Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited to preside over the seminar on “Sanskrit-bhashayah-mahattvam ” organized by Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrit Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Arya Samaj, Borivali. She also felicitated students receiving prizes for sholka recitation competition.
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).
Dr. Shakuntala Gawde graced the Mumbai Annual Convocation of Suro Bharati Sangeet Kala Kendra, held on 9th December 2025 at the Mysore Auditorium, Mumbai, as a special guest. She distributed awards to talented artists, acknowledging their dedication and excellence. Her profound knowledge, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to education infused the occasion with warmth, inspiration, and…
Bhakti-Mañjarī is a unique poem composed by Mahārājā Svāti Tirunāḷ (1813- 1846) with bhakti as its central theme. With the Śrīmad-Bhāgavata Purāṇa as its basis, Bhakti-Mañjarī expounds the philosophy of bhakti through its one thousand poetic verses divided over ten śatakas set to various metres. The supremacy of bhakti over all spiritual paths, the various…
The Volume titles “Dimensions of Indo-Iranian Literary and Cultural Traditions” serves as a comprehensive exploration of the cultural, linguistic and Philosophical heritage shared by Indo-Iranian peoples. The book delves into various aspects of Indo-Iranian studies, featuring contributions from prominent scholars. Key topics include the examination of foundational texts like the Vedas, Upanisads and Zoroastrian scriptures,…
The Book Drumavicitrikaranam Plant Biotechnology in Ancient India is born out of the Curiosity to understand the extent of knowledge which ancient Indians has about the plant systems. The objective is to bring to the fore the traditionl Indian Knowledge that has been buried under the sands of time blown by the onslaught of foreign…
Chhayanirjharini is a noteworthy anthology that complies literary works translated inro Sanskrit from various languages such as English, Marathi, Gujarati and more. The anthology showcases a diverse range of poetic forms including metrical, lyrical and free hand styles offering readers a rich array of expresions. In addition to poetry, the inclusion of ptose sections featuring…
The Book contains the vedic Accounts and takes into consideration the Upanishads, Epic and Puranas, Jain- Buddhist narratives. It throws light light on Egyptian, Middles-eastern, Chinese-Japanese,Nordic accounts of Creation. The reader will get an overview of creation accounts with their commonalities and differences in a theotrical framework. Book got released in the hands of Prof.…
Book was released in Hirakamahotsav of Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai (Chief Guest- Prof. Srinivasa Varkhedi- Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University)
Presented a paper on Govardhana: Divine Interplay – Unveiling it’s nature as a Supreme and Devotee in International Conference on Philosophy of Vaishnava Vedanta-Culture, Legacy and Traditions at JNU, 26th and 27th August 2023, New Delhi