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Historical Archaeology of South India
Dates: December 11-16, 2008 (Thu-Tue), Field Trip to Kanchipuram - Dec.14 (Sunday)
Timings: 4 pm to 6pm (Weekdays), 10 am to 12 Noon (Saturday)
Venue: CA STUDY CIRCLE, 2nd Floor, Prince Arcade, 22, Cathedral Road,(Next to Stella Maris College) Chennai - 86
Course Fee: Rs.2000/- (Field Trip charges extra) payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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The Hayagriva Study Circle prides itself in offering unique and interesting topics and rarely repeats a course. It is our endeavour and challenge to come up with stimulating new subjects each time. This course is one such. Through well thought out topics the course will give us an insight into Historical Archaeology of South India. At the end the course we may even become amateur archaeologists ourselves!
Well-known historian and archaeologist Dr.S.Suresh would be the faculty
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Ayurveda
Dates: August 1,2,3 - 2008 (Fri,Sat,Sun)
Timings: 6 pm (Aug.1) to 6pm (Aug.3)
Venue: Dakshinachitra , Muttukadu
Course Fee: Rs.3500/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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Fee includes non-A/C accommodation on twin-sharing basis; all meals; course material. (only 10 adults can be accommodated on twin sharing basis). Rest in dormitory style accomodation |
The Arya Vaidya Sala at Kottakkal in Kerala may be referred to as a pioneer in various aspects of Ayurvedic practices and also conceptualized the PRAKRITI AYURVEDIC CENTRE in Chennai.
The workshop will comprise lectures and interactive sessions that include certain yoga asanas, meditation, practical demonstration, recreation and a healthy diet regimen.
Sujatha Ramachandran, the Director of Prakriti Ayurvedic Centre will be conducting the workshop
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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: A Study of the Art, Architecture and Culture of Ancient Sumer, Egypt, Greece, Byzantium (Turkey)
Dates: June 18,19,20 - 2008 (Wed,Thur,Fri) and June 23, 24, 25 - 2008 (Mon,Tue, Wed)
Timings: 4 to 6 pm
Venue: CA STUDY CIRCLE, Prince Arcade, 22A, Cathedral Road, Chennai-86
Course Fee: Rs.2000/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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The series of lectures on these ancient civilizations will focus on metaphors of power as manifest in their awesome, grandiose architectural projects, political institutions as founding of democracy and theocracy made evident in the supreme examples of church architecture.
Topics will include:
1. Introduction to the culture of SUMERIA
2. EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION-Old Kingdom. Pharoahs and the Afterlife
3. EGYPT- New Kingdom , Architecture, Sculpture and Painting
4. AEGEAN CIVILIZATION
Minoan Art: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting
Mycenean Art: Architecture and Pottery Painting
5. ANCIENT GREECE: Architecture, Sculpture, Pottery Painting
6. CLASSICAL GREECE - Architecture and Sculpture
7. BYZANTIUM - Architecture and Mosaic
A golden opportunity to learn about these ancient civilizations esp. for those of us who wish to travel to these exotic destinations!
From an authority in Art, Dr.Ashrafi Bhagat, HOD, Fine Arts, Stella Maris College
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Workshop on Intercultural Philosophy
Dates: April 5-6, 2008 (Saturday, Sunday)
Timings: 10am to 1pm (with a tea-break), 1pm to 2pm (Lunch), 2pm to 5pm (with a tea-break)
Venue: Satya Nilayam, 201, K K Road (L B Road), Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai-600 041
Course Fee: Rs.2000/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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An examined life is worth living, said Socrates. Today several issues - such as cloning, human rights,
ecology, globalization, national identity, intercultural dialogue etc - are discussed in the media by
economists, sociologists, journalists, legal experts and others. But the perspective of the philosopher is
by and large missing. Is it because the philosophers are busy teaching traditional concepts in the class
rooms unaware of their role in the day-to-day life situation? Or is it because they have not learned to
philosophise themselves, while repeating traditional answers to the contemporary problems? Hence a
workshop is planned to provide an opportunity for the interested few to reflect on such questions
interculturally
Dr. Anand Amaladass
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The Science of Astrology
Dates: August 15-19, 2007
Timings: 5pm to 7pm (wed, thu, fri) and 11am to 1pm (sat, sun)
Venue: CA Study Circle, Prince Arcade, 22 A Cathedral Road, Chennai - 86
Course Fee: Rs.2000/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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Its in our stars! How does the time and location of our birth influence our life? What did our ‘ancients’ learn
from their observation of the constellations? Astrology as a subject is dismissed by skeptics while others
swear by their stars.
