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@article{206616,
        author = {Samrat Sarode},
        title = {An Aayaadi-Based Metrological Analysis of the Mohenjo-daro Bronze Figurine},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {2},
        pages = {2806-2813},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=206616},
        abstract = {The bronze figurine popularly known as the "Dancing Girl" was discovered in 1926 by archaeologist Ernest J. H. Mackay during excavations at the HR Area of Mohenjo-daro, an important urban settlement of the Indus Valley Civilization in present-day Sindh, Pakistan. The HR Area is generally interpreted as a residential and craft-working quarter, where archaeological evidence indicates activities such as bead-making, shell working, and copper-bronze craftsmanship. The excavation of Mohenjo-daro itself was part of a larger archaeological programme conducted under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The project was initiated and supervised by Sir John Marshall, the then Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, who played a major role in bringing the Indus Valley Civilization to international recognition.
Other prominent archaeologists associated with the early exploration and excavation of Mohenjo-daro include Rakhaldas Banerji (R. D. Banerji), who first identified the archaeological importance of the site in 1922, Kashinath Narayan Dikshit (K. N. Dikshit), who participated in subsequent excavations, and Madho Sarup Vats (M. S. Vats), who contributed significantly to the excavation and documentation of Harappan sites.
The figurine was recovered from this context and is considered one of the finest examples of Harappan bronze casting using the lost-wax technique. Today, the original sculpture is preserved in the National Museum, New Delhi, India.
The bronze figurine popularly known as the "Dancing Girl" of Mohenjo-daro is one of the most celebrated artifacts of the Indus Valley Civilization. Since its discovery in 1926, the sculpture has been studied extensively for its artistic style, metallurgy, craftsmanship, and cultural significance. However, its dimensions have not been systematically examined through the traditional Indian Aayaadi measurement system. This study presents a preliminary metrological analysis of the figurine using Aayaadi principles. The research investigates whether the published dimensions of the sculpture correspond to specific Aayaadi calculations and explores the possible relationship between its measurements, the nakshatra Shatataraka, and selected iconographic features as a testable research hypothesis requiring further interdisciplinary investigation.},
        keywords = {Aayaadi, Aayaadi Sutra; Ancient Indian Metrology; Vastu Shastra; Indus Valley Civilization; Harappan Civilization; Mohenjo-daro; Dancing Girl; Bronze Figurine; Angula; Kishku; Shatataraka; Shatabhisha; Nakshatra; Archaeological Metrology; Traditional Indian Measurement System; Proportion Analysis; Symbolism; Interdisciplinary Research; Cultural Heritage.},
        month = {July},
        }