National Mathematics Day 2021: Odia girl pays tribute to Ramanujan

The National Mathematics Day is held in the honour of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Aiyangar Ramanujan. On this day, Odia girl and artist Priyanka Sahani has paid tribute to the genius.

She has painted Srinivasa Ramanujan’s painting on glass using toothpaste.

“The National Mathematics Year is celebrated as a tribute to the mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan who was born on December 22, 1887. The main goal of the celebration is to raise public awareness about the importance of mathematics in the development of humanity. We cannot ignore that several initiatives are being undertaken to motivate, enthuse, and instill a positive attitude toward learning mathematics among the country’s younger generation. So I have painted Srinivasa Ramanujan’s painting on a glass using toothpaste,” Priyanka said.

India is celebrating the birthday of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan Aiyangar on Wednesday (December 22). The day is celebrated as National Mathematics Day or Maths Day.