Secrets of the Symbols (A Workshop for Teens)
Understanding Hindu Gods
Do your children ask why our Devis and Devathas are often represented with four arms? What are the ayudhas they hold in their hands? Does each symbol represent something deeper?
Hinduism is highly symbolic in nature unlike Abrahamic religions where everything from a book is meant to be understood literally.
When children do not know this basic difference, they get timid and tongue-tied, always feeling defensive and at a loss to explain the profound meanings behind the symbolism - meanings that reveal themselves at various levels depending on the mental state and readiness of the practising Hindu.
Enrol your children (open to anyone from 12-19 years of age) in this unique, one-of-a-kind interactive workshop where they can ask questions and learn from the expert.
Gift your children the power of deep knowledge and confidence in their identity.
The course will be taught by Shri Ramakrishna Kongalla, Asst. Professor at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, a scholar and researcher on temple iconography. Listen here to his podcast with us on Hindu temples.
The timings have been chosen so that school and college goers can easily make time to attend the convenient weekend workshop.
The workshop consists of three sessions on the following dates:
Friday, Jan 31, 2025 - 6 pm
Saturday, Feb 1st - 10 am
Sunday, Feb 2nd - 10 am
Sessions will be approximately 90 minutes each (they could extend depending on questions from participants).
Payment will be 1000/- INR applicable to registrations from within India only. Participants outside India can also register and we will try to hold the workshop for your time zone if there is a sufficient number of enrolments.
Register with the correct Whatsapp number (with area code) and we will reach out to you for confirmation.
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