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02
Mar
2024
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03
Mar
2024
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC+5.5)
Tirtha Yatra & Conference On Jain Traditions
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INDICA is convening this conference on Jain Traditions at Chandraprabha Dhyana Nilayam, Kaylana Road, Jodhpur along with a Tirtha Yatra.
The conference celebrates the rich heritage of the Jain tradition and its integrated contributions to Bharat’s philosophical dialogue, communal rites, everyday practices, and sacred artistry, highlighting both its distinctive and shared heritage. The conference through paper presentations and distinguished invited talks will cover Jain philosophy, its uniqueness , Jainism across the landscape of Bhaarat, interface of Jainism with Vedic Buddhist traditions, Jain texts and impact of Jainism on life.
Schedule
| Day 1, 02 March 2024 | ||
| Inaugural Session – 8.30 to 10.30AM | ||
| 1 | Dr. Nagaraj Paturi Dean, INDICA |
Welcome Address |
| 2 | Rashtra Sant, Sri Chandra Prabh Sagar Ji Maharaj | Inaugural Speech |
| 3 | Sri Vipul Kocher CEO, AIEnsured & National Convenor, INDICA |
Mutual Respect For Dharmic Paths – Jainism And Hinduism |
| Tea Break – 10.30-10.45AM | ||
| Distinguished Talk-1 (10.45-1.130AM) | ||
| Dr. Priyadarshana Jain Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Jainology, University of Madras, Chennai |
Uniqueness Of Jain Culture | |
| Session 1 – Jainism Across The Landscape Of Bharat – 11.30AM to 12.30PM | ||
| 1 | Arjun K V Research Scholar, University of Kerala |
Jain Traditions In The Ancient-Medieval Kerala |
| 2 | C. A. Rushab R Bhandari Freelance Historian & Chartered Accountant |
Jain Concept Of Tirth And The Significance Of Shri Parvat (Shrishailam) In Jain Literature |
| 3 | Dr. Hansmukh Seth Associate Curator at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur |
Jain Evidences, Discovered From Excavations At Chandrawati (Sirohi, Rajasthan) |
| Lunch Break – 12.30 to 1.30PM | ||
| Distinguished Talk-2 (1.30-2.15PM) | ||
| Sneha Nagarkar Assistant Professor (Visiting), Department of Archaeology, University of Mumbai |
Jaina Puranas | |
| Session 2 – Jainism And Other Traditions – 2.15 to 3.00 PM | ||
| 1 | Dr. Kamini Vrajlal Gogri Project Consultant/Associate Member ( COJS), SOAS, London, UK |
Ravan: The Future Jain Tirthankara |
| 2 | Dr. Alok Kumar Verma Assistant Professor, Humanities (History), MUIT, NOIDA, U. P. |
Jainism And Buddhism: Its Integrated Contributions In Bharat’s (Indian) Culture |
| Tea Break – 3.00 to 3.15PM | ||
| Session 3 – Jainism Art & Architecture – 3.15 to 4.15PM | ||
| 1 | Bhatt Lajja Bipinkumar PhD Research Scholar, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Department of Archaeology |
Ranakpur Jain Temple: A Case Study With Special Reference Of Kalpvrikash Botanical Ornamentation |
| 2 | Alkesh Zaveri Heritage Enthusiast Director-USA Chapter, Heritage Foundation Jalgaon |
Vernation Of Goddess Lakshmi In Jain Traditions |
| 3 | Mrs. Surbhi Bhagat Founder, Uttam Garbh Sanskar |
Avadhana In Jaina Tradition |
| Session 4 – Jainism And Life – 4.15 to 5.00PM | ||
| 1 | Sunil Kumar President, Aglaia Interactive |
From Renunciation To Riches: The Jain Merchant Legacy In Bharat’s Economic And Cultural Tapestry |
| 2 | Aashi Jain PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa, CA |
“Sallekhanā Is Not Suicide” – Considering Nonviolence In Jain Ideal Death |
| Day 2, 03 March 2024 | ||
| Session 5 – Jain Philosophy – 8.30 to 9.30AM | ||
| 1 | Muhammad Tanim Nowshad Adjunct Faculty, University of Dhaka, Chief Coordinator: Architect’s |
Anekāntavāda: A Special Jain Episteme, Which Can Shun Monoculturalism And Monolithic Understanding Of The World |
| 2 | Krithika Jain Shastri Third Year Student, KKSU, Ramtek |
The Pursuit Of Moksha Through Ratnatraya / मोक्ष का साधन – देव,शास्त्र,गुरु |
| 3 | Achyut Kant Jain Assistant Professor, Center for Jain Studies, Jain University, Bangalore |
Understanding Causality In Jaina Philosophy: Unpacking The Principles Of Sadāsatkāryavāda And Bhedābhedavāda |
| Distinguished Talk-3 ( 9.30-10.15AM ) | ||
| Dr. Koenraad ELST Oriental Philologist & Historian, unaffiliated |
The Adaivika Nature Of Jainism As Per The Tattvārtha Sūtra | |
| Tea Break – 10.15 to 10.30AM | ||
| Valedictory Session – 10.30AM to 12.30PM | ||
| 1 | Rashtra Sant Mahopadhyay Sri Lalit Prabh Sagar Ji Maharaj | Valedictory Address |
| 2 | Dr. Nagaraj Paturi Dean, INDICA |
Impact Of Jainism On Telugu And Kannada Literatures |
| 3 | Dr. Arti Bothra Kochar Director, Verity Software & Co-curator |
The Brave Story Of The Jain Society & Vote Of Thanks |