Is Astrology a science? Then what do we need to know to understand better the effect of stars on man’s life? Is
it possible to predict what the stars foretell?
This Hayagriva course attempts to enlighten us on an intriguing subject through a systematic study of the
relation between astronomy and geography; birth charts; constellations and zodiacal systems; the 9 planets and
12 signs and their interaction; methods of prediction etc
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Thirsty Fish : The Poetry of Devotion
Dates: July 16-21, 2007
Timings: 4pm to 6pm
Venue: CA Study Circle, Prince Arcade, 22 A Cathedral Road, Chennai - 86
Course Fee: Rs.2000/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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July 16th - We begin with an account of the Bhakthi movement-its origins in Tamil Nadu, the cultural
conditions that favoured its rise, the resources that the religions of India offered and the interrogation on the
part of the Bhakthi movement of both the ‘great’ and ‘little’ traditions. The writings of the Virasaiva saints
are used to illustrate these issues
July 17th - The experience of the woman saint is seen as radically different. While the male saint is on
the whole comfortable in marriage, the woman saint is in a state of discomfort and her experience offers a
challenge to the conventional pieties
The poetry of Andal. Nachiar Thriumozhi. Saguna Bhakthi; the intimacy gained when God has a form, colour,
clothing, relatives, appurtenances, weapons, exploits, history and personality. Time and space in Nachiar
Thirumozhi. The economies of bridal mysticism
July 18th - Kabir . Nirguna Bhakthi. This is a poetry that does not explore the poet’s relationship with
god unlike say Mira, it instead mounts an attack on the reader and it constitutes a radical interrogation of
both Hinduism and Islam. The interiority, intimacy and violence of Kabir.
July 19th - Introduction to Sufism. Its relationship to orthodox Islam. The subtlety of its interpretation
of the Five Pillars of Islam. The four stages of the soul’s ascent to God. Some Sufi saints and the dangers
of heterodoxy. The use of joke and anecdote. Poetry and philosophy.
July 20th - Rumi. A brief account of his life and the importance of the Friend. The mystic implication of
the dance. Detailed analysis of some of his poems. An exploration of connections between the Bhakthi and
Sufi movements
July 21st - Readings from poetry accompanied by singing by renowned artists (venue will be announced)
Dr.Sharada Bhanu
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The Indian concept of time, creation and calendar
Dates: March 12-14, 2007
Timings: 4pm to 6pm
Venue: CA Study Circle, Prince Arcade, 22 A Cathedral Road, Chennai - 86
Course Fee: Rs.800/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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Day 1. Monday,March 12, Time: 4pm-6.00pm Topic-KAALA- the Indian Concept of TIME
The concept of Time is unique to India. While the West could think of time from an antiquity 6000 years to 6
Million years, that too only in the last couple of hundred years, India has had a concept of thousands of Yuga and
Kalpa running into crores and crores of years. The Time span associated with each of the above terminologies is
huge, mind boggling and hence seem confounding. In this capsule an effort is made to understand them not just as
abstract figures of enormous time span but as astronomical events and their measure which these terminologies and
their time span actually denote.
Day 2. Tuesday, 13 March , Time: 4pm to 6.30 pm Topic: CREATION
This subject capsule brings clearly to our understanding that the questioning and awareness of how the creation took
place is not a new phenomenon in modern science. The Indian Rishi scientists have repeatedly asked this question and
looked for credible answers over 5000 years ago . These questions and answers as found in the Indian texts can now be
confidently looked at today, understood in modern scientific parlance and more importantly used in the latest scientific
research to understand how creation took place.
Day 3. Wednesday, 14 March, Time 4pm to 6pm Topic: CALENDAR
This talk examines the Indian Calendar system and questions the scientific nature of the Calendar which is currently followed the world over
D.K.Hari, Conceptuliser of BHARATH GYAN
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THE AMAZING BRAIN: A User's Guide
Dates: February 22-25, 2007
Timings: 22,23,24 February=3pm to 6pm, 25 Feburary=10am to 1 pm
Venue: Apollo Centre of Excellence for Women, 15, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Opposite AMM School, Chennai - 600 085
Course Fee: Rs.1500/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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Make the connection today. Learn what makes you
YOU. Use it so that you do not lose it cherish, nourish and utilize your brain. Brain myths/brain
facts/brain fitness
Dr.Prithika Chary, Neurologist and Neurosurgeon
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KONARAK AND ANGKOR VAT: Temple Marvels of India and Cambodia
Dates: January 15th to 20th, 2007
Venue: CA Study Circle, 2nd floor, Prince Arcade, 22 A Cathedral Road, Chennai 600 086 (next to Stella Maris College)
Course Fee: Rs.1500/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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Hayagriva Study Circle's 24th course
takes you through the magnificient Art and Architecture of the Temples of Orissa (12th and 13th century) which
culminated in The Sun Temple of Konarak, the biggest Temple built in India . Meanwhile across the seas in
the Khmer kingdom of Cambodia rose the gigantic temples of Angkor Vat and Angkor Thom. The
influences from India (especially Orissa), on the temple architecture, sculpture and art of Cambodia constitute a
fascinating study.
