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Peter Explains Hinduism on Instagram: "Over 1,500 years ago, ancient Hindu mathematician Aryabhata calculated accurate sine values and compiled one of the earliest known trigonometric tables. In 499 CE, he used geometric methods and fractional systems to divide a circle into 24 segments and compute the sine of each angle — all without modern notation, calculators, or decimal points. These values were critical for predicting eclipses, mapping planetary motion, and measuring time, long before Euro

dushyant shrivastava ~boxing 🥊 on Instagram: "Unhe kaise pata 🤔😊. Ancient Hindu astronomy recognized the Navagraha—nine celestial influencers—long before Galileo’s time. These included the Sun, Moon, five visible planets, and the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Detailed references appear in texts like the Surya Siddhanta, showing advanced observation of planetary motion. This reflects the deep scientific and astronomical knowledge of early Indian civilization. #indianboxing #boxingindia #indianfig

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