Author: Dr Vidyadhar B Vaidya

Image Courtesy: Vishwakosh India’s rich tradition of meteorological practices draws from a blend of spiritual, astrological scientific knowledge that has evolved over millennia. These indigenous forecasting systems, grounded in ancient wisdom, provide sophisticated methods for predicting climate, calculating rainfall and issuing early warnings. In this article, we explore traditional Indian weather forecasting systems, examining their relevance, accuracy, and the role they continue to play in contemporary society. References to rain and weather are found in numerous ancient texts, including the Rigveda, Shrimad Bhagavat, Parashara Samhita, Panini’s Ashtadhyayi (500 BC), and Meghmala (800 AD). These texts, written in various Indian languages,…