Dr.Prema Kasturi, Historian, takes us through an enlightening trip in time when man's achievements in
temple architecture and art reached Himalayan Heights !
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THE BROKEN MIRROR SERIES: How to Understand, Value and Invest in Contemporary Indian Art
Dates: October 7,8,14,15,22,28,29, November 4,5; weekends;
Venue: CA Study Circle, 2nd floor, Prince Arcade, 22 A Cathedral Road, Chennai 600 086 (next to Stella Maris College)
Course Fee: Rs.3000/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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The Indian Art scene is exploding. Every day sees a new gallery or exhibition, or a record price set for Indian Art at auction.
** Do you want to be a part of it, but you’re not sure where to start?
** Have you considered Art as an investment, but don’t know where to start?
If you answer ‘YES’ to these questions or even if you have a casual interest, and want to find out more, then sign up for Hayagriva Study Circle’s expert-led seminar series covering modern art appreciation and investment.
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Lectures by eminent cardiologist, Dr.K.P.Misra (Apollo Hospitals) Dates: August 13, 14 and 16; 6.30pm to 8.30pm;
Heart and Lung Surgeries - Illustrated lecture by Dr.Paul Ramesh(Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon) Date: August 18, 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm;
Strokes and how to prevent them - Lecture by Dr.Zaheer A.Saeed(renowned Neurologist) Date: August 19, 6 pm to 8 pm;
Importance of early Diagnosis - Lecture by Dr.Bagyam (Radiologist,Apollo Specialities) Date: August 20, 11 am to 1 pm
Venue: CA Study Circle, 2nd floor, Prince Arcade, 22 A Cathedral Road, Chennai 600 086 (next to Stella Maris College)
Course Fee: Rs.1500/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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Why does the Heart beat? How does the Heart beat? Why is the Heart linked with Romance? Does the Heart break? Learn all you need to know about this vital organ which is literally the 'Heart of the Matter'! This course is designed to educate us on what we should do with our heart and what we should not. Lectures on the heart and other related medical topics will constitute a comprehensive course- a MUST for all!
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25 March (11 am to 1 pm), 26 March (2 pm to 4 pm), 27 March (5 pm to 7 pm), 28 March (5 pm to 7 pm)
Venue: CA Study Circle, 2nd floor, Prince Arcade, 22 A Cathedral Road, Chennai 600 086 (next to Stella Maris College)
Course Fee: Rs.1000/- payable by cash or cheque in favour of Hayagriva Study Circle
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ANCIENT CITIES OF SOUTH INDIA - A Historical Perspective is a four-lecture series that will trace the growth of urban centers in India with special emphasis on
South India. These lectures will show how urban centers develop, the characteristics of urban centers, why some cities continue as important centers while some others decay.
Faculty - Dr.Chitra Madhavan - Historian
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3 February (5pm) - 5 February (5pm) 2006
Timings: -boarding-
Venue: Dakshinachitra, Muttukadu, Chennai.
Course Fee: Adults- Rs.2300/- [includes non-A/C accommodation on twin-sharing basis,
full boarding, stationery (only 10 adults can be accommodated on twin sharing basis)],
Children (above 12 years of age) - Rs.1750/- [includes non-A/C dormitory style accommodation, full boarding, stationery], families can avail of a discount of Rs.100/- per person
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Dakshinachitra and Hayagriva Study Circle join up to offer an interactive, educative two day residential camp on all you wanted to know about ASTRONOMY but were afraid to ask. This course is being promoted as family learns and enjoys together.
Faculty - Dr.Nirupama Raghavan, India’s first woman astronomer and eminent scientist
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16 December - 21 December 2005
Timings: 5pm to 7pm (weekdays), 10am to 12noon (weekends)
Venue: CA Study Circle, Prince Arcade, 22A Cathedral Road, Next to Stella Maris College, Chennai - 86.
