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Probably composed sometime in the centuries preceding the commoner a (perhaps around 300 BCE), the Nãtyaããstra’s chapters elaborate on virtually all aspects of Indian theories and practice of drama and dance-drama (collectively called nã ya). Early India’s culture of drama, not unlike - [Architecture](http://theindiacenter.org/architecture/) - The Sanskrit word vastu means a dwelling or house. The vÄstu, takes the meaning of "the site or foundation of a house, site, ground, building or dwelling-place, habitation, homestead, house". The underlying root is vas "to dwell, live, stay, abide". The term shastra may be translated as "science, doctrine, teaching". Historians such as James Ferguson, - [Hall of Fame](http://theindiacenter.org/hall-of-fame/) - Saavitri Ramanand Born in Trisoor, Kerala and raised in Mumbai, Saavitri trained with great teachers like the late H.A.S. Mani, T.K. Govinda Rao, and the Bombay Sisters, C. Saroja and C. Lalitha. A child prodigy, she was initiated into Carnatic Musict by her older sister Sethu Mahadevan at the age of three and went on - [Vedic Math](http://theindiacenter.org/vedic-math/) - Vedic Mathematics emerged in the Indian subcontinent from 1200 BC until the end of the 18th century. In the classical period of Indian mathematics (400 AD to 1200 AD), important contributions were made by scholars like Aryabhata, Brahmagupta, and Bhaskara II. The decimal number system in use today was first recorded in Indian mathematics. Indian - [Music](http://theindiacenter.org/music/) - Indian classical music is based on the ragas (\"colors\"), which are scales and melodies that provide the foundation for a performance. Unlike western classical music, that is deterministic, Indian classical music allows for a much greater degree of \"personalization\" of the performance, almost to the level of jazz-like improvisation. Thus, each performance of a raga - [Science](http://theindiacenter.org/science/) - Ancient Indian Inventions The amazing inventions, extraordinary ideas and world's first and advanced civilization by Indians that are still useful today, such as plastic surgery, number system, wax, yoga, water clock, etc. Take a look for yourself: https://youtu.be/zgf86k8C62g - [Medicine](http://theindiacenter.org/medicine/) - Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. Ayurveda started on the slopes of the Himalayas some five thousand years ago. The Himalayas are the richest source of important medicinal plants used in Ayurveda. The unique holistic health concepts of Ayurveda together with its rich pharmacopoeia continue to have universal application and - [Yoga](http://theindiacenter.org/yoga/) - WHAT IS YOGA? by Sanjay Attada Yoga is a Hindu spiritual practice that originated in India thousands of years ago. 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