Meaning of NARIKA / NARIGA

NARIKA / NARIGA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - நரிகா / நரிகஹா

A traditional unit of time measurement, equivalent to 24 minutes or one-sixteenth of a day and night. Example: In historical Tamil Nadu astronomical and astrological calculations, 'narika' or 'nariga' might have been used to precisely measure time intervals and track celestial events. This term reflects the historical use of traditional timekeeping systems in Tamil Nadu, where units like 'narika' or 'nariga' were employed for various purposes, including religious rituals, astronomical observations, and daily activities.