Bharatiya Jyotihshastra (History of Indian Astronomy), translated by R. V. Vaidya v2.c12.s2.t74.3

v2.c12.s2.t74.3

This is a work cortaining tables, helpful in easily calculating necessary figures for the almanac. The epochal year in it is Śaka 1580. It has been compiled on the times of the Khaṇḍakhādya. The name of the author is Ratna Kantha. He was born in Śaka 1546. His father’s name was Śankara. He compiled this work for his son, Śivakantha. The writer claims that the figures for the whole almanac can be compiled in two days only from this work. It has aready been observed (page 89) that he was probably a resident of Kaśmir.