Sankranti festival and Indian astronomy

ramakriya · Post by **ramakriya** » 11 Jan 2008, 23:08

Let me tell you that this has nothing to do with music - but,

If you are interested in the astronomical aspect of Sankranti ( Pongal) festival, AND if you can read Kannada,

Take a look at the following link for a an article, written by yours truly.

http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/literat ... india.html

Moderators, feel free to remove this post if you think it should not be here.

-Ramakriya

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 12 Jan 2008, 04:10

Thanks Ramakriya. Could you briefly summarize the highlights (astronomical issues) for our benefit.

vageyakara · Post by **vageyakara** » 14 Jan 2008, 19:14

May I remind our Forum fraternity to view and listen to my Kriti in the raga "Kamavardhini" depicting the glory of MAKARAJYOTI TATWAM- sung so beautifully Smt.Raji Gopalakrishnan, especially due to the fact it is altogather a different concept.
Link: www.karnatik.com/c3507.shtml