Astronomy During the Vedic Period-4 Nakshatra नक्षत्र Nakshatras, as generally understood by all, is a group of stars in the sky used for astrological purposes. W hy were they formed or created? and What is their purpose? and is what we should know. The Vedic people first looked at the Sun and Moon to calculate time. The Moon was the basis of the heavenly clock. Therefore it was necessary to know the location/position of the Sun, Moon and equinocal points in the Sky. These people regularly performed rituals and yagasयज्ञ and to know the appropriate time to perform these rituals, they had to know the exact position/ Location of the celestial object. Today it is easy to know the position with the ...