C.P. RAMASWAMI AIYAR INSTITUTE OF INDOLOGICAL STUDIES
(affiliated to University of Madras for the Ph.D. degree in History and Environment)
C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Institute of Indological Research was established in 1981 in order to facilitate research and promote the study of Indian art, history and culture, and organize seminars and conferences on various aspects of Indian Culture and history.
LIBRARY
The Institute has a reference library of over 15,000 books and manuscripts on Indian philosophy and religion, history, culture, art and law, and over 5,000 on the environment.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Women of Tamilnadu - A Survey |
Performing Arts of Tamilnadu |
The Iconography of Kartikeya |
Roman Antiquities of Tamilnadu |
Painted Manuscripts of Sarasvati Mahal Library at Thanjavur |
Cultural Renaissance of the Vijayanagar Kingdom |
Folk Toys of South India |
Kartikeya |
Varaheeshwarar Temple |
Rock Art of Tamilnadu |
Ecology and History |
COURSES OFFERED
Indian Art |
Indian Epigraphy |
Conservation of Old Books and Manuscripts |
New Methods in Teaching History |
Sanskrit - for beginners / advanced level - spoken |
Upanishads |
Ramayana |
Mahabharata |
Bhagavat Gita |
(only a selection is offered every year) |
SYMPOSIA CONDUCTED
The Heritage of Indian Art |
The Heritage of Thanjavur |
The Heritage of Kanchi |
Iconography and Socio-Cultural Development |
A Conceptual Approach to Indian History |
Indian Influences on the Art and Culture of Indo-China |
Shiva in Art and Religion |
Shakti in Art and Religion |
Kartikeya in Art and Religion |
Women of Tamilnadu |
Alwars |
New Trends in History |
South Indian Bronzes |
History of Science and Technology |
For registration for the Ph.D. degree, contact cprindology@cprfoundation.org
JOURNAL OF INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
The Journal of Indian History and Culture is an annual publication which encompasses all the various types of historical research.
The Journal provides an integrated forum for the presentation of original research articles and thought - provoking reviews to generate innovative ideas in historical research.
The Journal focuses on new directions in :
a. Indian culture, art, architecture, music and literature
b. Archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics, historiography and anthropology
c. Social, political and economic structure
d. National movement
e. It is a refreed journal, ensuring quality
It is indispensable for students, professors and historians.
Annual subscription : Rs.95/- (for two issues)
Editor : Dr.G.J. Sudhakar
Contributing Editors :
Dr. K.V. Raman
Dr. R.Nagaswami
Dr.T.K.Venkatasubramaniam
Refrees:
Dr. T.K. Venkatasubramaniam
Dr. A. Satyanarayana
Dr. Vijaya Ramaswamy
Dr.Nanditha Krishna
Director