🟣 5th National Convention of the Indian Council for Sculpture and Architecture Research Concludes at Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Architecture, Pune

Parbhani- Sculptures communicate with us, and it is essential to understand the emotions and reasons behind their creation. The female sculptures on the exterior of temples are not “Surasundaris” but “Nayikas” (heroines), reflecting the advanced life of women of that era, opined Dr. Arvind Sontakke, a scholar of sculpture art. He expressed these thoughts during the launch of the book “Surasundari, Devangana, or Nayika…” by Shri Aditya Phadke and Dr. Arvind Sontakke. Present on the dais were Principal of the college Dr. Sudhir Chavan, Coordinator Dr. Shobhan Kelkar, Council President Dr. Shrikant Ganveer, and Secretary Dr. Shanta Geete.

The Indian Council for Sculpture and Architecture Research held its two-day 5th National Convention at Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Architecture, Pune, on January 10 and 11, 2025.

Council President Dr. Shrikant Ganveer explained the concept of “Eternal Deccan: Exploring Caves, Temple Architecture, and Sculpture,” emphasizing the need for further research in this area.

During the convention, British architect Adam Hardy shared his thoughts online about the importance of understanding an artist’s vision and the concepts behind their work. The session also benefitted from the guidance of Dr. Shikha Jain and Dr. Ujjwala Palsule.

On the subject of sculpture, cave paintings, and carvings, Prof. Deepak Kannal highlighted the vastness and importance of these topics, encouraging new researchers to venture into this field. Notable lectures were also delivered by Dr. Shantiswaroop Sinha, Prof. R.H. Kulkarni, and Prof. Usharani Tiwari.

The convention witnessed the participation of a large number of scholars, researchers, and students. More than 70 research papers were presented during the sessions.

The session chairs included Dr. Jayshree Kulkarni, Dr. Rambhau Mutkule, Dr. Shrikant Ganveer, and Dr. Shanta Geete, who successfully managed the proceedings.

On the second day, a study tour was organized to the Bhuleshwar Mahadev Temple (Malshiras) in Purandar, Pune. Dr. Arvind Sontakke vividly described the mesmerizing beauty of Lord Shiva’s enchanting temple and the intricate sculptures both inside and outside, bringing the temple’s history to life.

The success of this convention was attributed to the dedicated efforts of the office-bearers and members of the Indian Council for Sculpture and Architecture Research, along with the faculty, students, and staff of Kashibai Navale College of Architecture.