The monumental text Vedanga Jyotisha, attributed traditionally to the ancient scholar Lagadha, was compiled primarily to solve which practical socio-religious requirement of the Vedic society?

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The Vedanga Jyotisha is the earliest foundational Indian text on astronomy and calendar science. Because Vedic rituals were deeply linked to specific astronomical moments, solstices, and lunar phases, Lagadha formalized mathematical codes to track the movements of the sun and moon, ensuring that sacrificial oblations synced perfectly with cosmic cycles.

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