Module 5 - Number System, mathematics and astronomy
Number systems and units of measurement in India : A historical overview
The Importance of Number Systems and Units of Measurement Robust number systems, units of measu...
Salient aspects of Indian Mathematics
Introduction This document explores the significant contributions of ancient Indians to mathemati...
Bhuta Sankhya system
Introduction The Bhūta-Saṃkhyā system is a unique approach developed in India to represent number...
Kaṭapayādi System: A Unique Method for Representing Numbers with Letters
Introduction The Kaṭapayādi system is an ingenious method developed in India for converting numer...
Measurements for time, distance and weight
Introduction This document explores the units of measurement used in ancient India for time, dist...
Pingala and the Binary system
Introduction This document explores the work of Pingala, an Indian scholar from the 2nd Century ...
Introduction to Indian Mathematics
Geometry in Ancient India Geometry was an ancient science in India, with evidence of complex con...
Unique aspects of Indian Mathematics
Introduction This document explores the unique aspects of Indian mathematics, highlighting its in...
Indian Mathematicians and their Contributions
Introduction This document provides a glimpse into the rich and continuous tradition of Indian m...
Algebra in Indian Mathematics
Introduction This document explores the contributions of Indian mathematicians to algebra, coveri...
Geometry in Indian mathematics
Pythagoras Theorem The Pythagoras Theorem, which states that the sum of the squares of the two s...
Binary mathematics and combinatorial problems in Chandah-Shastra
Introduction This document explores the contributions of Pingala, a 2nd Century BCE Indian schola...
Introduction to Indian Astronomy
The Fascination with the Sky Humans across the globe have been fascinated by the sky and its cel...
Elements of the Indian calender
Sidereal Period and Nakshatras The sidereal period of an object is the time it takes to complete ...
Notion of years and months in the Indian Calender
The Vedic Year The Vedic year, known as Shravana, consisted of 12 months, each with 30 days, tota...
Panchanga - The Indian calender system
Components of Pañcāṅga Pañcāṅga, the Indian calendar system, comprises five components: Tithi:...
Astronomical instruments (Yantras) in Indian Astronomy
A Gift of Astronomical Instruments In 1875-76, during his tour of India, the Prince of Wales rece...
Jantar Mantar of Raja Jai Singh Sawai
Introduction to Astronomical Instruments Ancient Indians developed various astronomical instrume...