The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club
ASM LitClub Talk
on ‘Bhagavata Mela’ by Ms. Indumati Raman
on Thursday, 10th January, 2019, at 5.30 p.m.
The Literary Club of Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to a talk on ‘Bhagavata Mela’ by Ms. Indumati Raman on Thursday, 10th January at 5.30 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society.
Bhagavata Mela is a temple dance- theatre tradition practiced by Brahmin males in Thanjavur district. Dedicated to Sri Narasimha, an incarnation of Vishnu, the plays are rich in content- classical dance, chaste Carnatic music, dialogue and rituals. The talk will touch upon the history of Bhagavata Mela, with special reference to the contribution of the Thanjavur Maratha kings to this tradition. It will be illustrated with slides.
Ms. Indumati Raman has recently published a book, "Bhagavata Mela: My Tryst with Tradition" in which she has narrated the rich history of an age old dance drama. It is a 500- year old tradition which has been kept alive since the era of the Cholas. Each family offers one son to this tradition, as he is trained in classical dance, speech and movements.
It will be fascinating to listen to Ms. Raman.
Do join us for tea at 5.00 p.m. and the lecture which will follow at 5.30 p.m.
-Prof. Vispi Balaporia, Hon. Secretary - ASM
-Mrs. Sanjeevani Kher, Chairperson – ASM LitClub
-Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar, Convenor - ASM LitClub
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club
ASM LitClub Talk
Shakespeare for the # MeToo Generation
On Tradition and Taneja's We That Are Young
by Professor Ayesha Ramchandran,
on Thursday, 13th December, 2018, at 5.30 p.m.
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to a lecture by Ayesha Ramchandran, Associate Professor of Comparative Literature, Yale University, on Thursday, 13th December, 2018, at 5.30 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Society. Prof. Ramchandran will speak on Preti Taneja's acclaimed recent novel We That Are Young.
Read more: On Tradition and Taneja's We That Are Young by Professor Ayesha Ramchandran,
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club
ASM LitClub Lecture by Dr. S.S. Dhaktode
on his book "Thomas Jefferson and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar"
on Tuesday 20th November, 2018, at 5.30 p.m.
The ASM Lit Club cordially invites you to a lecture by Dr. S.S. Dhaktode on his book "Thomas Jefferson and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar" on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018, at 5.30 p.m.
This is a comparative study of the two eminent political thinkers, an unusual and interesting subject which gives fresh insights into the minds of these two great leaders.
Why did he decide to compare two statesmen of different eras? They both had very different personalities, they came from different backgrounds. One belonged to an affluent family, the other came from an underprivileged milieu. However, they both served humanity and both had great compassion for human suffering. At a critical time in history, both gave direction to their nation and to the citizens. On this occasion, we will also hear about the life and times of Thomas Jefferson and Dr. Ambedkar.
Dr. Dhadkode did his M.Sc and Ph.D. from Bombay University, having completed his undergraduate studies earlier in Poona. He retired as Principal of Siddharth College in Mumbai. Previously, he had been a Research Associate Professor at the State University of New York in Buffalo and a Research Scholar in Kyoto, Japan. He has studied many languages, including German, Russian and Japanese and has delivered lectures in Japan, Italy and Mauritius.
Dr. Dhaktode is the author of "Human Rights and Indian Constitution" - the enduring legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. He has been a Member of many prestigious national and international committees.
Do join us for tea at 5.00 p.m.
- Prof. Vispi Balaporia, Hon. Secretary - ASM
- Mrs. Sanjeevani Kher, Chairperson – ASM LitClub
- Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar, Convenor - ASM LitClub