Course Fee: Rs.1500
(Senior Citizens [above 65 years] - Rs.1000, Students of Art - Rs.750),
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Decoding the genius of Da Vinci and the renaissance masters
This course is a must for those visiting Europe and its museums. This ambitious course unravels in six stimulating lectures the Living Myths of Da Vinci, Raphael, Michaelangelo and Titian. The lecture series will attempt
to decode the Renaissance art ie. architecture, sculpture and paintings and will contextualize it within its culture and mode of patronage
Faculty - Ashrafi Bhagat, HOD, Fine Arts, Stella Maris College
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22 October - 30 October 2005
Timings: 11am to 1pm (22 Oct), 4pm to 6pm (23 Oct - 28 Oct), 11am to 1pm (29 Oct - 30 OcT)
Venue: CA Study Circle, Prince Arcade, 22A Cathedral Road, Next to Stella Maris College, Chennai - 86.
Course Fee: Rs.1500
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AYURVEDA or The Science of Life is the mother of all healing systems, believed to have been transmitted to the Rishis during meditation. This 8 lecture course will give a comprehensive picture of what is important to know about this ancient system.
Faculty - from Prakriti Ayurvedic Centre
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8 August - 14 August 2005
Timings: 4pm to 6pm
Venue: CA Study Circle, Prince Arcade, 22A Cathedral Road, Next to Stella Maris College, Chennai - 86.
Course Fee: Rs.1500
Site Visit extra Charge
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Digging Deep - Archaeology and past environments
[including a site visit to new excavations]
Faculty - Dr.Shanti Pappu, Archaeologist, Deccan College, Pune
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| June 2005 |
Secrets of the Brain
[including a workshop on Creative Karma]
Faculty - Dr.Prithika Chary, Consultant Neurologist & Neuro Surgeon |
| March-April 2005 |
The Greatest Journey is the Journey Within
[including a site visit to Vivekananda Illam]
Faculty - Dr.Sundari Krishnamurthy, HOD, Sociology, Stella Maris College |
| October 2004 |
Making Sense of the Law
[including a visit to Madras High Court]
Faculty - Geeta Ramaseshan, Advocate, Women's Activist |
| July 2004 |
Looking at Miniature Tradition
Faculty - Ashrafi Bhagat, HOD, Fine Arts, Stella Maris College |
| July 2004 |
History of Temple Art and Architecture of South India - Focus on Chola Temples
[including a site vist to Uttaramerur, Kanchipuram, Bronze Gallery]
Faculty - K.T. Narasimhan, Supdt. Archaeologist, ASI and Dr.Desikan, Retd.Curator, Madras Museum |
| June 2004 |
Broken Mirror - Towards Modern Art Appreciation
Faculty - Ashrafi Bhagat, HOD, Fine Arts, Stella Maris College |
| December 2003 |
Carnatic and Hindustani Music - An Appreciation
Faculty - Dr.S.A.K. Durga, Consultant, Centre for Voxology and ethnomusicology |
| November 2003 |
Darsana - A View of Life in India - Lectures on Indian Religion and Philosophy
Faculty - Dr.Sundari Krishnamurthy, HOD, Sociology, Stella Maris College |
| May 2003 |
Scientific Methods of Voice Culture
Faculty - Dr.S.A.K.Durga, Professor, Emeritus, Madras University, Consultant, Centre for Voxology for Music and Ethnomusicology |
| May 2003 |
Architecture - What you need to know before you build
Faculty - Benny Kuriakose, Director, Vedika, Lead Architect, Dakshinachitra |
| January-February 2003 |
Introduction to the Cosmos
Faculty - Dr.Nirupama Raghavan, India's first woman astronomer, Retd. Director, Nehru Planetarium, New Delhi |
| January-February 2003 |
Gardening & Horticulture
Faculty - S.Rajaram, Horticulturist |
| November 2002 |
Temple Art and Architecture - A Historical Perspective
[including a Site visit to Kanchipuram]
Faculty - Dr.K.V.Raman, Retd. HOD, Archaeology, Ancient History, Madras University |
| November 2002 |
Visual Art Appreciation
Faculty - Ashrafi Bhagat, HOD, Fine Arts, Stella Maris College |
| September 2002 |
Gardening
[including a Site visit to an orchid farm]
Faculty - S.Rajaram, Horticulturist, Consultant, MS Swaminathan Institute |
| September 2002 |
Understanding Archaeology
[including a site visit to Kunrattur Megalithic burials]
Faculty - Dr.K.V.Raman,Retd.HOD of Archaeology & Ancient History, Madras University and K.T.Narasimhan, Suptd. Archaeologist ASI |
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