World Sanskrit 2024 7 Lesser-known facts about the language

Many English words, like mosquito and sugar, come from Sanskrit. Sir William Jones first connected Sanskrit with Greek and Latin in 1786.

In Mattur, Karnataka, everyone speaks Sanskrit, from shopkeepers to children. The village is also known for excellent education and low crime rates.

Uttarakhand made Sanskrit an official language to promote Vedic learning and connect ancient wisdom with modern science and policies.
 

Sudharma, published since 1970 in Mysore, Karnataka, is the world’s only Sanskrit daily, available in print and online.
 

Sanskrit features prominently in Carnatic and Hindustani classical music. It even influences Chinese pop music, as seen with Sa Dingding.

Sanskrit boasts a huge vocabulary, with over 100 synonyms for "elephant" and 96 words for "love," reflecting its linguistic richness.

Sanskrit’s clear structure makes it computer-friendly, influencing languages like FORTRAN. It also helps develop logic and analytical skills.