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The Curated Exhibition Images of India-a fascinating journey through time showcases the illustrated sketches, drawings, lithographs, etchings, wood-cut etc. of 18th 19th century rare books from the IGNCA archives which throw ample light on the art, architecture and various aspects of Indian culture and the contents provide information about the past which has got faded and distorted due to various reasons. The first-hand accounts of foreigners visiting India are undoubtedly valuable for the inquisitive scholars in the field of art and culture. The travel literature spans all fields of interest. While in the earlier travel accounts of the Europeans there is precedent of commercial and colonial interest which later on shifts to publication of recreational travel literature of the late 18th and 19th centuries. The contributors of the 18th 19th century European publications were members of British army and navy; surveyors, engineers, medical staff, travelers etc. Driven by the curiosity and being fascinated by what they saw in India – the lands and the diverse inhabitants, customs, as also beliefs prevalent amongst the people, the European travelers made their way to the most interior and the remotest parts to have an understanding of the regions. Much of what they wrote was intended for amusement to their readers, as well as for information and instruction. The exhibition give glimpses of old landscapes of the important cities; architecture of temples, mosques, tombs and living quarters; social life during the period and details of musical instruments, costumes, transportation and other objects of interest. The exhibition intends to make the scholars aware about the great variety of books on Indian art, architecture, culture, religion of the 19th and 20th century. The rich intellectual content and the matching illustrations of the books reveal to the readers of the state of the society when the country was passing through a transition phase, as a result of cross cultural currents, experiencing new influences from the west, adapting to new conditions and at the same time retaining the age old values, tradition and customs.

Moinuddin Ahmad Art GalleryiIn Collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi

Curator:Virendra Bangroo

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Director Sumit Banerjee
Duration : 1.29min.

The film, in three parts, takes you on a journey through the fascinating and no less inspiring story of Buddha’s life, his teaching, Buddhist practices, the emergence of two sects – Theravada and Mahayana, and the coming of Buddhism to Sikkim via Tibet in 15th – 16th Century. The ultimate goal is to reach Buddhahood a stage beyond Nirvana and the path is through six ‘paramitas’ or transcendental and wisdom. It is not an easy job to become a monk, who has to undergo nine year of hard training in a monastery. The monastery is a complete world by itself, with all the facilities. Monastery is not a simple building, but has set design, intricately carved with mural paintings and structures, in which Mani wheels and Thangka paintings have their own significance. Watch how Tibetan Buddhism and culture gets merged with indigenous practices in Sikkim. Have a peep into the life of Lepchas

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Under the Outreach initiative the IGNCA Book Circle has a monthly event held on the fourth Thursday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tagore and the Feminine : A Journey through Translations (Sage Publications 2015) Readings by Malashri Lal, writer and academic Dramatization and singing by Averee Chauray, Theatre, and Film personality.

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IGNCA has recorded over 25 great masters in Hindustani Classical Music. In Phase II of the project, DVDs of a selection of the recording is being released. The DVD on Smt Khurana is the fifth in the series. Shri Jawhar Sircar will release the DVD. This will be followed by a concert by the artist.

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Launch of the book Theory and Practice of Temple Architecture in Medieval India Bhoja’s Samaranganasutradhara and the Bhojpur Line Drawings by Prof. Adam Hardy, Eminent scholar on Indian Temple Architecture, Cardiff University of Wales, UK

An exhibition of drawings and illustrations from the book will also be inaugurated. This will be followed by a symposium on Theory and Practice of Temple Architecture in Medieval India : Bhoja’s Samrangasutradhara and the Bhojpur Line Drawings from 4 : 30 to 5:30 pm

Speakers : Dr. Rakesh Tewari, DG ASI, New Delhi Prof. Adam Hardy, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardi University, Wales UK and Dr. Parul Pandya Dhar, Department of History, Delhi University, Delhi

Exhibition will remain open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm till 27 February, 2015.

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Press Updates:

• 21.02.2015 Pioneer (Delhi, Chandigarh editions)
• 23.02.2015 The Hindu (Delhi edition)
• The Hindu Business Line
• Business Standard
• Tamil Nadu Everyday
• The First Mail
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• 04.03.2015 Deccan Herald
• 05.03.2015 The Statesman

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The Hindu Bangalore (6th March 2015)
The Hindu ( Delhi – 13th March 2015)
The Hindu ( Kolkata – 13th March 2015)

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The Body in Indian Art’ curated by Prof. Naman P. Ahuja was inaugurated by the President of India at the ICCR/ Europalia International Arts Festival at the Palais de Beaux-Arts, Brussels in October, 2013. This landmark exhibition of over 350 objects was sourced from 55 lenders from India and abroad. Later, in 2014 this exhibition was shown at the National Museum of India in New Delhi where it achieved record-breaking public acclaim. IGNCA documented these masterpieces for its archives as it was an opportunity to record for posterity this outstanding collection of Indian art. Selected highlights from this extensive documentation have been made into eight films. Each of these films is just under 30 minutes and showcases a gallery per film. Each episode introduces a variety of Indian aesthetic meditations on the role of art and representation.

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Lecture By Rajiv Malhotra

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Directors: Ramji Om and Dr.Deepika Kothari
Duration: 98 minutes

The History of Yoga is the film documentation of Art, Culture, Heritage and History unfolding the wisdom of Yoga. The film traces the elements of Yoga from Harappan civilization to the 19th century.