Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will host the Fourth Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture on September 9, 2025. The lecture, titled 'The Origin of Another Buddha Image,' will be delivered by Prof. Naman P. Ahuja and will explore newly discovered images of bodhisattvas and
Hindi Maah
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) launched 'Hindi Maah-2025', a month-long celebration of Hindi language and culture, from September 2 to September 30. The event featured various cultural and literary programs, with key addresses from Prof. Sudha Singh and Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, emphasizing the importance
Ganesh Chaturthi
On Ganesh Chaturthi, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) inaugurated an exhibition featuring rare Ganesh sculptures from the Lance Dane collection, alongside paintings by K. Viswanathan. The exhibition, titled 'Vighneshwara Kutumb: Ganesh and His Family', highlights various forms of Ganesh and aims to connect the
Ramayana
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted an event to launch a cultural trilogy by Dr. Vinod Kumar Tiwari, focusing on the Ramayana and its significance in Indian culture. The event featured notable speakers, including Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avadheshanand Giri, who emphasized the Ramayana's role
Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts organized a memorial lecture on Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, delivered by Prof. Nandkishore Acharya. The lecture emphasized the relevance of Dwivedi's cultural philosophy, highlighting the distinction between culture and civilization, the importance of universal values, and the need for a
Cultural Exchange
The Ministry of Culture highlights India's historical and cultural connections with South-East Asian nations, emphasizing the influence of Indian philosophy, religion, and art, particularly through texts like the Ramayana. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has documented these ties through research, exhibitions, and collaborations, showcasing
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
On August 14, 2025, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) held a solemn observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in New Delhi, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event included the release of a book and a DVD, an exhibition highlighting the human cost of Partition,
Partition Horrors
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is commemorating Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Kolkata with a series of academic and cultural activities, including seminars, exhibitions, and film screenings. The program, which began on August 12, aims to engage the public and youth in discussions about the historical
IGNCA
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a unified platform for science and culture in India. This initiative aims to showcase India's scientific and cultural achievements, promote interdisciplinary research, and
IGNCA
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create India's first unified platform for science and culture. This initiative aims to showcase India's scientific and cultural achievements, integrate traditional knowledge
Buddha
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted an exhibition titled 'Footsteps of the Buddha: A Sacred Map', which explores the life of the Buddha and the influence of his teachings across Asia. The exhibition features a hand-crafted fibre map highlighting sacred sites and the journey
Bhagavad Gita
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) hosted a two-day symposium to celebrate the inscription of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharatamuni’s Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. The event featured prominent speakers, including Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who emphasized the enduring