International Institute of Indian Studies to open at the University of Latvia

The event will begin at 12:00 and follow Indian traditions, honouring Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning. All those interested are invited to attend presentations by lecturers dedicated to Ayurveda, yoga, languages, Indian classical music and dance, as well as Eastern culture, history and philosophy. The concert of classical Indian music dedicated to the Republic Day of India will begin at 13:00. The event will conclude with an opportunity to ask questions and receive consultations from the teachers. The programmes will be presented by specialists and guest professors, including  the UL leadership, Professor Brahmananda Mahapatra, Representative of the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in Latvia, Professor Valdis Pīrāgs, Acting Director of the International Institute of Indian Studies, University of Latvia, Professor Mārcis Auziņš, Sergejs Ancupovs, Associate Professor of Classical Music Program in India, Arnis Siliņš, Yoga Training Programme Teacher, executives of India Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, as well as other major teachers, representatives and experts of Indian culture. The event will be held at Baznīcas iela 5, beginning at 12:00, free of charge.   Please, apply for participation by email indija@lu.lv or telephone 24821433. The event is organised by the UL International Institute of Indian Studies. The aims of the institute include promotion of research related to India, implementation of educational programmes and scientific studies, as well as organising various educational, scientific and cultural activities in Latvia, India and other countries.