Indian astronomy flowered in the 5th–6th century, with Aryabhata, whose work, Aryabhatiya, represented the pinnacle of astronomical knowledge at the time.

The ancient Indian astronomers used the stars and the planets to create astrological charts and read omens, devising sophisticated mathematical models and developing many interesting theories, many …

Sep 12, 2023 · In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of ancient Indian astronomy and its enduring legacy. Vedic Foundations: The roots of Indian astronomy can be traced back to the Vedic …

Dec 15, 2023 · The ancient Indian sages held the belief that the cosmos consisted of five fundamental elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether (or space). They used many mythical narratives and texts …

Feb 20, 2024 · This blog post delves into the rich history of Indian astronomy, exploring how ancient Indian astronomers mapped the skies and how their contributions have had a lasting impact on …

May 2, 2025 · The ancient sages believed the cosmos comprised five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether (space), and they amassed knowledge through numerous mythical narratives. Vedic …

Aug 23, 2025 · This entire progress is not just about modern technology but also reflects the long tradition of astronomy in India. What our ancient astronomers once did with simple tools, keen …

India was a major center of ancient knowledge. Astronomy is referenced in the Rigveda, one of the foremost texts of Hinduism, created between 1700 and 1100 B.C. In this and other Vedic texts, …

Ancient Indian astronomy may be classified into two main categories: (1) the vedic astronomy and (2) the post vedic astronomy. The vedic astronomy is the astronomy of the vedic period i.e. the …

Because the Indus Valley civilization did not leave written records, the Vedanga Jyotisha, which dates from the Vedic period, is the oldest extant Indian astronomical text.