Past Events

Temples are nerve centres that not only provide spiritual support but have also served as hubs for knowledge generation and thriving local economies. The management of temples has varied between local communities, royal families, other patrons including the State, creating various models that ensure the upkeep of the temples and regularity of functions. There are also temples that have collapsed due to lack of a such structural mechanisms. Have temples retreated from being dynamic socio-economic-spiritual- cultural hubs of action to only places of spiritual and religious activity? Recent decades have witnessed a concerted effort to revive the dynamics of temples as providers of harmony among communities, and this unique event attempts to showcase the same!

Course Title: Appreciating Temple Architecture and Sculpture  Faculty: Sri. Arjun Bharadwaj, Visiting Faculty, Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Chanakya University, Bengaluru.  Prologue: The Sanātana-Devālaya, i.e., [...]

Explore the flagship Online Certificate Course, "Arthaśāstra: Indic Civilizational Perspectives on Statecraft," meticulously crafted by the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at Chanakya University. This immersive four-month program delves into the rich heritage of Indian statecraft, extending beyond Kauṭilya’s Arthaśāstra to encompass diverse Arthaśāstras across epochs. Gain a comprehensive understanding of governance, law, economics, foreign policy, military, and strategic studies within India's historical context. Engage with enlightening lectures by seasoned experts and emerging scholars, with the content compiled into an edited book for further reference.

To make the season of festivals more exciting and enriching, the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at Chanakya University brings an online lecture series titled [...]