🪔  The Seven Sages of Ursa Major   🪔 🌸 From religious and astronomical perspective, the Saptarishi         Mandal is a group of seven      prominent stars visible in the sky. 🌿 In English, it is called Ursa Major . 🌸 In India, it is also viewed religiously as the group of seven sages . 🪔 Who are the Saptarishi? 🌿 According to Hindu scriptures, these seven stars symbolize the seven sages : 🍀 Vashistha Rishi ☘️ Vishwamitra Rishi 🌹 Atri Rishi 🪻 Bharadwaj Rishi 🌲 Gautam Rishi 🌷 Jamdagni Rishi 🌺 Kashyap Rishi 🌸 These seven sages are revered for their knowledge, penance, dharma, and protection of creation . 🪔 Astronomical Perspective 🌿 The Saptarishi Mandal is visible in the northern sky . 🌿 It can be observed throughout the year in India. 🌿 Its stars help in locating the Pole Star . 🌿 By extending a line from the two end stars , the Pole Star becomes visible. 🌙 Religious Beliefs 🌸 The Puranas say the Saptarishi are pe...