Introduction to Hindu / Indian Calendar Systems by Prof Narahari Achar

Описание: This is an informal discussion with Prof Narahari Achar during his visit to India Week 2013 to UMCP campus. DESI team requested him for an overview of the Calendar Systems prevalent in India, and he graciously accepted the request.

He explains the rational behind many concepts commonly known to millions of Indians and how they are connected with the way things are. From planetary motion and concept of measuring time to the traditional stories about 28 wives of moon many interesting concepts are explained here.

The session ends with an overview of the Planetorium software used to study planetary motion, and developed in part by NASA.