Department Of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology,

Deccan College

Post-Graduate and Research Institute Pune

Directorate

Government of Maharashtra

22nd International

ROCK ART SOCIETY OF INDIA

(150th year Celebration of Rock Art Research in India

On 26th, 2

The Congress Theme

Rock Art Discipline in Indian Ocean Rim Countries:

Prospects, Challenges and Strategies to Meet Them

The Congress Venue: Department of

Culture and Archaeology, Deccan College

Graduate and Research Institute,

FIRST CIRCULAR

Department Of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology,

Deccan College Deemed University,

Graduate and Research Institute Pune-411006

&

Directorate of Archaeology and Museums,

Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai-400001

Are hosting

International Congress of the

ROCK ART SOCIETY OF INDIA

year Celebration of Rock Art Research in India

, 27th and 28th OCOTBER 2017

The Congress Theme

Vision India

Rock Art Discipline in Indian Ocean Rim Countries:

Prospects, Challenges and Strategies to Meet Them

Department of Ancient Indian History,

Culture and Archaeology, Deccan College Deemed University, Post

Graduate and Research Institute, Pune- 411006, Maharashtra, India

Department Of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology,

411006

year Celebration of Rock Art Research in India)

Rock Art Discipline in Indian Ocean Rim Countries:

Prospects, Challenges and Strategies to Meet Them

Ancient Indian History,

Deemed University, Post

411006, Maharashtra, India

Dear Members/ Delegates,

We cordially invite you to participate in the International conference and different

events organized at this occasion. Besides, there will be a special session on Rock art

dating and challenges ahead and open sessions and lectures on following sub

themes.

1) Rock Art Dating and Challenges Ahead

2) Rock Art and Tribal Art

4) Symbols, Language and Meaning in the Rock Art

5) Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects of the Rock art

6) Rock Art- Regional Importance and Contributions

7) Cupules- Antiquity, Continuity and Present perspectives

We are also organizing a visit to Bhaja and Karla Buddhist rock cut caves for the

congress delegates on payment basis provided we get sufficient number of

participants.

Rationale

The discovery of rock art in India was made by Archibald Carllyle in 1867-68, near

Sohagighaṭ in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh India. Therefore, this year we are

celebrating the 150th year of the discovery of rock art in India. During this period rock art

has been reported from throughout the country and we have made long strides in the

regional studies of rock art. Dr. Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar, the founding father of Rock Art

Discipline in India, had strong association with Deccan College. Besides, India has played

crucial role in the study of early petroglyphs in the world and has the credit to be the

pioneering country for understanding the technology of early cupules in the world. Thus,

Indian rock art studies are playing crucial role in understanding the cognitive and cultural

development of the early humans. Now the time has come that India should expand our

vision and try to understand the role of India in the cognitive and cultural development of

the early humans in the global perspective. Sea provided an easy route for migration and

coastal regions were better suitable for sustainable development of the early humans.

Thus, the Congress theme, “Rock art discipline in Indian Ocean Rim Countries:

Prospects, challenges and strategies to meet them” is befitting the occasion. It includes

the Indian Ocean Rim countries from South Africa upto Australia. Therefore we invite

papers for the future plan and strategy of rock art research in India and in the overseas

countries.

About the Deccan College Deemed University

The Deccan College (Deemed University) Post-Graduate and Research Institute, the third

oldest educational Institute in the country established on 6 October 1821 is presently

ranked 40th amongst the top 45 Universities of the country and 11th in terms of

reputation. This is the only University in the country specializing in past and present

Heritage of the country and is globally reputed for quality teaching and research in the

specialized fields. The University has three full-fledged Departments, namely Archaeology,

Linguistics and Sanskrit and Lexicography. The credit of establishing Archaeology and

Linguistics into a University system for the first time in the country goes to Deccan College.

