Ramanujan was born to a family of modest means. His father, K. Srinivasa Iyer, was a clothing store clerk, and his mother, Komalatammal, was a homemaker. Ramanujan's early education took place at a local school in Erode, where he showed exceptional mathematical abilities.

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by Robert Kanigel serves as a comprehensive guide to the life, mathematical work, and historical context of Srinivasa Ramanujan. Google Books