Preserving and promoting the ancient traditions of various communities, while continually emphasizing the significance of safeguarding one's customs and heritage to the younger generation, has been the mission of The Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture since its establishment. In line with this goal, the subject I am presenting here focuses on the material culture of one community, which is an integral part of their age old identity.  The creation of pottery, a form of material culture within a community, dates back to the dawn of human civilization.

Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari, Assam Prant, Kamrup Vibhag, Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) organized the 13th Vedanta Vachaspati Radhanath Phukan Memorial Lecture on the topic “Practical Vedanta of Swami Vivekananda” in Guwahati on 4th January 2025. More than 85 people attended the event.

Our sojourn to the venerable Basistha Mandir Transpired on the auspicious 20th of March, 2024, wherein I engaged in lettered discourse with the venerable Pujaris, stewards of the Mandir, delving into the annals of its storied past.

I would have very much liked that I got associated with you during a meeting that was more real than virtual but I think the problems of poverty have deprived us of that opportunity. We are trying to adjust to these new realities.

The Notion of Governance in our Itihasa – Purana Tradition by Shri Bibek Debroy explores the concept of governance as depicted in ancient Indian texts known as Itihasas and Puranas. Shri Bibek Debroy, an eminent scholar and expert on Indian scriptures, offers a thought – provoking exploration of ancient Indian wisdom on governance, presenting valuable insights that can inform contemporary discourse on governance, leadership, and public policy.