I am delighted to share the news about the A3 Conclave organized by Voice of Covai in Coimbatore. The conclave, which took place on November 30 and December 1, 2024, at Codissia, brought together 27 speakers, including myself, to discuss the significance of Bharatiya culture in shaping India's identity and future.
The A3 Conclave,
which stands for "Awake, Arise, Assert," aimed to promote and
celebrate Bharatiya values and Sanatana Dharma. I am glad to be part of this
inaugural event, which was conceived to inspire and empower individuals to
assert their cultural heritage.
As one of the
speakers, I had a fantastic opportunity to share my insights and engage with
like-minded individuals. The conclave was indeed a thought-provoking platform
for discussion, debate, and assertion of the timeless wisdom and principles
that have sustained our nation.
The event
coincided with the return of Sri Annamalai, President of TN BJP, from his
3-month research stint at Oxford University. He graced the occasion as the
chief guest and delivered his first public address after his return.
The conclave faced
unexpected challenges due to heavy rainfall along the east coast of India,
resulting in delayed and cancelled flights. Unfortunately, Union Minister Sri
L. Murugan was unable to attend and inaugurate the event as scheduled.
On November 30, I presented a talk titled "இதிஹாசப் பார்வையில் ஆரியப் படையெடுப்பும், ஹரப்பன் நாகரிகமும்" (Aryan Invasion Theory and Harappan Civilization in the light of Itihasa). My presentation delved into genetic studies on the Yamnaya culture, analyzing the movement of people from Europe preceded by an earlier movement of people from Bharat to Europe through the lens of Ramayana events. Additionally, I explored the Harappan culture from the perspective of Mahabharata, shedding new light on the ancient civilization. I also made a case for re-naming the Harappan culture as “Mahabharata Culture”.
My talk can be watched in this video:
