Ramayana | Mahabharata | Indian Knowledge Systems | Indic Civilization
I speak on Indian Epics, Culture and Indian Knowledge Systems, bringing together research, storytelling and contemporary perspectives. Read more …
My speaking engagements include: G20 Speaker @ Ahmedabad | TATA Motors, Pune | SriRama Parishad, Lucknow | Social Media Influencers Conclave, Ujjain | Mahabharata Mohotsav, Bhopal | Ahilya Smarak Samiti, Nagpur | Mahila College, Mumbai | Govt. Engineering College, Ch. Sambhajinagar | College of Engineering, Pune | Vasant Vyakhyanmala, Belgaum | and more.
Topics
Ramayana
- The Global Journey of the Ramayana
- Jain, Buddhist, Sikh and Tribal Ramayanas
- Ramayana as cultural foundation
Mahabharata
- Rajamata Kunti: Women Leadership
- Parenting Lessons from the Mahabharata
- Communication Skills from the epics
IKS
- What is Indian Knowledge System?
- Sciences, mathematics, astronomy, geometry, art & architecture of India
- 14 Vidya, 64 Kala
Culture
- Indian Cultural beyond borders
- Ahilyabai Holkar and Raj-Dharma
- Panch-Maha-Yajna of Ahilyabai
- India’s Civilizational Memory
Planning an event? Let’s talk.
Tell me your audience, theme and preferred format, and I’ll suggest a talk that fits.
Panel Discussion on –
Ahilyabai, Durgavati, Jijabai & Lakshmibai
Malini Avasthi, Shefali Vaidya, Richa Aniruddha & Deepali Patwadkar
Sriram Parishad, Lucknow | 1 & 2 Mar 2025
भारतीय संस्कृती के स्वस्तिचिन्ह
Social Media Influencers Conclave
Vishva Sanvad Kendra, Ujjain
१५ डिसेंबर २०२४
G20 Conference, Indus University
For the first time in C20, Lifestyle was included as a theme. Recommendations were invited from civilians for – Food, Fashion, Waste Mgmt etc. I was honoured to be a part of the Sustainable Lifestyle conference.
27, 28 May 2023, Ahmedabad
Publication of – Deshvideshatil Bharatiya Sanskrutichi Swastichinhe. With – Shefali Vaidya, Ashwini Mayekar, Abhijit Jog.
Publication of book – Ramakathamala at the hands of Hon. Governor of Maharashtra Shri Koshyari ji. With Shri Deepak ji and Shri Sudhir ji Joglekar of VK.
Jagar Ahilyecha
Rasthra Sanvardhan Sanstha, Satara
17th March 2025, 5:00 pm
| Rashtra Purusha: Rama @Virat Hindu Sammelan | Mahesh Vidyalaya, Kothrud, Pune 29 Mar 2026 |
| Paper Presentation Women’s Leadership in the Epics: The Case of Kunti | MIT, ADT, Pune 24 Mar 2026 |
| Paper Presentation SANSKAR: A Framework for sustainable development of Individual, Society and Nation | School of Management Sciences, Varanasi 14 Mar 2026 |
| भारतीय संस्कृतीची स्वस्तिचिन्हे | Prabhat Road, Pune 3rd Mar 2026 |
| शिव मंदिर कसे पहावे? | MKSSS, Pune 14th Feb 2026 |
| स्वानंद जनकल्याण प्रतिष्ठान आयोजित – स्वातंत्र्यवीर सावरकर व्याख्यानमाला स्वबोध – भारतीय स्वस्तिचिन्हे | सिंहगड रोड, पुणे 30th Jan 2026 |
| Parenting Lessons From Mahabharata | Runwal Greens Banquet Mumbai 17 Jan 2026 |
| Panel Discussion on Mahabharata | 9 Day Mahabharat Mohotsav Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal 19 Jan 2026 |
| Lecture – Pancha-Maha-Yajna of Ahilyabai Holkar | At Indology Katta, Pune 16 May 25 |
| Lecture – Yashogatha of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar | College of Ayurveda, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune 29 April 25 |
| Lecture – Ramayanas of the Vanavasis | Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University, Ahmedabad 23 April 25 |
| Lecture – Punyashlok Ahilyabai Janma Trishatabdi | Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha, Pune 9th April 2025 |
| 7 Lecture Series on Various Ramayanas | Ahilya Smarak Samiti, Nagpur 20th Mar – 6th April 2025 (Gudhi Padawa to Rama Navami) |
| Speaker at Planery Session National Conference on Ahilyabai Holkar | VJLJ Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Vile Parle, Mumbai 29th Mar 2025 |
| Lecture – Punyashlok Ahilyabai Janma Trishatabdi | Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha, Pune 9th April 2025 |
| 7 Lecture Series on Various Ramayanas | Ahilya Smarak Samiti, Nagpur 20th Mar – 6th April 2025 (Gudhi Padawa to Rama Navami) |
| Speaker at Planery Session National Conference on Ahilyabai Holkar | VJLJ Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Vile Parle, Mumbai 29th Mar 2025 |
| भारतीय संस्कृती | पू. स्वामी वरदानंद भारती समाराधना महोत्सव २०२४, गोरठा, नांदेड 27, 28 August 24 |
| Lectures on – Kamba, Pampa, Shikh and Tribal Ramayanas | At Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad R. C. Dhere Center for Cultural Studies June, August 24 |
| श्रीरामाने घडवलेले भारतीय राजे | @Anand Ashram, Pune 24 February 24 |
| Lecture series on – Ramayana beyond borders | Rama Pranpratishtha, Pune 20, 21 & 22 January 24 |
| Urban, Rural and Tribal Ramayana | भारतीय संस्कृती में श्रीराम की प्रतिष्ठा @Panchajanya Cultural Heritage Initiatives 13 January 24 |
| भारतीय संस्कृतीचे स्वस्तीचीन्ह – रामायण | @Indigo Roots १० जानेवारी २४ |
| भारतीय संस्कृतीची स्वस्तीचीन्हे – मूर्त | टिळक स्मारक महिला मंडळ, Khamgav 1 November 23 |
| भारतीय संस्कृतीची स्वस्तीचीन्हे – अमूर्त | Lecture at G S College, Khamgav 1 November 23 |
| संवाद सूत्र – रामायणातील Communication Skills | आनंद आश्रम, पुणे 11th Jan 2025 |
| Introduction to IKS For Faculty Members | 10th Jan 2025 |
| अहिल्याबाई होळकर व्याख्यान | पाषाण – सूस रोड, पुणे २१ डिसेंबर २०२४ |
| संस्कृत पुस्तक प्रकाशन, देवभाषा Foundation | Amphi Theater, Fergusson College NBT Pune Fest १८ डिसेंबर २०२४ |
