Aryabhatta was a famous Indian mathematician and astronomer. His notable contributions to the world of science and mathematics includes the theory that the earth rotates on its axis, explanations of the solar and lunar eclipses, solving of quadratic equations, place value system with zero, and approximation of pie ().
Aryabhatta had defined sine, cosine, and inverse sine back in his era, influencing the birth of trigonometry. His calendar calculation has been in continuous use in India, on which the present day Panchangam is based. His studies are also base for the national calendars of Iran and Afghanistan today.
The ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) named its first satellite after the genius mathematician and astronomer.
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