– Mobile app available in 189 languages.
– Calendar and religious data spanning over 7,000 years included.
– Alarm feature for fasts, meditation, and other rituals.
– The Vedic system was previously showcased by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ujjain on February 29, 2024.
the launch of the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock represents an effort to preserve and promote India’s ancient scientific heritage in a way that integrates modern technology. By highlighting traditional systems such as those found in the Panchang alongside astronomical principles tied to nature’s cycles (e.g., lunar tides), this initiative could broaden public gratitude of Indigenous knowledge systems while fostering cultural pride.
However, its success depends on practical relevancy-how well such tools meet contemporary user needs beyond ritualistic purposes while coexisting with international standards of timekeeping. Additionally, introducing these initiatives at state levels might lay a foundation for cross-cultural dialogues about viewing ancient knowledge not solely through Western paradigms but inclusive of other civilizations’ contributions.
Read more at The Hindu.