Courses & Events
Samrachana is committed to generating awareness about the ancient temple architecture in India and its spread across the world during ancient times. The certificate courses are curated to elaborate on the nuances of temple architecture and Indian traditional knowledge systems rooted in the temple institutions.
(Panchkshtram/ Pañcakṣetram)
पञ्चक्षेत्रम्
Echoes of India:
5 Timeless Temples of Cambodia,
where Spirituality Meets Science
From 19th February 2025 (Wednesday) to 23rd February 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM (IST)
Samrachanā-HCRI presents a unique lecture series: पञ्चक्षेत्रम् (Panchkshtram/ Pañcakṣetram) which implies Five Significant Sacred Temple Cities.
This series delves deep into the Five Timeless Temples of Cambodia, where India's ancient philosophy resonate through every stone. Once a flourishing Hindu kingdom, Cambodia is home to temples that are a testament to the vision, precision, and scientific creativity of Hindu kings who built grand, enduring, and architecturally sophisticated structures from 1st Century AD till 13th Century AD.
The series will take you on a magnificent journey through Cambodia’s ancient temple cities—Hariharalaya, Lingapura, and Ishwarpur, culminating at the largest temple ever constructed in human history- Angkor Wat. Each day unfolds the character of a new temple, a new experience of ancient wisdom which these sites showcase, and a new perspective to see these temples where Spirituality meets Science.
Highlights of the Series:
✅ Gain insights into the cultural exchange that shaped these sacred spaces
✅ Discover the hidden architectural wonders of Cambodia’s temples
✅ Explore the architectural history behind five iconic temples
Register now and rediscover the everlasting connection between India and Cambodia!
Join us for this extraordinary exploration of history, culture, and temple architecture!
Online: Free Webinar
Registration Mandatory
📅 Date: 1st February 2025, Saturday
🕒 Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: Online
The Sun: As the Soul of Indian Temple Architecture
The 'Sun' has been worshipped as a source of life, energy, and prosperity across many ancient cultures. From the Sun temples of Egypt to the solar alignments of Stonehenge, and from the Mayan pyramids to the Vedic rituals in India, civilisations around the world have revered the Sun and reflected its significance in their architecture.
In India and Southeast Asia, Ratha Saptami marks an important day dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Celebrated in the month of Magha, it symbolizes the Sun beginning his symbolic journey on his celestial chariot, bringing longer days and prosperity. Interestingly, similar celebrations for the Sun God can be seen in ancient temples and traditions across the world.
Focus of this webinar is:
🌟 The Significance of the Sun in Temple Architecture
🌟 How temples were designed using the Sun as a key element.
🌟 A few important temples in India and Southeast Asia
Join us to discover the connection between temples, the Sun, and the cosmos.This event is open to all!
Date:
From: 21 January 2025, Tuesday
To: 25 January 2025, Saturday
Time:
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (IST)
5-day Online Certification Course
India Outside India:
Journey of temples from India to Cambodia
Date:
From: 11-December- 2024, Wednesday
To: 15-December- 2024, Sunday
Time:
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (IST)
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Southeast Asia has always been in discussion for temples with very similar characteristics to Indian temples. Temples, an Indian concept of god's abode, have historically travelled across the globe. People from various ancient societies adopted and absorbed this concept into their local traditions and the cultural assimilation resulted in various styles of temples. The journey of temples, especially from an early single-unit structure to large temples and temple towns and from India to southeast Asia, is fascinating. This gradual development represents the political, social, cultural, economic and religious systems of the era gone by. Samrachanā-HCRI is organizing a 5-day Online Certificate Course titled “India Outside India: Journey of Temples from India to Cambodia". It will focus on the systematic understanding of the development of temples in India and their influence on the most prominent ancient kingdom of Cambodia in Southeast Asia.
2-Day online Seminar
Timeless temples
Introduction to India's Architectural Marvels!
Date:
30th August 2024, Friday and
31st August 2024, Saturday
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (IST)
Who can attend: Anyone who wishes to be more aware while visiting ancient temples!
Fees: Rs. 600/- INR
Highlights:
01: Concept of temples
02: Early temples of India
03: Ancient Shastras of Temple Architecture
04: Temple parts and Terminologies of temples
05: Iconography in temples & stories on walls
06: Indian way of appreciating temples
Brief about the Seminar: Timeless Temples- Introduction to India's ancient marvels!
Temples in India are not just places of worship but also living symbols of the country's rich cultural heritage and architectural grandeur. These ancient temples, from the majestic Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu to the intricate Sun Temple in Odisha, reflect the era's devotion, artistry, and creativity.
The structure of a temple is an important step before taking the darshan of the deity in the garbhgriha. It helps align the thoughts of the devotee with the immense underlying information. However, most Indians visit the temples without being aware of the temple itself. Very few are interested in looking at the temple and its surroundings. Ancient temples are institutions in itself, they educate people for many aspects of life. Temples have their expression; each temple element has a vocabulary and regional variety. If the temple is visited with complete awareness, it will surely add to the experiences of the devotees.
This 2-day seminar will decode the concepts & meaning behind the temples to develop a better understanding of the temples, sculptures and stories on the temple for their socio-cultural relevance. It will also give an overview of the parts of the temples and a few temples which every Indian should visit in their lifetime.
5-day Online Certification Course
India Outside India:
Journey of temples from India to Cambodia
Date:
From: 13th August- 2024, Tuesday
To: 17th August-2024, Saturday
Southeast Asia has always been in discussion for temples with very similar characteristics to Indian temples. Temples, an Indian concept of god's abode, have historically travelled across the globe. People from various ancient societies adopted and absorbed this concept into their local traditions and the cultural assimilation resulted in various styles of temples. The journey of temples, especially from an early single-unit structure to large temples and temple towns and from India to southeast Asia, is fascinating. This gradual development represents the political, social, cultural, economic and religious systems of the era gone by. Samrachanā-HCRI is organizing a 5-day Online Certificate Course titled “India Outside India: Journey of Temples from India to Cambodia". It will focus on the systematic understanding of the development of temples in India and their influence on the most prominent ancient kingdom of Cambodia in Southeast Asia.
Seminar:
2-Day online Seminar
Timeless temples:
an Introduction to India's Architectural Marvels!
Date:
21st June 2024, Friday and
22nd of June 2024, Saturday
5-day Online Certification course
India Outside India:
Journey of temples from India to Cambodia
Date:
From: 1st June 2024, Saturday
To: 5th June 2024, Wednesday
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (IST)
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