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[[File:10 Magha draw.png|thumb|Magha Nakshatra as drawn in historical temples]] |
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[[File:10-12 stellarium.gif|thumb|Nakshatras 10, 11 and 12 in the constellation Leo, as animated GIF to show where the historical images were placed (WGSN 2025). Magha is the right one.]] |
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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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[[File:Magha Puja.jpg|thumb|Magha Puja]] |
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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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The bright star, [[Regulus]], is securely identified across all historical sources; it is the main star (yogatara). |
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The nakshatra-asterism surrounding it consists of five fainter stars: γ, η, ο, 31 and ρ Leonis. |
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=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === |
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 5 September 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
The bright star, Regulus, is securely identified across all historical sources; it is the main star (yogatara).
The nakshatra-asterism surrounding it consists of five fainter stars: γ, η, ο, 31 and ρ Leonis.
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Mythology
mnemonic tales and cultural significance
Weblinks
References
- References (general)
