Join us today at 3:00 PM for Pleach Talk 67: An Introduction to the Temple Culture of Tamil Nadu by Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy at the historic British Residency, Hyderabad.
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Have you ever wondered why Tamil Nadu is called the Land of Temples?
Come, let’s explore through our PLEACH Talk by Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy on the Temple Culture in Tamil Nadu.
The session will survey how these abodes of God became symbols of a shared cultural identity, and moved beyond religion to influence governance, sustaining communities along the way.
And what better place to host this session, but the grand British Residency?
Mark your calendars! Let’s engage with the past from the present!
Join us on 11th July 2025 at 3:00 PM for Pleach Talk 67: An Introduction to the Temple Culture of Tamil Nadu by Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy at the historic British Residency, Hyderabad.
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Hidden in the verdant hills of Meghalaya lie towering monoliths that stand as silent witnesses to centuries of history, memory, and ritual. Among them, the Nartiang Monoliths form one of the largest concentrations of megalithic structures in India, yet their stories remain largely untold.
What do these monumental stones signify? What cultural legacy do they preserve? And why are they crucial to our understanding of Northeast India’s heritage?
In Pleach Talk 66, Dr. Gangotri Bhuyan , Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Pragjyotish College, Guwahati, delves into the “Megalithic Culture of Meghalaya with Special Reference to Nartiang Monoliths.”
Join us for a compelling session that explores a majestic, often forgotten tradition of stone and spirit.
Date and Time: July 4, 2025 | 05:00 PM IST
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/87943876060?pwd=dv7aB7amd3T5axEj…
Meeting ID: 879 4387 6060
Passcode: 239927
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Hidden across the lateritic plateaus of Konkan are massive, enigmatic figures etched into stone - the Geoglyphs of Konkan . Older than many ancient Indian monuments, these prehistoric rock carvings remain one of the most overlooked chapters in our subcontinent's rich artistic heritage.
What do these vast, mysterious figures represent? Who created them? And why are they so important today?
In Pleach Talk 65, Sri Rhutvij Apte, Research Associate at the Konkan Geoglyphs and Heritage Research Centre, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, unravels the fascinating world of these ancient geoglyphs in his talk: “Exploring the Unknown: Geoglyphs of Konkan – A Fresh Perspective in Indian Rock Art.”
Join us for an eye opening session that brings to light an extraordinary yet forgotten canvas of Indian rock art.
Date and Time: 20th June 2025, 05:00 PM
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/86359882571?pwd=jmkccqG3y5YsDqNi…
Id: 863 5988 2571 Password: 606640
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Through our flagship initiative PHP (Preserve Heritage for Posterity) – we continue to document forgotten monuments, sensitise communities about their significance, and spotlight the unsung custodians of heritage.
This week, our journey took us across the rugged terrains of Nalgonda, Palnadu, and Rangareddy districts. From prehistoric rock art etched into time, to the remnants of a Shiva temple watched over by a weathered Nandi, and megalithic burials that whisper stories of prehistoric life – each site adds another layer to the mosaic of our shared history.
Swipe through to witness these silent sentinels of heritage and the legacy we’re committed to preserving.
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Fatehpur Sikri, the once-glorious Mughal capital is often remembered for its grand architecture, like Buland Darwaza and Jama Masjid. But beyond the popular monuments lie layers of forgotten stories and lost structures that reflect Emperor Akbar’s visionary spirit.
Among the most remarkable of these are the Ibadat Khana a house of interfaith dialogue and the Christian Chapel, both long forgotten and hidden beneath layers of history.
In Pleach Talk 64 we are honoured to host Shri K. K. Muhammed, Padma Shri Awardee and one of the most respected archaeologists of modern India, who will share the fascinating story of "The Discovery of Akbar’s Ibadat Khana and Christian Chapel at Fatehpur Sikri."
This is a rare chance to hear the story of a discovery that redefines how we look at India’s past.
Speaker - Shri K. K. Muhammed (Padma Shri Awardee)
Topic - The Discovery of Akbar's Ibadat Khana and Christian Chapel at Fatehpur Sikri
Date and Time: 16th May 2025, 05:00 PM
Zoom Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/89193538508?pwd=OOVyYitJzLoY8o7x…
Meeting ID: 891 9353 8508 | Passcode: 326863
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Greetings from Pleach India Foundation!
Nestled along the Swarnamukhi River in Andhra Pradesh, Gottiprolu unveils a thriving early historic (1st Century BCE) trade center. ASI excavations have uncovered a massive brick structure and a Vishnu sculpture, shedding light on its strategic role in South India’s trade networks.
Join us at our Pleach Talk this month as Dr. T. Srilakshmi, Regional Director (Western Region, ASI), shares her firsthand insights from the excavation. With her deep research and on-site experience, she unravels the fascinating discoveries that make Gottiprolu a key chapter in India’s ancient past.
Speaker - Dr. T. Sreelakshmi
Topic - Gottiprolu - a Satavahana fortification in Andhradesa - uncovered through the excavations
Date and Time: 4th April 2025, 05:00 PM
Id: 861 2663 3332 Password: 571763
Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/86126633332?pwd=bsTHfANOQriFHegC…
We’ll also be going live on our YouTube Channel
youtube.com/@pleachindiafoundation
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Greetings from Pleach India Foundation!
The Buddhist caves at Junnar, located in the Pune district of Maharashtra, are the largest group of Buddhist caves in India. These caves, belonging to an early phase (1st Cen. BCE) of Buddhist rock-cut architecture, have immense historical significance with a corpus of inscriptions in them shedding light on contemporary social, religious, economic, and cultural settings.
Let's dive deep into an understanding of these beautiful caves in our PLEACH Talk for this month with the help of our expert speaker Dr. Shrikant Ganvir, Assistant Prof., Dept. of A.I.H.C. and Archaeology,
Deccan College Post-Graduate & Research Institute, Deemed to be University, Pune. His extensive work on Buddhist art and cave architecture has been published in various national and international journals of repute.
Speaker: Dr. Shrikant Ganvir
Topic: Early Buddhist Caves of Junnar: Investigating Landscape, Monasticism and Trade
Date and Time: 28th March 2025, 05:00 PM
Id: 840 3184 6669 Password: 352169
Link: us06web.zoom.us/j/84031846669?pwd=azM7eGgs3XAf0CCK…
We’ll also be live on our YouTube Channel
youtube.com/@pleachindiafoundation
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A non-profit organisation on a mission to promote art and culture, focusing on the tangible heritage of India.
We aim to weave our country's vibrant cultural heritage into all sections through the right mediums.
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Established in 2014
19 August 2022