Discover how poetry and mathematics have long walked hand–in–hand through history!
Inspired by the poetic puzzles of Bhaskaracharya’s Lilavati, this workshop blends ancient wisdom, storytelling, and numbers in a fun, interactive format.

ESSENCE OF THE WORKSHOP

Poetry in Education and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Introduction to Lilavati – A Mathematical Masterpiece

Poetry and Mathematics Around the World

Creative Project

Who can join?

Age group: 8 – 18 yrs

📅 2025 MAY 17 SAT | 18 SUN

🕓India I 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🕓USA (EST) I 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
🕓UK I 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
🕓SIN – PH I 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💰 Workshop Fee: $10 per participant
(Membership discounts apply)

BONUS

FREE PDF of Compilation of Lilavati Competition Puzzles 2023 and more**
(Conditions apply)

Lilavati Poetry Writing Workshop has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Stay tuned for the new date. 

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

An invitation to showcase your creativity in mathematics through poetry

CATEGORIES

Under 8

8-10 years

11-13 years

14-16 years

Open

CONTEST RULES

An original Poem, Rhyme or Riddle

Incorporating mathematical concepts

In English or in a native language (with English translation and transliteration )

A minimum of four lines

Solutions must be included
Entries will be evaluated on mathematical accuracy, technical skill, creativity, originality, and writing style.
Entries found to be plagiarized or generated by Al will be disqualified. The judges’ decision is final.

AWARDS

Winners of the top three places in each category will be awarded a distinguished certificate and will have the opportunity to present their work at the 11th Online Vedic Mathematics Conference,July 12th and 13th, 2025.
All entries will receive a certificate of participation

TO PARTICIPATE

Send your entries in word or pdf format to lilavatiiavm@gmail.com with subject line “Lilavati 2025 – category”.

ENTRY FREE

Hurry now! Last date to submit your entries

JUNE 23, 2025

You can buy the compilation of Lilavati contest entries from the previous years here.

A 2-Day online featuring event distinguished Vedic Mathematics specialists presenting their initiatives and research work and free workshops for teachers and students.

Call for Papers

IAVM invites research scholars and Vedic Mathematics practitioners to showcase their original research on the following topics during the upcoming online conference set for July 12th and 13th, 2025.

 Vedic Mathematics Applications

 Vedic Mathematics in Education

 Ancient Indian Mathematics

Mathematical Literature in Regional Languages

Vedic Mathematics Initiatives Across the Globe

Important Deadlines

📅 May 26, 2025 – Last date to submit abstract of not more than 450 words
📅 June 23, 2025 – Last date to submit completed paper.
📅 July 4, 2025 – Last date for submission of presentation / video (Maximum length: 20 minutes)

Research papers chosen for presentation at the 11th Online Conference will be published by IAVM.
IAVM is pursuing partnerships with reputable journals to provide publication opportunities for scholars.