Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture - Culture Nurtures Unity http://www.vkic.org/ en Sanskriti Anveshak: A Thematic Interaction Interdisciplinary Forum http://www.vkic.org/sanskriti-anveshak-on-the-theme-of-indian-knowledge-system-focus-on-north-east-april-2025 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Sanskriti Anveshak: A Thematic Interaction Interdisciplinary Forum</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:41</span> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:11:06 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 242 at http://www.vkic.org http://www.vkic.org/sanskriti-anveshak-on-the-theme-of-indian-knowledge-system-focus-on-north-east-april-2025#comments The Fading Practice http://www.vkic.org/article/the-fading-practice-march-2025 <span property="schema:name" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The Fading Practice</span> <span rel="schema:author" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-03-11T15:52:11+00:00" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 03/11/2025 - 21:22</span> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:52:11 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 240 at http://www.vkic.org Drifting into Obscurity http://www.vkic.org/article/drifting-into-obscurity-march-2025 <span property="schema:name" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Drifting into Obscurity</span> <span rel="schema:author" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-03-11T15:39:10+00:00" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 03/11/2025 - 21:09</span> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:39:10 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 239 at http://www.vkic.org 28th Foundation Day Celebration http://www.vkic.org/28th-foundation-day-celebration-guwahati-Jan2025 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> 28th Foundation Day Celebration</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Thu, 01/30/2025 - 16:24</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="text-align-justify">The <strong>Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC)</strong> celebrated its <strong>28th Foundation Day</strong> with grandeur and reverence, marking another milestone in its journey of cultural preservation and promotion. The event was held at the <strong>Gauhati Medical College &amp; Hospital Auditorium</strong>, Bhangagarh, Guwahati, and witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, scholars, and cultural enthusiasts.</p> <h3 class="text-align-justify"><strong>VKIC Sanmaan 2025 Conferred on Shri O. R. Shallam</strong></h3> <p class="text-align-justify">A highlight of the celebration was the conferral of the prestigious <strong>VKIC Sanmaan 2025</strong> on <strong>Shri O. R. Shallam</strong>, a dedicated promoter of traditional faith and an active community organizer from Meghalaya. Shri Shallam, the <strong>President of Sein ï Ktien new teh Jointia and Executive Member of Seinraij Jowai</strong>, has played a significant role in preserving the indigenous traditions of the region. With over 33 years of experience in education and cultural advocacy, he has been instrumental in strengthening the roots of traditional faith practices in Meghalaya.</p> <h3 class="text-align-justify"><strong>Eminent Guests at the Event</strong></h3> <p class="text-align-justify">The ceremony was graced by <strong>Prof. Nanigopal Mahanta</strong>, <strong>Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of Gauhati University</strong>, who served as the <strong>Chief Guest</strong> and conferred the VKIC Sanmaan. <strong>Prof. Dilip Kumar Chakrabarti</strong>, a renowned archaeologist and Professor Emeritus of South Asian Archaeology at <strong>Cambridge University</strong>, attended as the <strong>Guest of Honour</strong>. Prof. Chakrabarti, a respected historian and a distinguished fellow of the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), has made significant contributions to the field of Indian archaeology.</p> <h3 class="text-align-justify"><strong>Cultural Highlights</strong></h3> <p class="text-align-justify">Adding to the cultural vibrancy of the occasion, the <strong>Tiwa Community</strong> presented a special ritual performance, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of the region.</p> <h3 class="text-align-justify"><strong>VKIC’s Commitment to Cultural Preservation</strong></h3> <p class="text-align-justify">As a <strong>cultural project of Vivekananda Kendra</strong>, the VKIC has been instrumental in <strong>documenting, promoting, and revitalizing the indigenous knowledge systems and traditions of Northeast India</strong>. The Foundation Day celebration reaffirmed its mission to carry forward the vision of <strong>Swami Vivekananda</strong> by fostering unity and cultural awareness.</p> <p class="text-align-justify">With an overwhelming response and enthusiastic participation, the <strong>28th Foundation Day of VKIC</strong> was a resounding success, reflecting the institute’s unwavering commitment to India's rich cultural legacy.