Memorial Lecture
Some of the Memorial Lectures organized at Jnana-Pravaha are the annual features. These are held every year to cherish the memory of great scholars whose contribution in the furtherance of Indological studies is commendable. At present, three memorial lectures are organized annually by the Institution, viz. James Prinsep Memorial Lecture, Prof. R. C. Sharma Memorial Lecture and Prof. V. Venkatachalam Memorial Lecture. Eminent scholars from India or abroad are invited to deliver these lectures on a topic of their choice related to any aspect of Indology.
9th Prof. R.C. Sharma Memorial Lecture
Date 01-08-2014
Recent Trends in Rock Art Research in India
Delivered by Prof. V.H. Sonawane, An Eminent Scholar of Indology, Vadodara
8th Prof. R.C. Sharma Memorial Lecture
Date 01-02-2014
The Wall as Canvas : Notes on Mughal Wall Paintings
Delivered by Dr. Asok Kumar Das, An Eminent Art Historian, Shantiniketan
9th James Prinsep Memorial Lecture
Date 27-11-2013
A Queen's Memorial : The Rani-Ki-Vav at Patan
Delivered by Dr. Kirit Mankodi, An Eminent Indologist, Mumbai
7th Prof. R. C. Sharma Memorial Lecture
Date 09-02-2013
Masterpieces of Indian Bronze Sculptures
Delivered by Dr. T. K. Biswas, Director, Birla Academy of Art & Culture, Kolkata
1st Prof. V. Venkatachalam Memorial Lecture
Date 11-01-2013
Changing Attitude to the Veda and the Vedic Literature
Delivered by Prof. P. K. Mukhopadhyay, Formerly at Jadhavpur University, Kolkata
8th James Prinsep Memorial Lecture
Date 27-11-2012
Religious Inspiration and Artistic Activities as Reflected in the Terracotta Art of Buddhist Stupa at Mirpurkhas
Delivered by Dr. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Director General, CSMVS, Mumbai
6th Prof. R. C. Sharma Memorial Lecture
Date 11-02-2012
Musical Instruments on Early Indian Coins
Delivered by Prof. Samresh Bandyopadhyay, Eminent Numismatist, (Retd.) Kolkata University, Kolkata
7th James Prinsep Memorial Lecture
Date 27-11-2011
Indian Historical Archaeology : Investigative Research During Last Fifty Years
Delivered by Dr. B. R. Mani, Additional Director General, Archaeological Survey of India New Delhi
5th Prof. R. C. Sharma Memorial Lecture
Date 09-02-2011
Shravana Belagola and the Ritual of Mahamastakabhisheka
Delivered by Prof. S. Settar, Radhakrishnan Visiting Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru
6th James Prinsep Memorial Lecture
Date 27-11-2010
Planning of Temples and Development of Religious Institutions at Garh, District Alwar, Rajasthan : An Archaeological Appraisal
Delivered by Dr. C. Margabandhu, Former Director, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi
