๐งตThread: Indiaโs Latitude-Longitude & Standard Time ๐ฐ๏ธ
India is not just a country, itโs a civilizational continent.
Its unique geographical extent defines our climate, culture, agriculture & even timekeeping.
Letโs decode Indiaโs latitudes, longitudes & IST ๐งต๐
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๐ Latitudinal extent:
โก๏ธ 8ยฐ4โฒ N (Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu)
โก๏ธ 37ยฐ6โฒ N (Jammu & Kashmir)
๐ Stretch = 3214 km north to south.
This vast spread gives India tropical + temperate climates ๐ฆ๏ธsnow in Kashmir, beaches in Kerala!
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๐ Longitudinal extent:
โก๏ธ 68ยฐ7โฒ E (Gujarat)
โก๏ธ 97ยฐ25โฒ E (Arunachal Pradesh)
๐ Stretch = 2933 km east to west.
This huge span creates a time difference of 2 hours between Arunachal & Gujarat.
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But why donโt we follow 2 time zones?
Because India follows a single Standard Time.
๐ Chosen longitude = 82ยฐ30โฒ E (near Allahabad, UP).
This is our Standard Meridian โ Indian Standard Time (IST).
IST = GMT + 5:30 hrs โฑ๏ธ
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Impact of Latitudinal Spread:
๐ Tropic of Cancer (23ยฐ30โฒ N) passes through 8 states.
๐ Divides India into:
โข Tropical South
โข Sub-Tropical North
Thatโs why we grow coconuts & coffee in the south, apples & wheat in the north.
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Impact of Longitudinal Spread:
๐ Eastern India sees sunrise ~2 hours before Western India.
Eg: 4:30 am sunrise in Arunachal vs 6:30 am in Gujarat.
Still, one time zone ensures unity & avoids confusion.
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Fact:
IST was adopted in 1906 (British era) & continued after Independence to keep national synchrony.
But states like Assam & Nagaland unofficially follow Chaibagaan Time (1 hr ahead of IST) for efficiency.
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Lesson from Indiaโs Geography:
๐ Our latitudes give us diversity of crops, cuisines & lifestyles.
๐ Our longitudes show how vast & rich Bharat is.
๐ Our single time zone symbolizes unity in diversity.
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India is not just a landmass itโs a living miracle of geography & civilization.
From 8ยฐ N to 37ยฐ N, from 68ยฐ E to 97ยฐ Eโฆ
Every coordinate tells a story of unity, diversity & timelessness.
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๐งตThread: Know Your Jagannath Temple - The Wonder of Sanatan Civilization ๐ฉ
1. Ancient India wasnโt just a land of sages & spirituality - it was a beacon of innovation, science & culture.
Among its timeless marvels stands the Jagannath Temple of Puri, a living mystery that continues to astonish scientists & devotees alike.
2. Built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva, the temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
But beyond devotion, Jagannath Temple hides secrets that modern science still struggles to decode.
๐งตThread: The Psychological Meaning of Sacred Symbols in Hinduism
Hinduism is not just a religion, itโs a cosmic way of life. Every symbol you see - whether itโs a Swastika, Om, Trishul, or Tilak - carries deep psychological & spiritual meaning.
Letโs decode them one by one ๐
1. Why Symbols in Hinduism?
Symbols act as bridges between the seen & unseen.
They are psychological tools that train the subconscious mind, elevate consciousness & connect us with higher planes of existence.
2. Swastika ๅ
Represents auspiciousness & prosperity.
Psychologically, it creates order & balance in the mind.
The four arms = 4 goals of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha).
Every time you see it, your mind aligns with positivity.
Fasting in Sanatan Dharma is not just about skipping food.
Itโs a spiritual science - to cleanse body, mind & soul.
There are 5 main types of Upavasa (fasts), each with a unique discipline & purpose.
A thread on the ancient wisdom of fasting ๐งต๐
1. Nirjala
The toughest fast - no food, no water.
A complete surrender of the bodyโs needs to the Divine.
Itโs said Nirjala builds unshakable willpower & burns lifetimes of karma.
2. Jalฤhari
Only water is consumed.
It symbolizes purity, surrender & simplicity.
Water becomes both food & prayer - keeping one alive while detached from material cravings.
Did you know? ๐ค
In Ancient India, even royal families sat on the floor while eating!
Ayurveda recommends eating in Sukhasana (cross-legged posture) - a practice thatโs not just cultural, but deeply scientific. ๐ช๐ฒ
Letโs decode this ancient wisdom ๐
When you sit cross-legged on the floor, you naturally bend forward to take a bite & return upright.
This simple repetitive motion gently activates abdominal muscles - stimulating digestion, metabolism & energy flow. โก
Ayurveda says digestion is central to health.
Sitting on the floor โ better posture โ calm nervous system.
A relaxed mind = efficient digestion.
No wonder ancient rishis called food โMaha Aushadhiโ (the greatest medicine). ๐ฟ๐
๐๏ธ Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide.
But did you know many risk factors are hidden in our daily lives?
Letโs decode the science, lifestyle & genetics behind breast cancer risk.
A must-read awareness thread ๐งต๐
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๐ฌ Genetics matter
Germline mutations like BRCA1/BRCA2 raise risk significantly.
SNPs (small DNA changes) also play a role.
But genetics isnโt destiny - lifestyle + early screening can make a huge difference.
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โ๏ธ Being female is the #1 risk factor.
While men can develop breast cancer, women are ~100x more likely due to hormonal influences (estrogen & progesterone).