Status and Origin
Approval Status |
Adopted by IAU |
Approval Date |
Mar 19, 2024
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Continent |
Asia
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Ethnicity |
India
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Origin |
Compound word from Indian philosophy that depicts the masculine (“Shiva”) and feminine (“Shakti”) duality of nature; Landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander. |
Reference |
[784] - From the Vedas to Vinyasa: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Yoga, by Amy Vaughn: Opening Lotus Publications, Tucson, AZ, 2016.
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Updated |
Aug 06, 2024 11:04 PM |
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