About The Department

The Department of A.I.H.C and Archaeology of this University is one of the biggest and well

known in the world. Students and staff of this Department carry out research all over the

country and outside and not only generate primary sources for writing history but also

provide economic opportunities for all classes of the society. Under one roof, the

Department has eight different labs required for carrying out basic scientific archaeological

research. The Department acts as a National centre for basic research in heritage related

subjects. Considering the academic contribution and its commitment to participate in

Nation Building, the Department of Archaeology is recognized as Centre of Advanced Study

since 1985. . Students and staff of this Department carry out research on archaeology and

rock art all over the country and in the overseas countries.

Rock Art Society of India

Rock Art Society of India (RASI), established in 1990, is the only NGO devoted for the

promotion of scientific study of rock art in the country. RASI is one of the founding

members of the International Federation of Rock Art Organisations (IFRAO). It organizes

national and international conferences almost every year. Purakala is a leading peer

reviewed journal, only of its kind in India devoted for the promotion of rock art science. It

is a reputed publication of the IFRAO family members. The EIP Project, a joint venture by

RASI and AURA, established the Lower Palaeolithic antiquity of the early petroglyphs in

Central India. It is a path breaking contribution for understanding the cognitive and

cultural development of the early hominins in the world.

Registration fee

For Indian Delegates

Member and Delegates- Rupees 1500/- (One Thousand Five Hundred) only.

Accompanied Person- Rupees 1500/- (One Thousand Five Hundred) Only

Students- Rupees 750/- (Seven Hundred Fifty) only.

For Foreign Delegates

US$ 150

Students- US$ 100

The Delegate Fee can be remitted by a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Conference Co-

ordinators” Or Through Online Money Transfer by NEFT. The Bank and account

Particulars are given below:

1. Beneficiary Name: Conference Co-ordinators

2. Name of the Bank: Central Bank of India

3. Name of the Branch: Deccan College

4. IFSC Code: CBIN0284244

5. Beneficiary Account S.B. No: 3342777816

Submission of Papers

Deadline for receiving the abstract and registration form 31st August 2017.

Only those who send their registration form, abstract and registration fees in time on or

before 31st August 2017 will find place in the academic programme.

The abstracts should not be more than 150 words composed as running matter without

any formatting in MS Word file (Times New Roman font). Registration forms (attached)

and Abstracts of the papers should be sent in duplicate, one to Dr. Kantikumar Pawar,

Conference Coordinator and another to Dr. Arakhita Pradhan, Joint Secretary RASI,

Archaeological Survey of India, Agra Circle, 22 Mall Road, Agra-282001.

Accommodation

We will make modest and sharing accommodation for the registered delegates from whom

we will receive the registration form and the registration fees on or before 31st August

2017. Hotel accommodation can be arranged on request and payment in advance. After

31st August the delegates have to make their own arrangement for stay and transport to

the venue of the conference.

Reception

Please inform your travel itinerary well in advance to enable us make necessary

arrangements at our end. On arrival at Pune by Air, Rail or Bus, the delegates are requested

to contact the person who will be in charge of reception committee. Delegates will be taken

to respective places of accommodation.

Field Trip

One day post conference field trip (29th October 2017) will be organized to the famous

rock cut cave sites of Karle and Bhaja. Interested delegates may inform in advance upto 31st

August 2017.

The field trip charges are Rupees 800/-

Note

Those who are not the members of RASI (Rock Art Society of India) are requested to take

the RASI membership before the Congress. RASI Membership form is attached in the end of

this Circular.

Contacts

Convener Co-ordinator Joint Secretary (RASI)

Prof. Vasant Shinde Dr. Kantikumar Pawar Dr. Arkhita Pradhan

Vice-Chancellor Assistant Professor Joint Secretary

Deccan College PGRI Deccan College PGRI Archaeological Survey of India

Pune-411006 Pune-411006 Agra Circle, 22 Mall Road,

Maharashtra, India Maharashtra, India Agra-282001

Office- 020-26513240/203 Office- 020-26513240 Mobile: +91-839292909

Mo- +91-9881409532 Email-arakhitaasi@rediffmail.com

Email-vcpune@dcpune.ac.in Email-kantikumar.pawar@dcpune.ac.in

� Any Inquiry related to the conference should be directed to the Co-

ordinator.

