Laukika era

The Laukika era, also known as the Saptarshi era, is an ancient Indian chronological system that began in 3076 BCE. It was formerly used in Kashmir and the Punjab regions. This era is based on the supposed 100-year revolution of the Great Bear constellation (Ursa Major) around the North Star. While this astronomical basis is speculative, the movement of this constellation was historically used to indicate centuries. The Laukika era is distinct from other Indian chronological systems, such as the Kali era, which is tied to astronomical conjunctions and historical events like the Mahabharata war.1