Workshops
Journey Through Time
Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy
Travel through the past with Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy, author of A History of South India for Children, as he explores 5 objects from the MAP collection that lend insight into our history. A lady holding a lamp cast in the 17th century becomes a placeholder for an ancient poem on how lamps can lead us to better wisdom, how trade with Rome influenced India, and what were textiles and jewellery designs of that time. A Bhuta mask from Karnataka will link back to our connection with nature and older prehistoric rituals.
At the end of the session, children will not only have learnt about the rich history of South India, but also have a greater appreciation for South Indian art and how art and daily life came together to help people live life.
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Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy
Author and Historian
- Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy is a graduate of the London School of Economics and JNU. He has a PhD in history on the role of temples in the socio- economic and political life of medieval Tamil Nadu and more than 2 decades of experience, especially in learning and development.
- Pradeep’s corporate experience (TVS, Cognizant, Infosys and McKinsey) aids his consulting on helping individuals and organisations change behaviour based on history. His mission is to help people understand present and future behaviour by understanding the past.
- He has authored 10 books with a focus on the culture of Tamil Nadu and how history can help us improve performance at work. Pradeep also has more than 200 articles in magazines/newspapers mostly on history and its relevance to our lives today.
- He has appeared on Netflix (Raja Rasoi), History TV, Discovery channel and TEDx as an expert in this subject and recently opened “Anantya in The Village” a heritage hotel in Alwar Tirunagari where he does heritage immersion tours for children.
