INDICA

We Are An Institute For Indian Knowledge Systems. We Envision The Well-being Of Every Being. We Enable Seekers Fulfil Their Potential, Passion & Purpose.

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A New Chapter in INDICA’s Journey

INDICA is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Central Sanskrit University (CSU) @CentralSanskrit, marking the beginning of a long-term institutional partnership for advancing Indian Knowledge Systems, Culture and Traditions.

The partnership brings together the complementary strengths of CSU and INDICA to create new possibilities in education, research, publications, curriculum development, digital initiatives, faculty and scholar engagement, capacity building and public outreach.

The MoU provides a broad framework for developing academic programmes and educational resources, undertaking collaborative research and documentation, creating knowledge resources, and exploring Centres of Excellence, Chairs, Research Centres, Fellowships and other institutional initiatives.

Following the signing and exchange, the MoU was reverentially offered at the feet of Śrī Gaṇeśa and Maharṣi Vyāsa, seeking their blessings for the journey ahead.

For INDICA, this partnership marks an important step in our continuing endeavour to preserve, protect, promote, present, advance and transmit India’s civilisational knowledge systems, culture and traditions.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi (@shrivarakhedi), Vice-Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, and the entire CSU team for their vision, trust and commitment in bringing this partnership together.

We look forward to all that we can build together.

@ragamuki @dimplekaul_in @IKS_Media

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Arjuna’s question in the #BhagavadaGītā about renunciation and selfless action is one that many seekers may relate to.

Is it better to withdraw from worldly duties in pursuit of knowledge, or to continue performing one’s duties with the right attitude? In answering #Arjuna, #ŚhrīKṛṣhṇa explains how both paths lead to liberation, while emphasising #KarmaYoga as the more suitable path for most.

The article explores how true renunciation lies in letting go of attachment and the sense of doership, and how knowledge and action come together in the pursuit of #freedom. A piece by @JayRanjalkar

https://t.co/OBpWvwfut7

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🌍 WORLDWIDE LAUNCH | COEXIST (EKAM)

INDICA Dallas Film Utsav 2026 presents the worldwide launch of Coexist (Ekam) – The Gandhi Tribute, on November 13 at 6:30 PM, just before the screening of the Opening Night film, GONDHAL, Santosh Davakhar’s debut feature.

Helmed by triple Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, this evocative music video celebrates global unity, peace and the enduring ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.

Bringing together an extraordinary ensemble of artists and changemakers, the tribute features renowned cellist Tina Guo, Grammy Award winner Masa Takumi, Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, and filmmaker, poet and lyricist Sumathy Ram.

Directed by Sairam Sagiraju and featuring the remarkable micro-sculptor Sachin Sanghe, Coexist (Ekam) weaves together music, art and storytelling in a celebration of harmony and our shared humanity. A reminder that peace and coexistence are a shared human aspiration.

#DallasFilmUtsav2026 #INDICA #Coexist #Ekam #Gandhi RickyKej WorldPremiere Cinema Unity Peace

@DALLASFILMUTSAV @rickykej

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🎬 GONDHAL HEADS TO DALLAS | INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

From a traditional Maharashtrian folk ritual to the global stage, Gondhall is bringing a slice of India's living cultural heritage to audiences worldwide.

India's official entry for the 2027 Academy Awards, the film will be screened at the Dallas Film Utsav, ahead of its worldwide seven-language release on November 13.

Directed by Santosh Davakhar, Gondhal weaves a compelling narrative of faith, obsession, love and deception against the backdrop of the traditional Gondhal ritual. With music by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, the film brings an endangered folk tradition into contemporary cinematic expression.

We are delighted to see Gondhal and Dallas Film Utsav featured in South Asian Herald.

A celebration of Indian stories, cultural memory and cinema finding its place on the global stage.

Dallas Film Utsav | November 13–15, 2026

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#dallasfilmutsav
#Gondhal #CentreForIndicFilms #INDICA #IndianCinema IndicStories CulturalHeritage IndianFolkTraditions

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Special wishes for Dallas Film Utsava @DALLASFILMUTSAV from Shri Shobu Yarlagadda, acclaimed Indian film producer and co-founder of Arka Media Works, best known for producing S. S. Rajamouli’s blockbuster Baahubali franchise.

He extends his warm wishes to INDICA and its Founder, Shri Hari Vadlamani, congratulating the team on this initiative to celebrate cinema that preserves, explores and showcases India's rich cultural and civilisational heritage.

Thank you, Shobu Yarlagadda garu, for your encouragement and support!

#DallasFilmUtsava #INDICA #IndianCinema #IndicStories #CinemaAndCulture

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A warm welcome to Dallas Film Utsava!

Veteran film producer and founder of Sri Durga Arts, K. L. Narayana garu, extends his best wishes to Dallas Film Utsava and congratulates Shri Hari Vadlamani, Founder, INDICA, for this remarkable initiative.

