Understanding Baras: The Ancient Indian Unit of Time

Baras (also known as Barah) is a unit of time in ancient India, which was used to measure the duration of events and festivals. It is equal to 24 minutes or 1/30th of a day.

The word "baras" is derived from the Sanskrit word "varaha," which means "boar." The name is believed to have been given because the length of the baras was thought to be similar to the time it takes for a boar to swim across a river.

Baras was used in ancient India as a unit of time for measuring the duration of religious festivals, ceremonies, and other events. It was also used as a unit of measurement for land and property.

In modern times, the use of baras has largely been replaced by more standardized units of time, such as hours and minutes. However, the concept of baras is still used in some traditional contexts, such as in Hindu religious rituals and ceremonies.