Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited to give a special guest lecture on “Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana” by IKS Centre, Chanakya University, Bangalore. She discussed the vast expanse of Indian Narrative Literature,, which includes various genres like myths, legends, fables, poetry, history, music, dance, painting, etc. She discussed Narratology, Indian as well as Western Narrative…
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited by the European Research Council (ERC) as a panel member for the evaluation of Consolidator Grants 2025. She visited Brussels for panel meetings organised by the European Research Council Executive Agency. It was an enriching experience to work with researchers across the globe.
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited to preside over the seminar on “Sanskrit-bhashayah-mahattvam ” organised by Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrit Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Arya Samaj, Borivali. She also felicitated students receiving prizes for the shloka recitation competition. She spoke on the importance of the Sanskrit language in this modern era with reference to ancient texts.…
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde delivered a lecture on ‘Rasa Mimamsa- Interpretations of Rasa Theory’ at Rasasamvada workshop organised by Chinmaya International Foundation, Kerala. She explained Bharata’s Rasasutra with interpretations of Bhatta Lollata, Bhatta Shankuka, Bhatta Nayaka and Abhinavagupta. The lecture was appreciated by all. She was felicitated by Dr. Gauri Mahulikar (Academic Director, Chinmaya International Foundation).