Having been associated with some of Telugu cinema’s memorable productions, K. L. Narayana garu’s return to cinema with S. S. Rajamouli’s much-anticipated Varanasi marks an exciting new chapter in his cinematic journey.

We are delighted to have his encouragement and support as Dallas Film Utsava 2026 celebrates the power of cinema to preserve, explore and share stories from our civilisation.

Wishing Dallas Film Utsava great success!

#DallasFilmUtsava #INDICA #IndianCinema #IndicStories #CinemaAndCulture

@DALLASFILMUTSAV

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Master Class on The Pursuit of π & the Advent of Calculus in India

Dates: 19–20 December 2026
Faculty: Prof. K. Ramasubramanian
Location: Noida

INDICA will offer this forthcoming two-day Master Class exploring India’s mathematical traditions and their contributions to the development of calculus, with a focus on π, infinite series, approximation and convergence. This is being offered in collaboration with Central Sanskrit University @CentralSanskrit

The workshop will introduce participants to Sanskrit mathematical texts and the work of scholars including Āryabhaṭa, Mādhava, Nīlakaṇṭha Somayājī and Jyeṣṭhadeva, offering an engaging exploration of Indian mathematical knowledge traditions and their place in the history of mathematics and science.

Register Here: https://t.co/5FJtWBYuNE

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The day after #Deepavali, as the festivities continue, devotees observe Govardhan Pooja on Kārtika Śukla Pratipadā, commemorating Bhagavān Krishna’s worship of #GovardhanHill and his instruction to the Vrajavāsis.

In the #Krishna Bhakti tradition, the occasion is marked by distinctive rituals, from decorating cows and performing Kānjagai to the elaborate offering of Annakoot. As cows are dear to Krishna, devotees adorn them with Geru, Mehendi and Morpankh and bring them before the deity for worship. The festivities culminate in Annakoot, a mountain of food, commemorating Krishna’s divine appearance as Govardhan. A celebration of Ananya Bhakti, where Govardhan is Krishna Himself.

Read more about these beautiful traditions of Govardhan Pooja here:
https://t.co/rOWqH7TNhc

#GovardhanPooja #KrishnaBhakti #Annakoot #Vraj #Kartik

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🎬 SPECIAL GUEST | DALLAS FILM UTSAV

A special guest is coming to Dallas!

Santosh Davakhar, director of Gondhal and the director of India's official entry to the Oscars 2027, will be attending the Dallas Film Utsav on November 14.

An exciting opportunity to meet the filmmaker, interact with him and hear about his cinematic journey.

While tickets for the opening-night screening of Gondhal are SOLD OUT, tickets for other festival films are still available!

🎟️ Explore the screenings and book your tickets:
https://t.co/MvMAnqoU1d

@DALLASFILMUTSAV

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🌟 SPECIAL GUEST: BHARAT BALA
Acclaimed Filmmaker | Director, The India Experience

🎬 DALLAS FILM UTSAV | NOVEMBER 15

THE INDIA EXPERIENCE – SEASON 1
SHOWCASE DOCUMENTARY | 90 MINUTES

Bharat Bala will be joining us for a special screening of The India Experience – Season 1, followed by an audience Q&A.

An immersive cinematic journey into the heartbeat of India, the documentary brings together unseen, untold and unheard stories of ancestry, faith and rhythm from across its vast and diverse landscapes.

Experience unfiltered India on the big screen.

@DALLASFILMUTSAV @bharatbala

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/pjPBMH9hKJ

#TicketsForSale

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🎬 SPECIAL GUEST ALERT | DALLAS FILM UTSAV**

Actor Anshuman Jha is coming to Dallas! ✨

He joins us for the Closing Night screening of Om ka Hari (111 minutes), supported by Mumbaikars Global.

A retired astrologer, convinced his death is near, persuades his estranged son (played by Jha) to take him on one last journey to Varanasi. Along the way, a broken relationship finds its way toward redemption. 🕉️

📅 Nov 15 | 8:00 PM
🌟 Red Carpet starts at 4:30 PM
🎤 Q&A with the actors after the film

Come early, walk the red carpet, and stay for the conversation.

🎟️ Scan the QR code on the poster to get your tickets, or buy them here: https://t.co/MvMAnqoU1d

@DALLASFILMUTSAV

#DallasFilmUtsav #OmKaHari #AnshumanJha #ClosingNightFilm #IndianCinema #DallasEvents #MumbaikarsGlobal

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🌺 The Path of Devi 🌺

Shri Dr. Shyam Panchapakesan in conversation with Shri Nithin Sridhar, Director INDICA Center for Moksha Studies.

A journey into the wisdom of Devi, Shakti and the Śākta tradition — exploring Upāsanā, Karma, Advaita and the path towards Jñāna.

Join Dr. Shyam Panchapakesan for a three-day residential retreat at INDICA Gurukulam, Karnataka.

