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Hyades group is called Rohini Shakata - the cart of Rohini. When the moon or any planet is within the V-shape of Hyades it is called ''Rohini shakata bheda'' (cutting Rohini's cart). | Hyades group is called Rohini Shakata - the cart of Rohini. When the moon or any planet is within the V-shape of Hyades it is called ''Rohini shakata bheda'' (cutting Rohini's cart). | ||
There are no drawings | There are no drawings available | ||
Classical texts have a chapter on conjunctions of moon and planets with stars ; the details on calculations for the possibility of the moon/planet passing within the V of Hyades (shakata bheda ) are provided | Classical texts have a chapter on conjunctions of moon and planets with stars ; the details on calculations for the possibility of the moon/planet passing within the V of Hyades (shakata bheda ) are provided. | ||
=== Origin of Constellation === | === Origin of Constellation === | ||
Rohini Nakshatra is the | Rohini Nakshatra is the bright star of the constellation of Taurus identified with the bright star Aldebaran. | ||
Rohini Shakata Bheda is a rare, | Rohini Shakata Bheda is a rare, astronomical phenomenon where a planet, often Saturn or Mars, passes through or breaks this "wagon" formation. | ||
=== Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === | === Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation === | ||
Revision as of 06:41, 19 April 2026
Authors: Susanne M Hoffmann
Shakata, Rohiṇīśakaṭa , Rohini's Cart, is an Indian name for the Hyades in Taurus. Its age is unknown.
Concordance, Etymology, History
Variants
- Shakata
- Rohini Shakata
- Shakata Rohini
Hyades group is called Rohini Shakata - the cart of Rohini. When the moon or any planet is within the V-shape of Hyades it is called Rohini shakata bheda (cutting Rohini's cart).
There are no drawings available
Classical texts have a chapter on conjunctions of moon and planets with stars ; the details on calculations for the possibility of the moon/planet passing within the V of Hyades (shakata bheda ) are provided.
Origin of Constellation
Rohini Nakshatra is the bright star of the constellation of Taurus identified with the bright star Aldebaran.
Rohini Shakata Bheda is a rare, astronomical phenomenon where a planet, often Saturn or Mars, passes through or breaks this "wagon" formation.
Transfer and Transformation of the Constellation
Religion/ Tales/ Mythology
In Hindu tradition, Rohini Shakata Bheda is linked to stories like the, a, warning by Shani (Saturn) to Dashrath regarding the dire consequences of this crossing. A Rohini Shakata Bheda by Venus occurred in summer 2025, for example.
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References
- References (general)
