Sandhya
సంధ్య
Sanskrit: सन्ध्या · Category: Time
Quick Definition
Twilight — the daily junction times. Three sandhyas: sunrise (Pratah), noon (Madhyahna), sunset (Sayam).
Detailed Explanation
Sandhya is the most spiritually charged time of day — when day and night transition. Sandhyavandanam is the prescribed daily worship performed at sunrise and sunset (and noon by some traditions). Major rituals like japa, gayatri, and arghya are performed during sandhya kaal.
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Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.