Sanskrit Numerals
A positional numeral system using Devanagari script
About Sanskrit Numerals
Sanskrit numerals use the Devanagari script, which is a positional numeral system similar to Arabic numerals. The system uses distinct symbols for digits 0 through 9, and numbers are written by combining these digits in a left-to-right positional notation.
The Devanagari numeral system is used for writing numbers in Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, and other languages that use the Devanagari script. It is a decimal (base-10) positional system, where the position of each digit determines its value.
Key Features:
- Uses 10 distinct symbols (0-9) in Devanagari script.
- Positional notation system where each digit's position determines its value.
- Read from left to right, with the rightmost digit representing ones, next representing tens, and so on.
- Similar structure to Arabic numerals but with different visual symbols.
- Used in classical Sanskrit texts, modern Indian languages, and mathematical notation.