📅 27–29 November 2026
📍 Ritambhara Retreat, Lakshmipura, Karnataka
✨ Early-bird registration: ₹7,000 till 31 October

No prior initiation or spiritual practice required.

🙏 Come, explore the many dimensions of Devi and the path within.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/VjgXBy2vGe

#ThePathOfDevi #Devi #Shakti #Shakta #SanatanaDharma IndicWisdom Upasana Advaita Jnana INDICA

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🎬 OPENING NIGHT | DALLAS FILM UTSAV
NOVEMBER 14 | GONDHAL | MARATHI

A thundering midnight folk ritual. A desperate bride. A deadly conspiracy. As she seeks to escape her marriage, devotion and deception become dangerously intertwined in Gondhal, a gripping Marathi film set against the charged world of a traditional Maharashtrian ritual.

‘Q&A with Santosh Davakhar, Director.

Experience the film on the big screen at the Dallas Film Utsav.

🎟️ Scan the QR code to buy tickets for the other films. Tickets for Gondhal sold out

Or

Tickets: https://t.co/MvMAnqoU1d

@DALLASFILMUTSAV

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The India Experience - Season 1

🎬 DALLAS FILM UTSAV | NOVEMBER 15
SHOWCASE DOCUMENTARY | 90 MINUTES
BY BHARAT BALA

In collaboration with Indian Association of North Texas

An immersive cinematic journey into the heartbeat of
India, bringing together unseen, untold and unheard
stories of ancestry, faith and rhythm from across its
vast and diverse landscapes.

Q&A with Director, Bharat Bala

Experience unfiltered India on the big screen.

🎟️ Scan the QR code to buy tickets.

Or @

Tickets - https://t.co/MvMAnqoU1d

@DALLASFILMUTSAV

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Diwali is often linked to Śrī Rāma’s homecoming, but there’s another tale that glows with equal brilliance.

Long ago, the asura #Narakāsura, born of Bhūmi Devī, sought a clever boon from Brahmā: that none but his own mother could end his life. Armed with this deceitful gift, he grew cruel and arrogant, conquering the heavens, stealing Aditi’s divine earrings, and imprisoning sixteen thousand women.

When word of his atrocities reached Dvārakā, #Satyabhāmā—Lord Kṛṣṇa’s proud and valiant consort, was enraged. “How long will this tyrant torment the world?” she demanded. #Kṛṣṇa smiled, for destiny had chosen her for this battle.

Together they soared on #Garuḍa to #Pragjyotiṣapura, where Satyabhāmā’s arrows blazed with righteous fury. When Narakāsura fell to her strike, the boon was fulfilled, for she was none other than Bhūmi Devī herself.

At dawn, the divine couple returned, cleansing themselves of the battle with Abhyanga Snānam - a sacred oil bath symbolizing renewal and purity. And so, on #NarakaChaturdaśi, we too perform this ritual and light our lamps, celebrating the victory of light, courage and #dharma. May Naraka Chaturdaśi ignite in us the courage to confront darkness, the clarity to uphold dharma, and the inner light that makes every dawn a celebration!

@indicatoday #Deepawali #ChhotiDiwali

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What if the time we measure with clocks is only one way of understanding a much deeper reality? Indian philosophical traditions have long questioned whether the divisions of time we experience are fundamental, whether an underlying temporal reality exists, or whether ultimate reality lies beyond time altogether. Placing these distinct perspectives alongside modern physics, this article explores an intriguing meeting point between #Kāla, #upādhi-bheda and the still-open question of emergent spacetime. A piece by Ragu Kattinakere (@kattinakere)

#AdvaitaVedānta #Nyāya-Vaiśeṣika #Sāṃkhya-Yoga

@indicatoday

https://t.co/N2inpD9Miy

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तुलासंस्थे सहस्रांशौ प्रदोषे भूतदर्शयोः ।
उल्काहस्ता नराः कुर्युः पितॄणां मार्गदर्शनम् ॥

_(When the Sun is in Libra, on the evening of Bhūtadarśī (#NarakaChaturdaśī), people should hold firebrands in their hands and illuminate the path for the Pitṛs.)_

The #SkandaPurāṇa speaks of Ulka-dāna, the offering of firebrands to illuminate the path of our ancestors. What is the significance of Ulka and Ākāśadīpa in our Purāṇas? How do these traditions relate to the observance of #Dīpāvalī and the bursting of crackers?

Find out in this talk by Prof. S. Venugopalan (@Gopalee67) on Naraka Chaturdaśī and the Significance of Bursting Crackers in Sanātana Dharma.

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Honoring Those Who Serve Dharma:
Celebrating Champions of Dharma & Heritage! At the BTN UK launch, @RajivMessage presents the Sengol, honoring leaders like @CoHNAOfficial , @CohheOfficial , and @icfs2023 for their dedicated work.
#dharma​ #hinduheritage​ #btnuk