Nakshatradivasa, Nakṣatradivasa, Nakshatra-divasa: 2 definitions

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Nakshatradivasa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Nakṣatradivasa can be transliterated into English as Naksatradivasa or Nakshatradivasa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)

[«previous next»] — Nakshatradivasa in Jyotisha glossary
Source: Wikibooks (hi): Sanskrit Technical Terms

Nakṣatradivasa (नक्षत्रदिवस).—(or nakṣatradina) Sidereal day. Note: Nakṣatra-divasa is a Sanskrit technical term used in ancient Indian sciences such as Astronomy, Mathematics and Geometry.

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Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

[«previous next»] — Nakshatradivasa in Pancaratra glossary
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Nakṣatradivasa (नक्षत्रदिवस) or Nakṣatradivasādi (lit. “regarding auspicious times”) is the name of the fifth chapter of the Kapiñjalasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra work consisting of 1550 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as worship in a temple, choosing an Ācārya, architecture, town-planning and iconography.—Description of the chapter [nakṣatradivasa-ādi]:—For such undertakings as ritual plowing, selecting a site, digging the pit, placing the “first-bricks,” placing the “last bricks,” sanctifying a temple, and particularly for beginning festivals, auspicious times must be selected (1-2). Generally, the uttarāyaṇa-part of the year is preferable; and in this certain months, constellations, days, etc., are to be selected as most desirable (3-13а). Likewise, certain times of the week should be avoided (13b-18). Also certain times of the day are to be preferred (19-21a).

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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