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The Hindu calendar is based on a geocentric model of the Solar System. [1] A geocentric model describes the Solar System as seen by an observer on the surface of the Earth. The Hindu calendar defines nine measures of time (Sanskrit: मान IAST: māna): [2] brāhma māna; divya māna; pitraya māna; prājāpatya māna; guror māna; saura ...
Gaurabda is the name of the moon calendar used by Gaudiya Vaishnavism as part of the liturgy. [1] It is used as the main calendar of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. [2] Following Gaudiya Vaisnava tradition, the years are counted from the birth (traditionally known as the "appearance" day) of Śrī Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
At the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations last for 20 days, divided into two parts: pagal pathu (morning part 10 days) and Ira pathu (night part 10 days). Vishnu, as the mulavar (central temple idol) of Ranganatha , is regarded to bless devotees in his Muthangi , an armuor of pearls, on all 20 days.
The days of the 3, 5, 6, and 7 day weeks are arranged in simple recurring cycles - much like the seven days of the week in the Gregorian calendar.Because 210 is not divisible by 4, 8, or 9, extra days must be added to the 4-, 8-, and 9-day weeks.
‘Sundowning’ is a term that refers to behavior changes in people with dementia that occur at a particular time of day.
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), commonly referred to as the Hare Krishna movement, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organization.It was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada [2] on 13 July 1966 in New York City.
The United States and several of its allies called Wednesday for a 21-day ceasefire across the Israel-Lebanon border as they work to prevent a regional war from erupting and to jolt stalled ...
Immigration advocacy groups and Democratic leaders are seeking to disrupt President-elect Donald Trump's plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants by pre-drafting lawsuits that could be ...