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[[File:28 Abhijit draw.png|thumb|Abhijit, the 28th nakshatra, as depicted in temples.]] |
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[[File:28 Nakshatra Abhijit stellarium.gif|thumb|The 28th nakshatra is typically identified with the area around Vega; here mapped to the Stellarium star chart (SMH for WGSN 2025). ]] |
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... is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it. |
... is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it. |
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==Etymology and History== |
==Etymology and History== |
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What does the term mean, does it always have the same meaning - was it changed over time. |
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=== Origin of Constellation === |
=== Origin of Constellation === |
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Abhijit means "The Victorious One". The depiction in temples typically shows a man with two faces (looking to all directions) holding two stars in his hands. One of the two stars is interpreted as Vega (α Lyrae). As this is the fifth brightest star in the night sky, the other one mostbe much fainter; perhaps it is associated with the two stars η, θ Lyrae that are typically referred to as "double star" in ancient time (not in the modern sense of the term). |
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=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
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Revision as of 20:47, 8 August 2025
... is an Indian name, used by the Indian Vedic tradition. Most of these names are roughly 3000 years old. They pre-date Hinduism but were taken over by it.
Etymology and History
Origin of Constellation
Abhijit means "The Victorious One". The depiction in temples typically shows a man with two faces (looking to all directions) holding two stars in his hands. One of the two stars is interpreted as Vega (α Lyrae). As this is the fifth brightest star in the night sky, the other one mostbe much fainter; perhaps it is associated with the two stars η, θ Lyrae that are typically referred to as "double star" in ancient time (not in the modern sense of the term).
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
