Srimad Valmiki Ramayana Conference-3

3rd Edition (2026)

ThemE

Recensions / Readings and Commentaries of Valmiki Ramayana

Conference papers

Prof.Dr. Siddharth Y. Wankankar 

An eminent scholar of Sanskrit specialising in manuscriptology and palaeography, authored several books and guided many in their post-doctoral work, an expert in games in Sanskrit literature, recipient of Ramakrishna Sanskrit Award from the Canadian World Education Foundation.

Dr. Shakuntala Gawde

An Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Sanskrit at the University of Mumbai, an accomplished academician, researcher, and educator, a recipient of multiple coveted awards like Academisthan Best Teacher of the year award in 2021, author of several masterpieces like 'Narrative Analysis of Bhagavata Purana'.

Smt. Krishna Krupa

A B.Sc (CS) & M.A; M.phil. (Vaishnavam) & Diploma in Sanskrit & Manuscriptology, performer of Vishnu Temple Uthsavam's Commentary Works in DD-Tamil, Spiritual discourser in Temples, Sabhas & TV channels like DD-Podhigai, Jaya Plus & Thanthi TV. Author of books like 'Swami Periyavacchan Pillai's Manikka Malai' (a textbook in the Vaishnavism department of Alagappa University) & Awarded as Kavi Kurisil. (by Thanjavur - Tamil University) & Vaishnava Ratna.

Smt. Prabha Senesh

The disciple and daughter in law of Sri. U.Ve. Dr. Karunakaracharya Swami (recent recipient of President award for Sanskrit), a deep scholar of Divyaprabandham and Desika Stotrams and other Srivaishnavite literature, a gold medalist in Biotechnology from the University of Mumbai, Co-ordinator of Sampradaya Manjari e Patashala of GSPK group & editor of an online e Magazine "Sadhvishaya Vani" released by SPVST Sabha, Mumbai.

Shri. Vishal Pandey

Disciple of Padmavibhushana Swami Ramabhadracharya. Researcher in IKS in IIT Kanpur, contributing in remodification of Valmiki Ramayana IIT Kanpur website, integration of Valmiki Ramayana commentaries & digitization and translation of Avadhi manuscripts related to Sri Ramananda Sampradaya.

Dr. Nilesh Joshi

Senior Linguist at IIT Bombay's Centre for Indian Language Technology (CFILT), a researcher with a rich expertise in Sanskrit grammar, Vedic grammar, and the literature of Ayurveda, holder of multiple patents, has published over 35 research papers in global publications and authored more than 40 books.

Shri. Madhava Ghanapatigal

Vedamurthi K. Madhava Ghanapatigal, a Gold Medalist in Rig Veda Ghanapata, learnt Vedanta & Bhagavatam from Mahatma Shri Shri Krishnapremi Swamigal being his ardent disciple, Rig Veda- Shastra-faculty in Chennai's Rig Veda Patashala and an exponent discourser of Bhagavatam and Ramayanam.

Vidvan Gauranga Das

Vidvan Gauranga Das (Venkatesh Kannan) is a member of ISKCON and a disciple of Sri Jayapataka Swami. He is translating Sri Valmiki Ramayana, having completed 15 volumes, featuring commentaries from the Madhva, Ramanuja and Gaudiya traditions. He is currently directing translations of portions of Sri Mahabharata, and editing a four-volume biography of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Dr. M.A. Venkatakrishnan Swami

Dr. M.A. Venkatakrishnan Swami, a great scholar of Shri Vaishnava traditional works, editor of Gitacharyan, pioneer in starting Vaishnavism course in Madras University, author of several books like "Life & words of Vaishnava Acharyas". He renders devotional services sincerely in Thiruvellikkeni Parthasarathy temple.

1st Edition (2023)

Theme

Love in Human Relations (MAHABHAVAS)

Sakhya Bhava / Mitra Bhawa – Dr. R Rangan

Azwaras’ Bhavaas towards Lord Rama – Dr. U. Ve. Venkatesh

Guha’s Friendship – R Shyamsundar

Rama-Sugriva Friendship – Aakash Tiwari

Sita’s Friend– R Shree Vayidehi

Virodha Bhawaa (Enmity)– M Anirudha

Evolution of Ravana – Amruth Suryanarayanan

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