Lecture on Chausath Yogini Tradition Held During Adishakti Parv in Bhopal

CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The History Department of Sarojini Naidu Government Girls Postgraduate College organised a special lecture on “Chausath Yogini Tradition: Yantra, Mantra and Tantra” on the auspicious occasion of “Adishakti Parv”.

Archaeologist Dr Pooja Saxena attended as the keynote speaker. She highlighted the relevance of yantra, mantra and tantra in the Chausath Yogini tradition and provided students with information on the architecture, culture and historicity of several Chausath Yogini temples located across India.

On the occasion, college principal Dr Pratima Yadav, in her address, informed the students about the glory of “Adishakti”. She said the Chausath Yogini tradition holds special importance in Indian cultural traditions. She said mantra is the science of sound energy, while tantra is a technique for managing and regulating mental and physical energy.

Head of the History Department Dr Jyotsna Agrawal said that, in the present context, yantra, mantra and tantra can help young people in dealing with depression, concentration and stress management, as well as in spiritual and inner development. She said it is important to understand these as self-care tools in the present time, which will help in the all-round development of youth.

The programme was ably conducted by Dr Kavita Baghel, Assistant Professor in the History Department, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs Kalpana Jambhulkar. A large number of college faculty members and students participated in the programme.

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