Looking forward to hearing from you at the earliest.

The Registration form

22nd International Congress of the Rock Art Society of India (RASI), 26-28 October 2017

To

Dr. Kantikumar Pawar

Conference Co-ordinator, 22nd RASI Congress

Dept. of AIHC & Archaeology,

Deccan College PGRI, Yerwada, Pune-411006

Email: kantikumar.pawar@dcpune.ac.in

Name:

Sex: Male/Female

Title:

Age:

Position held:

Address:

Contact no.:

Email Id:

Whether Member of RASI?:

If not please send the membership fees by a DD.

Name of the accompanying person and his/her relationship with the participant delegate:

Registration fee (Please give the details of the DD/NEFT)

Bank:- Branch:-

DD/NEFT No-

Title of the paper (Separate Abstract Should attached):

Date and time of arrival:

Joining of Field Trip:- Yes/No

Signature with date:

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For Office use: Received in the RASI Office on date ........................and entered in the record

The Registration form

22nd International Congress of the Rock Art Society of India (RASI), 26-28 October 2017

To

Dr. Arakhita Pradhan,

Joint Secretary RASI,

Archaeological Survey of India, Agra Circle, 22 Mall Road, Agra-282001

Email: arakhitaasi@rediffmail.com, Mobile: 0839292909

Name:

Sex: Male/Female

Title:

Age:

Position held:

Address:

Contact no.:

Email Id:

Whether Member of RASI?:

If not please send the membership fees by a DD.

Name of the accompanying person and his/her relationship with the participant delegate:

Registration fee (Please give the details of the DD/NEFT)

Bank:- Branch:-

DD/NEFT No-

Title of the paper (Separate Abstract Should attached):

Date and time of arrival:

Joining of Field Trip:- Yes/No

Signature with date:

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For Office use: Received in the RASI Office on date ........................and entered in the record

ROCK ART SOCIETY OF INDIA

C/o Faculty of Arts, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra-282005

Membership Form To The President/Secretary General RASI Dear Sir I/ Our Institution…………………………………………….. want to become a Life/ an Annual Member/Institutional Member of the Rock Art Society of India. Title………Surname………………………First Name…………………………………..

Affiliation (Institute)………………………………………………………………………

Official Address……………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Telephone No. with code (O)……………………………(R)……………………………

Mobile No…………………………Fax No. with code…………………………

Email ID…………………………………… ……………………………………….

Academic Qualifications…………………………………………………………………

(Please enclose your CV and list of publications with full reference)

Area of Interest

a. discipline

b. Sub-discipline

c. Other areas

d. Area

Details of the enclosed.......................................................................................................... Signature with date of the applicant……………………………………………………

Proposed by…………………………. Signature with date of the Proposer ……………………………………………………… and address………………………………………………………………………………… Seconded by………………………………………………………………………………. Signature with date of the Seconder and address………………………………………………………………………………… Life Membership with RASI is Rs8000/- only. Temporary Annual Membership with RASI for participation in the RASI Congress is Rs1500/-only. Institutional Membership with RASI is Rs25,000.00 Only for ten years, can be renewed after that. For overseas scholars temporary membership only is available at Euro25.00/US$30.00 only which can be remitted in Saving Bank A/c No.086010100070902 of Rock Art Society of India in AXIS Bank, Agra , India, IFS Code UTIB0000086, and information of the transaction of money should be sent on email id <girirajrasi.india@gmail.com> (Kindly send the Bank Draft of a recognized bank drawn in favour of Rock Art Society of India, payable at Agra (from outside Agra, India we accept only DDs)).