Jyotisha
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Jyotisha is the traditional Hindu system of astrology and astronomy that interprets the influence of celestial bodies on human life and worldly events.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Jyotisha canonical | 13 |
| Vedic astrology | 10 |
| Hindu astrology | 3 |
| Hindu astronomy | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7352050 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Jyotisha Context triple: [Navagraha Temple, associatedWith, Jyotisha]
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A.
Nakshatras
Nakshatras are the 27 (sometimes 28) lunar mansions or star constellations in Vedic astrology that divide the ecliptic and are used to interpret the Moon’s influence on human life and destiny.
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B.
Niyati Chakra
Niyati Chakra is a specialized astronomical instrument at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi used for observing and calculating celestial positions.
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C.
Navagraha
Navagraha refers to the nine major celestial deities in Hindu astrology and mythology, comprising the Sun, Moon, five visible planets, and two lunar nodes, believed to influence human destiny and cosmic order.
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D.
Saptarishi
Saptarishi are the seven great Vedic sages in Hindu tradition, revered as patriarchs of wisdom and progenitors of many lineages.
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E.
Parashara
Parashara is an ancient sage in Hindu tradition, revered as a Vedic rishi and author of several foundational texts on law, mythology, and astrology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Jyotisha Target entity description: Jyotisha is the traditional Hindu system of astrology and astronomy that interprets the influence of celestial bodies on human life and worldly events.
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A.
Nakshatras
Nakshatras are the 27 (sometimes 28) lunar mansions or star constellations in Vedic astrology that divide the ecliptic and are used to interpret the Moon’s influence on human life and destiny.
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B.
Niyati Chakra
Niyati Chakra is a specialized astronomical instrument at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi used for observing and calculating celestial positions.
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C.
Navagraha
Navagraha refers to the nine major celestial deities in Hindu astrology and mythology, comprising the Sun, Moon, five visible planets, and two lunar nodes, believed to influence human destiny and cosmic order.
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D.
Saptarishi
Saptarishi are the seven great Vedic sages in Hindu tradition, revered as patriarchs of wisdom and progenitors of many lineages.
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E.
Parashara
Parashara is an ancient sage in Hindu tradition, revered as a Vedic rishi and author of several foundational texts on law, mythology, and astrology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu astrology system
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Hindu astronomy system ⓘ Vedanga ⓘ astrology ⓘ astronomy ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
determine auspicious times
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interpret karma ⓘ predict future trends ⓘ |
| associatedWithDeity |
Chandra
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Navagraha ⓘ Surya ⓘ |
| basedOn | sidereal zodiac ⓘ |
| hasDomain |
celestial influence on human life
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prediction of worldly events ⓘ |
| hasSubfield |
Hora Shastra
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Samhita ⓘ Siddhanta ⓘ |
| influenced |
Indian calendrical systems
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South Asian astrological traditions ⓘ |
| languageOfClassicalTexts | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| partOf |
Hinduism
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Vedic tradition ⓘ
linked to:
Vedic Hinduism
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| practicedIn |
Hindu diaspora communities
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India ⓘ Nepal ⓘ Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Hindu calendar
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linked to:
Hindu lunisolar calendar
Hindu rituals timing ⓘ Vedic astrology ⓘ
linked to:
Jyotisha
|
| studies |
lunar phases
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positions of planets ⓘ positions of stars ⓘ solar motion ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
dashas
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gochara ⓘ graha ⓘ karana ⓘ lagna ⓘ muhurta ⓘ nakshatra ⓘ panchanga ⓘ rashi ⓘ tithi ⓘ yoga ⓘ |
| usesText |
Brihat Jataka
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Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra ⓘ Phaladeepika ⓘ Saravali ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Jyotisha Description of subject: Jyotisha is the traditional Hindu system of astrology and astronomy that interprets the influence of celestial bodies on human life and worldly events.
Referenced by (27)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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subject linked to:
Sage Parashara (as father and teacher in some traditions)
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subject linked to:
encyclopedic treatise Brihat Samhita
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