Currents · History · 2026-08-15
Why astrologers opposed August 15 as India’s Independence Day
A date picked by Mountbatten, rejected by astrologers, and rescued by a midnight compromise shaped the moment India became free. Why astrologers opposed August 15 as India’s Independence Day
Why it matters. Understanding the debate over India's Independence Day date reveals the cultural and political negotiations that shaped the nation's birth.
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