International Conference on Mahabharata and Puranas

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HinduThought, "S.Kalyanaraman" <kalyan97>

wrote:

[An important announcement received from Dr. Nagaswamy, Chennai.

Please feel free to pass it on to scholars with competence in the

fields outlined below.]

 

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International Conference on

Mahabharata and Puranas

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With the blessings of His Holiness Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamikal,

and His Holiness Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati Swamikal, the

Sankaracharyas of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetha, a five-day seminar will be

held at Kanchipuram from the 24th to 28th December 2003.

 

The conference will focus attention on Contribution of Mahabharata

and Puranas to Art, Thought and Literature in Asian and South East

Asian Countries. The focus would be on their spread and contribution

to religious edifices, philosophy, art, music and dance, in India,

Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore,

Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, China, Japan,

Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Central Asia.

 

Foreign delegates will have to make their own arrangements towards

travel from their place to Kanchipuram and back.

 

The organizers will provide local hospitality. Papers of Academic

Interest are invited from Scholars. A total of 40 minutes will be

available for presentation of each paper including "Slide show".

Abstract of the paper should reach the convener by the middle of

September. Final version of the paper should reach the organizers by

the end of November. It is proposed to publish the papers

immediately after the conference. Kindly keep up the time

schedule. Use diacritical marks of international standards. Please

send your typed/printed version and floppy of your paper.

Illustrations can be included.

 

The conference will be divided into the following sections:

 

1. Vedic Traditions

2. Agriculture and Water managements

3. Archaeology

4. Art and Architecture

5. Astronomy

6. Dharma (Legal)

7. Epigraphy

8. Linguistics

9. Literature in Sanskrit and Regional languages

10. Medicine

11. Music, Dance, and Dramas

12. Public health and Medicines

13. Religion and Philosophy

14. Science and Technology

15. State and Economy

16. The role of Women and Children

17. Trade and commerce

18. Tribal studies

19. Village and Folk traditions

20. Weaponry

21. Weaving Industry

 

Scholars interested in attending the conference and presenting

academic papers may register their names before 1st August 2003 by

writing to the Convener of the Conference:

 

Dr. R. Nagaswamy,

Former Vice Chancellor,

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati University of Kanchipuram

11, 22nd Cross Street

Besantnagar

Chennai – 600 090

India

Phone (91-44) 24916005

Email : nagasamy@x or Nagaswamy@m...

 

Kindly note that no alcoholic or smoking is permitted inside the

campus.

South Indian vegetarian food would be served for the participants.

If you need any other help please do not hesitate to write to me.

 

With best wishes,

 

R. Nagaswamy

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