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Srinath Chakravarty • March 23, 2001 


Dear members:  I am wondering about the way in which
time was measured/kept track of in ancient India.  For
example, how were the jaathakams of people tabulated
at a time before the invention of mechanical clocks?  We
know that entire jaathakams can be different, within a
matter of minutes at times.  Further, how were the
muhoortams/kaalams known relative to sunrise and
sunset?  Perhaps these are simple questions.  I don't
know - but would certainly appreciate any clarifiaction
from readers.  Thanks in anticipation.

Truly,
-Srinath C.


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