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SUMMARY:Conference On Tantra & Tantric Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Indica is hosting a conference on Tantra and Tantric Traditions\, complemented by a Tirtha Yatra to Tantra-related kshetras in and around Bhubaneswar. This event will take place at Jagadguru Kripalu University in Dammapada\, Cuttack. Esteemed scholars\, Prof. Harmohan Mishra and Prof. Brajkishore Swain\, are set to give the Inaugural and Valedictory addresses\, respectively. The conference will feature papers on a range of Tantra traditions such as Vaishnava\, Bauddha\, and Shaiva\, including the renowned Tantra Shaakteya. Topics also encompass Tantra in Art and Literature\, Tantric Temples\, Temple Concepts\, and the history of Tantric elements. Additionally\, presentations will span a broad spectrum of Tantric strands\, from Assamese (Kamarupa) and Bengali to Sri Vidya and Kerala Tantra\, addressing rituals\, symbols\, practices\, and doctrinal nuances.\nBelow is the detailed schedule.\nYou can also see the original call for papers here. \nSCHEDULE \n\n\n\n\nName of the Speaker\nTopic\nTime\n\n\nDAY 01 (26 Aug 2023)\n\n\nInaugural Session\n\n\nDr. Nagaraj Paturi\n Dean\, Indian Knowledge Systems\, INDICA\nWelcome/Concept Of The Conference: IKS Significance Of Tantra\n10.00 to 10.45 AM\n\n\nProf. Harmohan Mishra\n Retd. Professor of Sanskrit\, Formerly Director\, Centre of Advance Research in Sanskrit\,  Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit University\, Puri & Presently Senior Fellow\, ICPR\nInaugural/Keynote Address: The Question-Answer Matrix: Tantravatara\n10.45 to 11.30 AM\n\n\nDr. Ramaratnam S\nVice Chancellor\, Jagadguru Kripalu University\, Odisha\nPresiding & Presidential Address: Interchange Of Masculinity And Femininity In The Tantra Texts\n11.30 AM to 12.00 PM\n\n\nTea Break – 12.00-12.20 PM\n\n\nSession 1 – Tantric Traditions\n\n\nVishvas Vasuki / विश्वासो वासुकिजः\nVaiṣṇavādi-Bhūtaśuddhi-Paramparāḥ\n12.20 to 12.40 PM\n\n\nRohit Kr Choudhury\n Follower of Trika Saivism\, Researcher on Saiva Studies & Agamic Saivism\nAgamas\, Their Authenticity And Their Three Fold And Seven-Old Revelation From Parasiva: Ancient Agamic Traditions With A Special Focus On Trika Saiva Agamic Cult\n12.40 to 1.00 PM\n\n\nAritra Ghosh Dastidar\n Researcher of Vedic And Tantric Sanatan Dharm\nSaiva Siddhanta Agamas: Exploring The Esoteric Tantric Traditions Of Shaivism\n1.00 to 1.20 PM\n\n\nAbhijith Sreekumar\n Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems\, IIT Madras\nTārā Sadhana: A Universal Archetype\n1.20 to 1.40 PM\n\n\nDr. Vivek Sharma\n Academic-Coordinator\, Kathua Campus\, Faculty\, Department of Buddhist Studies\, University of Jammu\, Jammu\nTantra And Tantric Traditions In Buddhism\n1.40 to 2.00 PM\n\n\nLunch Break – 2.00 to 3.00 PM\n\n\nSession 2 – Tantra In Art & Literature\n\n\nNandita Banerjee\n Bharatanrityam Dancer & Choreographer\, Punascha Nriya Kala Kendra\, Kolkata\nNartakātmā: Alignment Of Tantra And Dance Performance\n3.00 to 3.20 PM\n\n\nDr. Dhurjjati Sarma\n Assistant Professor of Comparative Indian Literature\, Dept. of Modern Indian Languages Literary Studies\, Gauhati University\, Assam\nLocalising The Divine Feminine: Exploring The Classical–Folk Narrative Interface In An Assamese Sitala Kavya\n3.20 to 3.40 PM\n\n\nArvind V. Iyer\nPrāṇa In The Sūtra Literature Of Kāvyakaṇṭha Gaṇapati Muni: A Reading In The Context Of The Tantrasāra\n3.40 to 4.00 PM\n\n\nAbhik Ganguly\nTracing The Influence Of Shakta Tantric Tradition On Ramprasad Sen’s Bhakti Poetry\n4.00 to 4.20 PM\n\n\nGuest Talk\n\n\nSmt. Sasikala Ramaratnam\nRetd. Principal\, Kendriya Vidyalayas Under Ministry of Human Resources\nThe Concept Of Maya In Advaita Vedanta\, Sakta And Saiva Doctrines\n4.20 to 4.50 PM\n\n\nTea Break & Tirthayatra – 4.50 PM Onwards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 (27 AUG 2023)\n\n\nSession 3 – Tantric Temples & Temple Concepts\n\n\nAnita Korde\nSymbolism In Art And Architecture Of Chausath Yogini Temple\, Hirapur\n10.00 to 10.20 AM\n\n\nShefali Vaidya\nSeven Sister Goddesses\n10.20 to 10.40 AM\n\n\nArjun K V\nThe Tantric Practice Of Ernakulathappan Temple: An Inevitable Part Of Kerala Tantra\n10.40 to 11.00 AM\n\n\nSwastik Banerjee\n University Research Fellow\, Philosophy Dept.\, University of Calcutta\nEncountering Kālī : Not-Misunderstanding Tāntric Culture\n11.00 to 11.20 AM\n\n\nTea Break – 11.20 to 11.40 AM\n\n\nGuest Talk\n\n\nBr. Sri. K.Giridhara Sarma\nSrividya As A Darshana\n11.40 to 12.10 PM\n\n\nSession 4 – History And Antiquity Of Tantric Elements\n\n\nMegh Kalyanasundaram\n Director – Special Porjects\, INDICA\nŚrīcakra In The Brill’s Encyclopedia Of Hinduism: A Critical Analysis Vis-a-vis Its Origins\n12.10 to 12.30 PM\n\n\nDr. Malabika Bhattacharyy\nAsst. Professor\, Department of Assamese\, Dispur College\, Ganeshguri\, Guwahati\nThe Antiquity Of The Festival “ĀMATI”\n12.30 to 12.50 PM\n\n\nDr. Bijoya Baruah\nProfessor\, Dept. of Assamese\, Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva Viswavidyalaya\, Nagoan (Assam)\nThe Historicity Of Shaktism And Tantric Tradition Of Kamrupa (Ancient Assam): Its Belief And Practices In The Present Society\n12.50 to 1.10 PM\n\n\nLunch Break – 1.10 to 2.10 PM\n\n\nValedictory Session\n\n\nProf. Brajkishore Swain\nFormer Professor of Dharma Sastra\, Sri Jagannatha Sanskrit University\, Puri\nInter Dependability Of Smriti And Tantra: An Analysis\n2.10 to 3.00 PM\n\n\nDr. Ramaratnam S  Vice Chancellor\, Jagadguru Kripalu University\, Odisha\nPresidential Remarks\n3.00 to 3.15 PM\n\n\nDr. Nagaraj Paturi\nDean\, Indian Knowledge Systems\, INDICA\nSumming Up & Future Directions\n3.15 to 3.30 PM\n\n\nSri Madhusudan Mishra\nRegistrar\, Jagadguru Kripalu University\nVote Of Thanks\n3.30 to 3.45 PM\n\n\n\nResponse From Participants\, Tea Break & Tirthayatra From 3.45 PM Onwards\n3.45 to 4.00 PM\n\n\n\n 
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