National Mathematics Day
Celebrating the brilliance of
Srinivasa Ramanujan
on December 22nd every year.
Who Was Srinivasa Ramanujan?
A self-taught mathematical genius from India who made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics.
Early Life
• Born on December 22, 1887, in Tamil Nadu, India. • Discovered his passion for mathematics at a young age.
Mathematical Contributions
• Number Theory • Infinite Series • Continued Fractions • Modular Forms
The Hardy-Ramanujan Collaboration
Ramanujan’s partnership with British mathematician G.H. Hardy led to significant mathematical advancements
Famous Ramanujan Number
1729 — The smallest number expressible as the sum of two cubes in two different ways: 1³ + 12³ and 9³ + 10³.
Recognition & Legacy
• Elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1918. • Known as “The Man Who Knew Infinity.”
National Mathematics Day
Declared by the Indian Government in 2012 to honor Ramanujan’s contributions.
Why Celebrate?
• To inspire young minds. • To promote the importance of mathematics in daily life.
Fun Activities on Math Day
• Math quizzes and puzzles. • Lectures on Ramanujan’s work. • Workshops for students.
Fun Activities on Math Day
• Math quizzes and puzzles. • Lectures on Ramanujan’s work. • Workshops for students.
Ramanujan’s Inspiration
He showed that passion and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges.
Ramanujan’s Inspiration
He showed that passion and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges.
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