</p> <p class="text-align-justify"><img alt="Image" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ca9f3c6f-dee0-4bc2-8b90-51275f2f035c" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/bdeddeb5-f43b-4ddc-ad16-b683d71c6930.jpeg" /></p> <p class="text-align-justify"><img alt="event image" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6bbcc335-8420-41b1-b256-e0bebe3526f1" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/d8c18595-8b0f-43ac-92fd-c666c0fde8ae.jpeg" /></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-event-start field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event Start</div> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2025-01-31T11:00:00Z" class="datetime">Fri, 01/31/2025 - 16:30</time> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-event-end field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event End</div> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2025-01-31T13:00:00Z" class="datetime">Fri, 01/31/2025 - 18:30</time> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-states field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/8" hreflang="en">Assam</a></div> </div> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:54:25 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 238 at http://www.vkic.org Vedanta Vachaspati Radhanath Phukan Memorial Lecture at VKIC Guwahati http://www.vkic.org/report/vedanta-vachaspati-radhanath-phukan-memorial-lecture-guwahati-jan-2025 <span property="schema:name" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Vedanta Vachaspati Radhanath Phukan Memorial Lecture at VKIC Guwahati</span> <span rel="schema:author" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-01-13T15:24:53+00:00" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 01/13/2025 - 20:54</span> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:24:53 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 237 at http://www.vkic.org Exploration of the Sacred Abode: Basistha Mandir http://www.vkic.org/article/exploration-of-the-sacred-abode-basistha-mandir <span property="schema:name" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Exploration of the Sacred Abode: Basistha Mandir</span> <span rel="schema:author" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2024-05-29T09:13:46+00:00" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:43</span> Wed, 29 May 2024 09:13:46 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 229 at http://www.vkic.org Thoughts from Sri Ajit Doval http://www.vkic.org/article/thoughts-from-sri-ajit-doval <span property="schema:name" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Thoughts from Sri Ajit Doval</span> <span rel="schema:author" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2024-05-27T11:21:59+00:00" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 05/27/2024 - 16:51</span> Mon, 27 May 2024 11:21:59 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 228 at http://www.vkic.org The Notion of Governance in Our Itihasa-Purana Tradition by Shri Bibek Debroy http://www.vkic.org/article/the-notion-of-governance-in-our-itihasa%E2%80%93purana-tradition-by-shri-bibek-debroy <span property="schema:name" class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The Notion of Governance in Our Itihasa-Purana Tradition by Shri Bibek Debroy</span> <span rel="schema:author" class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2024-05-27T10:24:23+00:00" class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Mon, 05/27/2024 - 15:54</span> Mon, 27 May 2024 10:24:23 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 227 at http://www.vkic.org Glimpse of 27th Foundation Day Celebration http://www.vkic.org/report/glimpse-of-foundation-day-celebration-jan-2024 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden"> Glimpse of 27th Foundation Day Celebration</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Tue, 02/27/2024 - 16:45</span> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:15:51 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 223 at http://www.vkic.org Lecture on "Indian Knowledge System and its Relevance" http://www.vkic.org/lecture-on-indian-knowledge-system-and-its-relevance <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Lecture on &quot;Indian Knowledge System and its Relevance&quot;</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/2" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Vivekananda Kendra</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden">Sat, 11/25/2023 - 12:01</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="text-align-justify"><strong>Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture</strong> and <strong>Shiva Progya Initiative</strong> cordially invite you and your family to a lecture in memory of <strong>Mananiya P. Parameswaran</strong>, the former All India President of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, and <strong>Adarniya Dipok Barthakur</strong>, the former Chairman of Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture.</p> <p class="text-align-justify">The topic of the lecture is "<em><strong>Indian Knowledge System and its Relevance</strong></em>," and the speaker is <strong>Prof. Sampadananda Mishra</strong> from Rishihood University, Sonipat, Haryana, India. The event will take place on the evening of <strong>November 28, 2023</strong>, at <strong>04:30 PM</strong> at <strong>Sudmersen Hall, Cotton University, Guwahati</strong>.</p> <p class="text-align-justify"><img alt="invitation card" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="51d96039-ecd0-4b58-8fbd-96d3f9d7665d" height="1672" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/font%20side.jpg" width="1193" /></p> <p class="text-align-justify"><img alt="invitation card" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0f5ef880-0369-46c0-b869-5570f826e851" height="1665" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/back%20side.jpg" width="1155" /></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-event-start field--type-datetime field--label-inline clearfix"> <div class="field__label">Event Start</div> <div class="field__item"><time datetime="2023-11-28T11:00:51Z" class="datetime">Tue, 11/28/2023 - 16:30</time> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-states field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/8" hreflang="en">Assam</a></div> </div> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 06:31:15 +0000 Vivekananda Kendra 220 at http://www.vkic.org