The Ujjayinī meridian was used as a reference for calculations in Indian astronomical texts and was an important center for astronomy.
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The Ujjayinī meridian, or madhya rekhā, was significant in ancient India as a reference for astronomical calculations. It passed through Ujjain, a major center for astronomy, and was used in Indian astronomical texts.
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