Varanasi: The Essence of India

Varanasi The oldest living city in the world. Where spirituality and culture find shelter on the banks of the Ganga. Where the essence of India lives and breathes in a million heartbeats. And where Jnana-Pravaha is headquartered, overlooking the majestic Ramnagar Fort across the holy river. Less than a kilometer south of Samne Ghat, and two kilometers east of the famous Banaras Hindu University. Situated in an environment that is an oasis of peace, learning and reverence.

Jnana-Pravaha: The Culture & Knowledge Centre

Founded in 1997 by Smt. Bimla Poddar and Sri Suresh Neotia and nurtured by its Director, Late Prof. R. C. Sharma, Former Director General / Vice Chancellor of National Museum / Institute, New Delhi, Jnana-Pravaha today is a Centre of Excellence. It promotes, supports and propagates Indian Culture in its quintessence. And, when need arises, confers stipends and scholarships to serious students on research projects pertaining to Indian art and culture. Jnana-Pravaha, registered as a Trust on June 26, 1997, is a non-profit organization and exempted from Income Tax under Section 80G.The Institution remains closed on Mondays.

EK PRAYAS - The story behind the creation of Jnana-Pravaha and the inspiration behind the Founder Managing Trustee in taking up the project. - Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Jnana-Pravaha.

Jnana-Pravaha is also running a Centre in Mumbai.

  • Call for Paper for the Jnana-Pravaha Research Journal, No.XXVII, 2023-2024.
  • Scheduled to be released on 1st of August 2024.
  • This volume will be a special issue on: FACETS OF INDIAN TEXTILE.
  • Scholars, Conservators, Curators and Designers are invited to contribute.
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News and Updates

  • Next Event

    7th Suresh Neotia Memorial Lecture on

    Salvation through Art: Jain Paintings on Cloth by

    Dr Sujata Parsai

    02 April 2024

  • Jnana-Pravaha Office Timings

    11:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M. DAILY

    MONDAY CLOSED