Sulba Sutras

The Sulba Sutras are ancient Indian texts from around 800–500 BCE that outline geometric principles and constructions, primarily for altar-making and religious rituals. They contain geometric formulas, methods for drawing precise shapes, and instructions for constructing right angles, squares, and circles. These mathematical techniques demonstrate sophisticated understanding of geometry long before Western mathematicians formalized the subject. The Sulba Sutras illustrate how geometry was applied practically in religious and architectural contexts, highlighting an early, systematic approach to mathematical problem-solving rooted in cultural practices.