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Special Edition- 2

VOL-1​

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 Abhinavdhara – IJIIS​

Explore the Special Edition-2 of Abhinavdhara (IJIIS) featuring peer-reviewed research articles on Indic Studies, Sanskrit, Indian Philosophy, and Culture.

 

SRIJANSHODH 2026

International conference on Indian Knowledge Systems, Art, Design, Wellness, and Cultural Heritage                 

 

Organised by ​

 Shabdārambh:

Global Academy of Art,Culture, Languages & Wellness Date: 29th & 30th August 2026 (virtual mode) 

Chief Editor

​​​​​​​Dr. Supriya Sanju

Founder Director Shabdārambh:

Global Academy of Culture, Languages & Wellnes

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Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chaudhary

Director

Shabdārambh: Global Academy of Art

EDITORS MESSAGE

​Abhinavdhara – International Journal of Innovation in Indic Studies (IJIIS) is pleased to present this special issue featuring selected research papers contributed to the SRIJANSHODH 2026 International Conference.The conference brought together scholars, researchers, academicians, artists, and practitioners from diverse fields to engage in meaningful discussions on Indian Knowledge Systems, Art, Design, Wellness, and Cultural Heritage. The research presented during the conference reflected the richness of India’s intellectual and cultural traditions while highlighting their relevance in the contemporary world.This special issue is a humble effort to preserve and further disseminate the valuable academic contributions presented at the conference. It aims to provide a platform for original research, critical reflections, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the exploration of new perspectives in the fields of Indian knowledge traditions, art, design, wellness, and cultural heritage.Through this publication, we hope to encourage further research, promote scholarly exchange, and strengthen the connection between traditional knowledge and contemporary academic inquiry. We believe that the contributions included in this issue will inspire researchers and readers to explore the diverse dimensions of India’s knowledge heritage and its continued significance in shaping a sustainable and culturally enriched future.We express our heartfelt gratitude to all the authors, reviewers, scholars, artists, academicians, and conference collaborators whose valuable contributions, dedication, and support have made this special issue possible. Their commitment to research, knowledge creation, and cultural preservation has enriched the academic purpose of SRIJANSHODH 2026.We sincerely hope that this special issue will serve as a meaningful academic resource and contribute to the ongoing discourse on Indian Knowledge Systems, creativity, cultural heritage, and holistic well-being.

Table of Contents (TOC)

दृश्य कथाओं का भारतीय कला में योगदान: एक विश्लेषणात्मक अध्ययन

डॉक्टर वर्षा रानी
असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर - विभागाध्यक्ष- चित्रकला
हर्ष विद्या मंदिर ( पी.जी) कॉलेज रायसी हरिद्वार ,उत्तराखंड

Development of Designs by Adaptation of Phad Art Motifs Using CAD Software

Sampada Patil
Assistant Professor, Fashion Technology,
Dr. D. Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra

Rethinking Imported Prestige to The Rise of Indian Craft Luxury: Understanding Consumer Perceptions of Handmade Indian Textile

Siddhi Hitesh Tamore
Student of M. Design - Design Education, Sem 2, Mumbai
Sir J.J. School of Art, Design, Architecture,
Dr. Jagdish khaire,
Faculty Dean, Mumbai - Sir J.J. School of Design, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Unveiling the Layers of Abhinavagupta’s Bharatiya Aesthetics

Dr. Mukta Arvind Avachat,
Associate Professor
MIT ADT University, Loni Kalbho

Application of Horatian Satire on Kalighat Paintings

Yashaswani Bhatnagar
Researcher,
College of Art, University of Delhi

Prof. Dr. Amargeet Chandok
H.O.D., Painting Department
College of Art, University of Delhi

Enhancing the learning experience of the Navarasa theory through Virtual Reality

Divya Kamat
Immersive Media Design, MIT School of Design, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune
Neelam Bhosale
Immersive Media Design, MIT School of Design, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune
Hariom Jagtap
Immersive Media Design, MIT School of Design, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune

लोक विरासत के प्रलेखन एवं संरक्षण के परिप्रेक्ष्य में सहारनपुर की काष्ठ कला: भारतीय ज्ञान प्रणाली एवं सांस्कृतिक धरोहर का अध्ययन

शमशेर वारसी, शोधार्थी- देव भूमम उत्तराखंड महाविद्यालय देहरादून, उत्तराखण्ड

Digital Preservation of Art and Cultural Heritage in India: Integrating Multidisciplinary Art Practices, Emerging Technologies and Cultural Sustainability

Rajashree Dutta Choudhury
Ph.D. Research Scholar
Department of Visual Arts, Assam University, Silchar

From Yantra to Contemporary Composition: Reinterpreting Sacred Geometry in Modern Art and Design Practices

