The Making of Thali-Shekhawati: A Fracture Zone

₹5,500.00 – ₹8,000.00

This residential workshop invites participants to explore the rich political, religious, and folk culture of Shekhawati, focusing on its literary and historical traditions. Led by Professor Tyler Williams (Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago), the workshop delves into Raso literature, merchant travelogues, and oral traditions of the region, offering an in-depth look at the textual and material culture of Shekhawati.

Participants will work closely with manuscripts such as bahī-khātā (merchant accounts), rāj-bahī (royal records), and gutakā (notebooks), practicing skills in reading and interpreting these valuable historical documents. Additionally, students will engage with key political and courtly texts, including excerpts from the Kesari Siṁha Guṇ Rāso (VS 1754 / 1697 CE) and folk praise poems from Śekhāvāṭī Ke Vīr Gīt.

The workshop will also explore religious narratives, hymns, and folk songs from Dadu Panthi, Niranjani, and Chishti traditions, giving participants a comprehensive understanding of the region’s religious and social landscape. This experience will foster a deeper appreciation of Shekhawati’s vibrant and diverse historical context.

Location: Dadabari Bhawan, Churu, Rajasthan

Dates: 14th-16th December, 2024

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The Workshop fees covers your course tuition (Rs 3000) and rest for your lodgings and meals for the period of the workshop. You can choose from the following accommodation options:

  1. Shared Room Option: Rs 8,000
  2. Dormitory Option: Rs 5,500

Terms and Conditions:

  • Please note that all payments are non-refundable once registration has been made.
  • Students may check in on the morning of December 14 and are required to check out by the evening of December 16.
  • We kindly ask all students to arrive with appropriate expectations, as accommodations are provided in a community Bhawan managed by a Trust in Churu. The shared room will be provided on a double or triple occupancy basis, depending on availability. For the dormitory option, mattresses and blankets will be provided in a shared hall.
  • The possession and consumption of illegal substances, alcohol, and non-vegetarian food are strictly prohibited, as accommodations will be provided within a temple.

 

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