Lagadha, an ancient Indian astronomer, is believed to have made the first recorded observation of a solar eclipse in the 6th century BCE.

In ancient Indian astronomy, a solar eclipse is referred to as Surya Grahana, which translates to 'seizing of the Sun'.

Aryabhata, a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a mathematical model to predict the occurrence of solar eclipses.

In Indian mythology, the solar eclipse is associated with the churning of the ocean of milk, a significant event in Hindu mythology.

The Rigveda, one of the four Vedas, contains detailed descriptions of solar eclipses and their significance in ancient Indian culture.

In ancient Indian astronomy, the path of the Sun during a solar eclipse is referred to as Suryamandala, which means 'the circle of the Sun'.

Varahamihira, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, observed a solar eclipse in 550 BCE and recorded his findings in the Surya Siddhanta.

In ancient Indian astronomy, the point where the Moon's shadow falls on the Earth during a solar eclipse is referred to as Grahana Kendra.

Bhaskara II, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, developed a method to calculate the duration of a solar eclipse.

In ancient Indian astronomy, the time interval between two consecutive solar eclipses is referred to as Grahana Chakra.

Bhaskara II, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, observed a solar eclipse in 1185 CE and recorded his findings in the Siddhanta Shiromani.

In ancient Indian astronomy, the moment when the Moon completely covers the Sun during a solar eclipse is referred to as Grahana Sampoorna.

Nilakantha Somayaji, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, observed a solar eclipse in 1533 CE and recorded his findings in the Surya Prakasha.

In ancient Indian astronomy, the point where the Moon's shadow leaves the Earth during a solar eclipse is referred to as Grahana Antya.

Raja Jai Singh II, an Indian astronomer and king, observed a solar eclipse in 1769 CE and recorded his findings in the Graha Ganita.