Magic Squares in India

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Magic Squares in India Indian mathematicians have also worked extensively on magic squares, creating general methods for their construction and exploring grids larger than 3 × 3. These squares are not just confined to scholarly texts; they are found carved on temple pillars, like the one in Palani, Tamil Nadu, dating back to the 8th century CE, and are used in yantras in homes and shops. The Navagraha Yantra The Navagraha Yantra is a fascinating example that consists of nine separate magic squares. Each square is associated with one of the nine celestial bodies (grahas) in Hindu astrology, and each has its own unique magic sum. For example, the magic square for the Sun (Surya) has a magic sum of 15: The Navagraha Yantra The Navagraha Yantra is a fascinating example that consists of nine separate magic squares. Each square is associated with one of the nine celestial bodies (grahas) in Hindu astrology, and each has its own unique magic sum. For example The magic square for the Sun (Surya) has a magic sum of 15 The Kubera Yantra Another popular example is the Kubera Yantra, which is associated with Kubera, the lord of wealth. This magic square uses the numbers 20 through 28. As you can see from the image, its magic sum is 72: