National Academic and Spiritual-Cultural Conference on Srimanta Sankaradeva – Xutradhar2026, Puducherry
Society for Srimanta Sankaradeva is associated with Xutradhar2026, the National Academic and Spiritual-Cultural Conference on Srimanta Sankaradeva. It will be held in Puducherry on 25-27 September, 2026. Topics of the Academic Conference are given below.
Theme 1:
Cultural Nationalism as tool for strengthening National Integrity and Social Harmony
Sub-themes:
a) Mahapurush Srimanta Sankaradeva as Cultural Nationalist
b) Elements of Cultural Nationalism in the literature of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva
c) Advocates of Cultural Nationalism and their principles
d) Srimadbhagavadgeeta as handbook of Cultural Nationalism
Theme 2:
Distinctive Features of Religion and Philosophy of Srimanta Sankaradeva, compared to his contemporary Philosophers
Sub-theme:
a) The philosophy of Srimanta Sankaradeva
b) Evolution of the Indian philosophical systems since medieval times
c) The similarities between the philosophy of Rishi Aurobindo and Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva
d) The religious order propounded by Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva as part of Sanatana Dharma
Theme 3:
Sanatana Dharma and the Bhakti Movement of India
Sub-theme:
a) Evolution of Bhakti Movement in India
b) Essence of different philosophical systems of Hinduism
c) Comparative study of different Bhakti orders with special reference to Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva
Theme 4:
Sanatana Dharma, Sustainable Development and the Principles of medieval saints and scholars
Sub-themes:
a) Ecological thoughts of Srimanta Sankaradeva towards Sustainable Development
b) Sustainable Development, Ecological Conservation and Indian Ayurveda
c) Bharatiya traditions and Sustainable Development
d) Theory of “Vasudaiva Kutumbakam” and its implication for Sustainable development and eco-social equality
Theme 5:
Performing Arts and Spirituality
Sub-themes:
a) Impact of Sanatana dharma on the devotional songs and music with special reference to Srimanta Sankaradeva
b) Spirituality in dance, music and plays of Srimanta Sankaradeva
c) Vedic Prabandha Geet and Bargeet of Srimanta Sankaradeva
d) Features of Ankiya plays, the first plays in modern Indian languages.
e) Bharatiya classical music and its role in Spirituality.
Contact details:
Phone: +91 98643 51785
Email: xutradharksp@gmail.com