabe, surya-siddhanta, chandrayaan, nakshatra, adhika-masa