09-04-2005, 05:18 AM
Vedic mathematics exhibition
Special Correspondent
CHENNAI: A two-day Vedic mathematics exhibition was held at the Agarwal Vidyalaya in Vepery on September 2 and 3 "to create a thirst for learning among students and teachers."
Inaugurating the exhibition, the former Vice-Chancellor of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, K.P. Aravanan, said the amazing temple architecture of India were all based on Vedic calculations, and stressed the need for reinventing the cultural heritage of India.
He, however, lamented that the sense of pride over ancient wisdom and patriotism was lacking among the younger generation.
More than 800 students and 100 teachers participated in the exhibition, organised by the Vivekananda Educational Society, which runs 16 schools in and around Chennai.
Special Correspondent
CHENNAI: A two-day Vedic mathematics exhibition was held at the Agarwal Vidyalaya in Vepery on September 2 and 3 "to create a thirst for learning among students and teachers."
Inaugurating the exhibition, the former Vice-Chancellor of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, K.P. Aravanan, said the amazing temple architecture of India were all based on Vedic calculations, and stressed the need for reinventing the cultural heritage of India.
He, however, lamented that the sense of pride over ancient wisdom and patriotism was lacking among the younger generation.
More than 800 students and 100 teachers participated in the exhibition, organised by the Vivekananda Educational Society, which runs 16 schools in and around Chennai.