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108 (number)

← 107 108 109 →
Cardinal one hundred eight
Ordinal 108th
(one hundred and eighth)
Factorization 22× 33
Divisors 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 108
Roman numeral CVIII
Binary 11011002
Ternary 110003
Quaternary 12304
Quinary 4135
Senary 3006
Octal 1548
Duodecimal 9012
Hexadecimal 6C16
Vigesimal 5820
Base 36 3036

108 (one hundred [and] eight) is the natural number following 107 and preceding 109.

108 is:

There are 108 free polyominoes of order 7.

The equation results in the golden ratio.

The number 108 is considered sacred by the Dharmic Religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism.

Mukhya Shivaganas are 108 in number and hence Shaiva religions, particularly Lingayats, use 108 rudraksha beaded lace for japa. Also they recite supreme lord Shiva's 108 (AshtaaShatanaamaavaLi) names daily during their morning Shivapuja.
In Gaudiya Vaishnavism, there are 108 gopis of Vrindavan. Recital of these names, often accompanied by the counting of a 108-beaded mala, is considered sacred and often done during religious ceremonies. The recital is called namajapa. Accordingly, a japa mala usually has beads for 108 repetitions of a mantra. The Sri Vaishnavite Tradition has 108 Divya Kshetras of Lord Vishnu, called as 108 Divya Desams. The 12 Prolific Poet Saints called Alwars of the Sri Vaishnavites wrote devotional poetry about these 108 abodes of Lord Vishnu which was later compiled by Nathamuni as the Divya Prabhandams which are sacred texts in the philosophy.


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