Devayatanam Conference

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is organising “Devayatanam Conference”, as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Key Facts

• Devayatanam conference is a two-day international conference. ‘Devayatanam is an odyssey of Indian temple architecture.
• Conference is being held on February 25 and 26, 2022 at Hampi, Karnataka.
• It was inaugurated by union minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER Shri G Kishan Reddy.

Aim of the conference

The conference is being organised with the aim of deliberating upon philosophical, social, religious, technical, economic, scientific, art and architectural aspects of temple. It also seeks to initiate a dialogue on evolution and development of various styles of temple architecture like Vesara, Nagara, Dravida, Kalinga and others. Aim of the conference would be creating interest among scholars and students, to learn and respect our heritage.

Inaugural Session

The inaugural session took place at Pattabhirama Temple in Hampi. The academic sessions will be held in Auditorium, Kannada University in Hampi. During the conference, eminent scholars discussing on various facets of the great temples of India.  different sessions of discussions include:

1. Temple- From the Formless to Form
2. Temple- Evolution of Temple Architecture
3. Temple-Regional Development Forms and Styles
4. Temple-Epicenter of art, culture, education, administration and economy
5. Temple-Protector of environment
6. Temple- Culture diffusion in South east Asia.

Significance of the conference

The conference will be beneficial for students of Indian history, scholars, archeology, culture and architecture as well as general public.

Temples in India

Temple has been an integral part of Indian life, always. Temple construction was practiced as a pious act in the subcontinent and it also travelled to the nearest neighbourhood like south-east and East Asia. Thus, it is an interesting study as to how art and technique of temple architecture was modified and spread from India to other regions.

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences