Jnana-Pravaha - Centre for Cultural Studies and Research, Varanasi, India

12th April 2013

Valediction of Two Months Certificate Course on

Archaeology of Kashi

Coordinated by Prof. Vidula Jayaswal

17th March 2013

Gulab-Badi (Music Concert)

[In collaboration with Sangeet Parishad, Kashi]

Vocal Recital by Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Mumbai

10th March 2013

Vedic Yajna (Shrauta Yaga)

Performance of Mitravindeshti on Maha-Shivaratri day

Performed by Ahitagni Mahadeva Shastri Agnihotri & Shri Shashi Kant Agn

10th-12th March 2013

Veda-Vidya : All India Seminar on

Upaveda Sthapatyaveda and Concept of Shilpashastra

[In collaboration with Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan, Govt. of India, Ujjain]

Coordinated by Prof. Yugal Kishor
5th-6th March 2013
Special Lectures on

1. The Architecture of 15th century Temple of Ranakpur (Rajasthan)

2. The Miniature Paintings of 17th century Panchakalyanaka Scroll Executed in Rajasthani-Deccani Style

Delivered
2nd - 8th February 2013
Advanced Study Course on

History of Metal Sculptures

Conducted by Dr. T. K. Biswas

9th February 2013
7th Prof. R. C. Sharma Memorial Lecture on

Masterpieces of Bronze Sculptures

Delivered by Dr. T. K. Biswas

12th February 2013
Beginning of Two Months Certificate Course on

Archaeology of Kashi

Coordinated by Prof. Vidula Jayaswal
22nd February 2013
Prerana Pravaha (Inspiring Young Generation)

Kalidasa Antyakshari

Coordinated by Dr. Kamla Pandeya & Dr. Chandra Kanta Rai

Varanasi: The Essence of India

Varanasi The oldest living city in the world. Where spirituality and culture find shelter on the banks of the Ganga. Where the essence of India lives and breathes in a million heartbeats. And where Jnana-Pravaha is headquartered, overlooking the majestic Ramnagar Fort across the holy river. Less than a kilometer south of Samne Ghat, and two kilometers east of the famous Banaras Hindu University. Situated in an environment that is an oasis of peace, learning and reverence.

Jnana-Pravaha: The Culture & Knowledge Centre

Founded in 1997 by Smt. Bimla Poddar and Sri Suresh Neotia and nurtured by its Director, Late Prof. R. C. Sharma, Former Director General / Vice Chancellor of National Museum / Institute, New Delhi, Jnana-Pravaha today is a Centre of Excellence. It promotes, supports and propagates Indian Culture in its quintessence. And, when need arises, confers stipends and scholarships to serious students on research projects pertaining to Indian art and culture. Jnana-Pravaha, registered as a Trust on June 26, 1997, is a non-profit organization and exempted from Income Tax under Section 80G.The Institution remains closed on Mondays.

Jnana-Pravaha is also running a Centre in Mumbai.