Varahamihira

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Varahamihira

He was a renowned astrologer and astronomer ,Varahamihira’s book “Panchsiddhanta”holds a prominent place in the realm of astronomy.
Sep 14, 2009, 11:50 am ISTIndiansSarita Pant
Varahamihira
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Varahamihira
EMINENT ATROLOGER AND ASTRONOMER (499 – 587 Before Common Era)

“He was a renowned astrologer and astronomer ,Varahamihira’s book “Panchsiddhanta”holds a prominent place in the realm of astronomy.He claimed that the moon and planets are lustrous not because of their own light but due to sunlight .

In the “Bruhud Samhita” and “Brushad Jatak” he had revealed his discoveries in the domain of geography, on constellation, botany and animal science which are conceptually advanced .

In his treatise on botanical science, Varahamihira recommends cures for various diseases afflicting the plants and trees.

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