Dr. Mukesh Singh,
School of Design, Bennett University, Greater Noida, UP
Dr. Om Singh,
School of Design, Bennett University, Greater Noida, UP

उत्तराखंड की लोक कला ऐपण का कलात्मक अध्ययन

कुमकुम बिष्ट,
शोध छात्रा
विभाग- ललित कला, देवभूमि उत्तराखंड विश्वविद्यालय, देहरादून
डॉ. सचिव गौतम,
शोध निर्देशक
विभाग- ललित कला, देवभूमि उत्तराखंड विश्वविद्यालय, देहरादून

Cultural Sustainability and Fashion Innovation: A Study of Kantha Embroidery in Contemporary Apparel Design

Abhishek Chakraborty
Assistant Professor, Jagannath University, Haryana

Art that improves culture and society, relieves stress, and promotes the preservation and promotion of Indian culture through art.

Dr. Kumkum Bharadwaj
HOD Drawing Department
Maharani Laxmi Bai Government Girls College, Indore, M.P.

Textile Heritage: Cultural Identity and Symbolism in the Pheisoi of the Kabui Community

Golmei Bonny Kabui
Research Scholar,
Department of Fine Arts, MU,
Dr. Meinam Irikhomba Meetei
Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Arts, MU

Traditional Indian Courtyard Design as a Model for Sustainable Contemporary Homes

Tanay Pawar
Student of M. Des. - Design Education, Mumbai – Sir J.J. School of Art, Architecture & Design,
Tushar Panke,
Faculty of Design

हिमाचल प्रदेश की क्षेत्रीय चित्रकला का व्यावसायिक स्वरूप : पारंपरिक कला एवं शिल्प ज्ञान-प्रणालियों का अध्ययन।

बरखा
(T.G.T Art Education), शोधार्थी
ललित कला विभाग स्वामी विवेकानंद, सुभारती विश्वविद्यालय मेरठ उत्तर प्रदेश,

डॉक्टर पवनेंद्र कुमार तिवारी
सहायक प्रोफेसर
चित्रकला विभाग, शोध निदेशक

भारतीय सांस्कृतिक विरासत एवं कला के अंकिय संरक्षण में प्रयोगधर्मी प्रवृत्तियों का योगदान

कुo नगमा सलमानी
शोध छात्रा (चित्रकला विभाग), रघुनाथ गर्ल्स पोस्ट ग्रेजुएट कॉलेज, मेरठ
डॉ. नाज़िमा इरफान
असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर एवं शोध निर्देशिका, (चित्रकला विभाग)
रघुनाथ गर्ल्स पोस्ट ग्रेजुएट कॉलेज, मेरठ

Traditional Art and Craft as Knowledge Systems in Contemporary Indian Visual Art: Continuity and Innovation

Ashish Kumar Maurya
Research Scholar (PhD)
Department of Painting
Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Dematerialisation and Its Narratives in Indian Art ( Post 1990s to Contemporary)

Adarsh Kumar Rao
Researcher, College of Art, University of Delhi.
Prof. Dr. Amargeet Chandok
H.O.D. Painting Department, College of Art, University of Delhi

Traditional Materials and Tools Used by Phulkari Artisans: An Empirical Survey of Base Fabrics, Embroidery Threads, and Needles

Rakhi Virmani
Research Scholar
Department of Fashion Design, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Dr. Monika Negi
Assistant Professor
Department of Fashion Design, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India,

Digital Heritage and Multidisciplinary Art Practices in India: Strategies for Preserving Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dr. Anirban Dhar,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Fine Arts,
School of Design, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun Campus

From Text to Stone: The Iconography of Lord Rama from The Valmiki Ramayana to The Contemporary Ram Lalla Idol in Ayodhya.

Arun Kumar,
PhD Scholar
SCCE Department, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi

Effect of Indian Knowledge System-Based Innovative Pedagogy in Art on the Self-Esteem of Pupil Teachers

Dr Kalpana Gupta,
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade), Faculty of Education
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra

भारतीय संस्कृति एवं लोकगीतों की परम्परा से पोषित कला में नवाचारः चित्रकार रामशब्द सिंह के विशेष संदर्भ में.

शबाहत,
शोधाथीर्ः ड्राइंग एवं पेंटिंग विभाग,रघुनाथ ग़र्ल्स पी.जी कॉलेज मेरठ
प्रोफेसर अर्चना रानी,
विभागाध्यक्षाः ड्राइंग एवं पेंटिंग विभाग, रघुनाथ ग़र्ल्स पी.जी कॉलेज मेरठ

Adaptation of Uttarakhand Aipan Motifs for Contemporary Apparel Design: A Literature Review and Conceptual Framework

Nivedita Singh
Ph.D. Scholar, School of Journalism and Liberal Arts, Department of Fashion Designing, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

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