Indian Institute of Sindhology

22/08/2026

In many places it's mentioned that Madan Bhagat lived in same village of Shah Abdul Latif
Any sketch of Madan Bhagat ?

21/08/2026

Memories from Archieves
Audio recording Workshop @ Indian Institute of Sindhology Adipur

20/08/2026

P. C. WREN — THE ENGLISH SCHOLAR WHO LIVED AND WORKED IN SINDH

Percival Christopher Wren (P. C. Wren), renowned English educator and co-author of the famous High School English Grammar and Composition, had a significant association with Sindh.

Between 1903 and 1907, Wren lived and worked in British India, particularly in the Sindh region.

During his time in Sindh, he:
• Served as Headmaster of N. J. V. High School, Karachi
• Worked with the Educational Inspectorate of Sindh
• Lectured at a Teachers’ Training College

His association with Karachi and Sindh forms an interesting chapter in the educational history of the region.

Indian Institute of Sindhology remembers the contribution and legacy of educators who shaped the intellectual and educational landscape of Sindh.

20/08/2026

Sindhi Pahako:- Courtsey The Sindhu World

20/08/2026

Archives image of Gazal Workshop at Indian Institute of Sindhology Adipur

20/08/2026

Shikarpur Dhak Bazar:-
Dhak Bazar (also known as the Covered Market) is a historic, marketplace of Shikarpur.
Shikarpur was called"Paris of Sindh" due to its prosperity and beautiful layout.
The wooden structure was designed as a shield against the region's intense tropical summer heat, providing cool shade for merchants and shoppers.

Historically, Shikarpur was founded in the 17th century and grew into a powerful commercial center due to its strategic position on caravan routes leading through the Bolan Pass into Afghanistan.

18/08/2026

VALI RAM VALLABH

Sindhi Scholar • Writer • Translator • Literary Critic

On his birth anniversary, Indian Institute of Sindhology remembers Vali Ram Vallabh (1941–2023), a distinguished Sindhi scholar born in Mithi, Tharparkar.

A multilingual intellectual, Vallabh made an outstanding contribution to Sindhi literature through translation, literary criticism, editing and research. He introduced Sindhi readers to important works of world literature, including translations of renowned writers such as Albert Camus and Qurratulain Hyder.

He strongly believed that Sindhi literature must engage with global literary traditions and continuously evolve. His critical writings and research on the history of Sindhi translation remain valuable contributions to the literary world.

Indian Institute of Sindhology pays heartfelt tribute to Vali Ram Vallabh—a passionate ambassador of Sindhi literature and a bridge between Sindhi and world literature.

Remembering his legacy with respect and gratitude.

17/08/2026

Gogo or Gogro the festival that Sindhis observe

Gogo, as per a legend, was grandson of King Gopichand who ruled a place in Thatta. Like Sita Mata, Gogo's mother too was left in Jungle with her child by the King. Gogo grew up in Jungle and the legend says that he was immune to snake poison as he was probably bit by many snakes ( many believe that snakes would feed him poison) and hence when he grew up he started treating snake bites.

There are many stories and beliefs surrounding Gogo's life but for now let's just say that Gogo was and still is, known as God of snakes.

So Gogo festival is celebrated in honor of Gogo, the God of snakes.

Most of our ancestors were either farmers or lived in villages around jungles. In the monsoon when it rains, the burrows where snakes live, are filled with water and hence snakes tend to move out and find shelters. Due to that many people would come across snakes in or around homes. In the mode of panic, even the non posionous snakes were killed. Now if you remember your school lessons, you may recall how snakes are known to be farmer's best friends as snakes kill rodents and pests that often destroy crops. But if snakes are killed, the ecosystem would be disturbed and there would be more rodents and less crops. So to sensitize people about snakes and to remove the fear of snakes from their minds, Naag Panchami is celebrated where people bow down to snakes and offer milk to snakes.

So to make sure that people don't kill snakes out of fear, a festive ritual was spinned around.

Sindhis cook food on the eve of Gogo and eat only 'stale' or Thadho ( cold) food on Naagpanchmi.

Lolo, Dal paata, koki, besreen, fried bhindi, potatoes, stuffed karela, dahi wada, methi etc could be made and stocked for Gogo.

For Pooja, seven akhryun ( small Lola) are made and kept on dangi ( clay plate). Unlike Thadri, the akhryun for gogo are not cooked on dangi. As usual an akho of raw rice and sugar is put on the akhryun and the stove on which Lola is cooked is used to place dangi and it is not lit on Gogo.

. ₹शुभकामना 🙏🏻

17/08/2026

16/08/2026

Shashi Gajaani:-

Shashi Gajwani is an Indian film director, lyricist, and actor who has contributed to both Hindi and Marathi regional cinema.

Gajwani often collaborates professionally with filmmaker and author Susheel Gajwani.

:🎬 Film Directing & Acting Aur Pyar Ho Gaya (1990):
Shashi Gajwani served as the director and co-writer for this Hindi feature film starring Beena Banerjee, Susheel Gajwani, Daboo Malik, and Archana Puran Singh. The film was later re-released on DVD in 1997 under the title Doosra Ghar.Mulgi Zaali Ho (1985):

Gajwani worked as an actor in this Marathi drama film alongside a cast featuring Shreeram Lagoo, Suhas Joshi, and Usha Naik.Aakhreen Train: The Last Train (2023):

Gajwani is credited as an actor in this project.🎵 Songwriting & Music LyricsAs a lyricist, Gajwani has penned tracks for Hindi commercial films and regional Marathi projects:Darr Ke Aage Jeet Hai (2014):

Served as the primary lyricist for tracks such as "Hojamalo", "Jab Dil Machal Jaata Hai", and "Shokh Ishaare Mast Nazaare".Marathi Cinema Songs:

Wrote well-known Marathi tracks including "Maranala Sang Too Thamb Jara" and "Man Ka Bolavite Punha Tya Divsana"