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In a groundbreaking event set to unfold virtually today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world’s first ‘Vedic Clock’ in the historic city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The ‘Vikramaditya Vedic Clock’ stands tall on an 85-foot tower within Ujjain’s Jantar Mantar area, promising a revival of ancient Indian timekeeping traditions.
Key Features of the Vedic Clock
Ancient Panchang Calculations
The ‘Vedic Clock’ will perform its time calculations based on the ancient Hindu Panchang, reflecting the profound wisdom embedded in traditional Indian timekeeping.
Comprehensive Information Display
Offering more than just time, the clock will provide details on Vedic Hindu Panchang, planetary positions, Muhurat (auspicious timings), astrological calculations, and predictions. It will also indicate both IST (Indian Standard Time) and GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).
Diverse Astronomical Information
The clock’s display includes information on Samvat, Mas (months), moon position, Parva (festivals), Shubhshubh Muhurat, Ghati, Nakshatra (constellations), solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and other celestial phenomena.
Unique Time Calculation Method
The clock calculates time based on the interval from one sunrise to the next, aligning with the profound principles of the Indian astronomical theory.
Vikramaditya Vedic Clock: World’s first ‘Vedic Clock. The significance of this initiative lies in re-establishing the authenticity, purity, and reliability of the Indian system of time calculation. The release emphasizes that this ancient method, rooted in the motions of planetary constellations, is the world’s oldest, subtle, and error-free timekeeping approach. The ‘Vikramaditya Vedic Clock’ represents a concerted effort to reintroduce and preserve the rich tradition of Indian time calculation on a global scale.
