Saṃbhāṣā Foundation

Step into the fascinating world of Khajuraho and explore the symbolic universe of the Javari Temple through its remarkable iconographic programme with Aniket Kolambekar. Join our study group as we discuss creatures like the makara, vyala, theriomorphic Nandi, and kirtimukha, not merely decorative motifs, but profound symbols shaping a sacred cosmological journey toward the divine.

22 May 2026 | 7 PM
Google Meet | Open to All
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Behind every museum glass lies a story that refused to be forgotten.

A fossil, an artifact, a painting, a manuscript each one carries memories of worlds we never lived in, yet somehow remain connected to. Museums remind us that history is not distant; it is alive in every object preserved with care.

This International Museum Day, celebrate the spaces where the past meets the present and inspires the future. Because every object has lived a thousand lives before reaching us.

Happy International Museum Day! 🏛️

एखाद्या जुन्या चित्रामागचा इतिहास काय असतो? एखादी जुनी वास्तू टिकवणं म्हणजे नक्की काय करावं लागतं? हे काम कोण करतं, का करतं आणि खरंच याची गरज आहे का?

संवर्धन हा विषय आपल्याकडे अजूनही "तज्ञांचं काम" म्हणून बघितला जातो. पण हळूहळू हे चित्र बदलतंय.

आपली संस्कृती, आपला इतिहास हे आपणच जतन केलं पाहिजे हा विचार आता लोक करताना दिसतात.

या podcast मध्ये हीच चर्चा आहे की, जतन म्हणजे नेमकं काय, ते कसं होतं, त्यामागचा विचार काय आणि हे आपल्या सगळ्यांशी कसं जोडलेलं आहे.

🎧 जतन l संवर्धन l जीर्णोद्धार
आता YouTube वर

पूर्ण पोडकास्ट बघण्यासाठी खाली दिलेल्या लिंक वर क्लिक करा.
https://youtu.be/AQIK9PKiiyU

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Experience History Through Objects ✨

On the occasion of International Museum Day, Sambhasha Foundation in collaboration with Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum presents “Objects as Bridges” a unique Object Handling Session that invites participants to connect with history beyond display cases.

Explore original artifacts and replicas through touch, observation, and guided interaction, discovering how objects carry stories across cultures and time.

📍 Venue: Gujarat Gallery, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune
📅 Date: 18 May 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Session free of cost (museum entry ticket applicable)

वस्तूंमधून इतिहासाशी संवाद ✨

आंतरराष्ट्रीय वस्तुसंग्रहालय दिनानिमित्त संभाषा फाउंडेशन आणि राजा दिनकर केळकर वस्तुसंग्रहालय यांच्या संयुक्त विद्यमाने आयोजित “वस्तू सेतू / Objects as Bridges” या विशेष Object Handling Session मध्ये सहभागी व्हा!

स्पर्श, निरीक्षण आणि अनुभव यांच्या माध्यमातून विविध संस्कृती, काळ आणि इतिहासातील वस्तूंना जवळून जाणून घेण्याची अनोखी संधी.

📍 ठिकाण: गुजरात दालन, राजा दिनकर केळकर वस्तुसंग्रहालय, पुणे
📅 तारीख: १८ मे २०२६
⏰ वेळ: सकाळी ११ ते सायं. ४
🎟️ सत्र मोफत (वस्तुसंग्रहालय प्रवेश शुल्क लागू)

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Discover the stories behind the artifacts at Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum!

Sambhasha Foundation invites you to "When Objects Speak," a curated museum walk. Whether you are a history buff or just looking for a unique Saturday morning activity, this immersive session is for you!

What to expect:
- A guided walk with expert insights.
- Interactive games and storytelling sessions.
- A rare opportunity for object handling.

Event Info:
📅 When: May 23rd | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, Pune
💰 Fees: ₹350 (Including Museum ticket)

To registration click on the link below.

https://edu.easebuzz.in/register/SambhashaMd05N/museumwalk2026may

Limited seats!!

Wa no Kokoro – Spirit of Japan
“Japanese Cultural Exhibition”

Sambhasha Foundation is organising a special Japanese Cultural Exhibition at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune in their “Spirit of Japan” festival!

Come visit us to experience something unique!!

What to expect:
• Cultural displays exploring Japan’s rich heritage
• Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) themed display 🎎
• Fun activities and Art & Craft
• Try wearing traditional Japanese attire (Kimono)

Date: 9th May 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Sadashiv Peth, Pune