Felicitation by Suro Bharati Sangeet Kala Kendra

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 […]

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Presentation in the International Conference on Philosophy of Arts and Aesthetics

Dr. Shakuntala Gawde was invited as a resource person for “Prof. Ookerjee Memorial International Conference on Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics” on Wednesday 6th March, 2019  organized by Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai. She presented on ‘Alaukikatva of Rasa with special reference to Abhianvagupta’. Rasa is fundamental theory in Indian Aesthetics which was propounded […]

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Indian Aesthetics

Dr. Shakuntala Gawde conducted a session on Indian Aesthetics with special reference to Rasa theory in the workshop on “Art and Aesthetics” conducted by Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai on 31st January 2019. Dr. Shakuntala Gawde explained ‘Rasasutra of Bharatamuni’ and its application to various arts of modern times. […]

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