Story of evolution of the digit - "Zero"
From India
Synopsis
Zero (Nothing)
There was a time which never knew how to add two numbers and get one number the same ....
There was a time where adding was most difficult for huge collection.... as the numbers grew limitlessly.... taxingly ....
Until a simple man from Kusumapura..... a place close to Pataliputra (Current city of Patna, in India)
..... broke the secrets of numbers with a new "NO" number ....
"KHA"
which later came to known as ZERO ......
His name is Aryabhata
... it is extremely likely that Aryabhata knew the sign for zero and the numerals of the place value system. This supposition is based on the following two facts: first, the invention of his alphabetical counting system would have been impossible without zero or the place-value system; secondly, he carries out calculations on square and cubic roots which are impossible if the numbers in question are not written according to the place-value system and zero.
... Aryabhata I's value of π is a very close approximation to the modern value and the most accurate among those of the ancients. There are reasons to believe that Aryabhata devised a particular method for finding this value. It is shown with sufficient grounds that Aryabhata himself used it, and several later Indian mathematicians and even the Arabs adopted it. The conjecture that Aryabhata's value of π is of Greek origin is critically examined and is found to be without foundation. Aryabhata discovered this value independently and also realized that π is an irrational number. He had the Indian background, no doubt, but excelled all his predecessors in evaluating π. Thus, the credit of discovering this exact value of π may be ascribed to the celebrated mathematician, Aryabhata I.
Guru Prasanna Kasthuri delves into the mathematical aspect our lives through his movements
..... to be with one of greatest personalities of history of mankind ...
... a great human being and a great Indian ....
ARYABHATA....
with a new dance production
Zero

Guruji Prasanna Kasthuri
Dancer, Choreographer and Composer
Guruji Prasanna Kasthuri is a Bharathanatyam and Kathak dancer, learnt under great gurus such as Dr. Maya Rao, Dr. Lalitha Srinivasan, Guru Narmada, Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj ji and Saswati Sen ji. He hails from Bengaluru, Karnataka. He established Soorya Performing Arts in 2003, which holds "American Natya Festival" and American Natya Idol". Guruji has produced performances on Social, Mythological, Historical and contemporary subjects. He was awarded many titles - recent ones are "Sambhrama Puraskar", and "Lifetime Achievement" from VIDIS. He received the "Living Traditions - 2024 Sustainer Fellow" from Missouri Folk & Traditional Arts, a governmental organization of state of Missouri, USA. More details on https://www.prasannakasthuri.com.
Samanvita Kasthuri
Assistant Director, Dancer, Choreographer and Fusion Artist
Indian contemporary dancer trained in the forms of Kathak and Bharatanatyam for the last eighteen years. Has completed her debut four hour long solo performances in both styles. Extensive experience in creating, composing, and choreographing dances that pull from her classical training in fusion with other movement styles like Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Postmodern. Strong performer with an emphasis on storytelling, technical prowess in complex rhythmical patterns, and a quick learner open to experimenting with unfamiliar styles and techniques. Is currently pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Dance at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York.
Pulikeshi Kasthuri
Actor, Dancer, Choreographer
Kalayogi Pulikeshi Kasthuri is well-respected personality of Bharathanatyama from Bengaluru, Karnakata. He holds a Masters Degree in Dance from Bengaluru University. He is the artistic director of Shantala Arts Trust, which provides dance and music education to hundreds of students through out the year. He has travelled the World performing. He has organizaed hundreds of dance events, festivals supporting other artists. More details on https://www.sooryaperformingarts.org/pulikeshi-kasthuri/

