C20 Consultative Conference at Itanagar
Invitation to contribute articles for ‘Quest’
Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC) invites contributions for its bi-annual publication 'Quest’. Introduced and being published since 2008, VKIC plans to re-introduce ‘Quest’ in a new form in January 2025.
Nyoyin-Nyokum- A Nyishi Custom of Worshipping Nature
Before an attempt is made on the concept of Nyishi custom of worshipping nature through puja or festivals like Nyoyin-Nyokum; it is necessary to focus on the religious belief of the Nishing (Nyishi). The Nyishi, who dwell in nature, believe in numerous Uyus (deities). This belief centres on spirits or deities of nature. All the performances of customary rites of Nyishi more or less relate to natural objects in Siichii and Nyedo i.e. earth and sky.
Report on VKIC Arunachal Pradesh Chapter
VKIC foundation day 2015
Chairman VKIC, Dipok Kr Barthakur, delivering the welcome address mentioned that this year is significant for VKIC as it the birth centenary year of Eknathji Ranade, the founding father of Vivekananda Kendra and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. His vision to establish a centre to study the culture of Northeast of India led to the inception of Vivekananda Institute of Culture (VKIC) in 1993.
VKIC Sanman 2013 to Shri Latsam Khimun
The Foundation Day of Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (VKIC), Guwahati was celebrated on 31 January, 2013 (Thursday) at 5.30 p.m. in the Williamson Magor Auditorium of the Institute. The vital note of the function was the conferring of the prestigious VKIC Sanman.