Uttarayana
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Uttarayana
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The term Uttarāyaṇa is derived from two different Sanskrit words – "uttaram" (North) and "ayanam" (movement) – thus indicating the northward movement of the Sun. In the Gregorian calendar, this pertains to the "actual movement of the sun with respect to the earth." Also known as the six month period that occurs between the winter solstice and summer solstice. According to the Indian solar calendar, it refers to the movement of the Sun through the zodiac. This difference is because the solstices
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Period between the Northward Equinox (Makara Sankranti) and Southward Equinox (Karka Sankranti)
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2024-04-19T19:08:19Z
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