1st International Conference on Rigvedic Himalaya (ICRH), December 7 & 8, 2023, Pokhara

1st ICRH-023, Pokhara

INTRODUCTION

In collaboration with Gandaki University, Pokhara, Central Department of Anthropology (T.U.), Kathmandu, and other academic and strategic partners Mukta Foundation organized the 1st International Conference on Rigvedic Himalaya (ICRH) on 2023 December 7 & 8 in Pokhara.

The key intention of the ICRH was to provide an opportunity for global participants working in South Asian society and culture to share their academic ideas and experiences about Rigvedic concepts and perspectives. We hope that the ICRH outcomes were significant contributions to the knowledge of living Rigvedic nature cultures in the Himalayas and around the world. It was the first conference of this kind in Pokhara Valley situated in the lap of the Annapurna massif and Mt. Machapuchhre.

Important dates

July 15, 2023 Call for abstracts
Sep 15, 2023 Abstract submission deadline (EXT.)
Sep 29, 2023 Announcement of accepted abstracts
Nov 15, 2023 Deadline for full paper submission (max 5,000 words)
Nov 20, 2023 Announcement of accepted papers
Dec 7-8, 2023 Conference days

Conference Details

30⁺ papers presentation.
Participants 200⁺
2 days duration.
Publication of 1 proceeding/journal following the conference.
Conduct ICRH annually.
The conference will be inaugurated by high-level state leadership.

Conference locations: Kuti Resort Pokhara-6, Lake side (Inauguration and parallel sessions) & Hotel Annapurna View Resort, Pokhara-18, Sarangkot⁕ (Panel discussions)

(*Sarangkot is located above 4700ft. the best location to see the Himalayan range, the best viewpoint to see the sunrise and sunset, and the lake cluster of Pokhara valley. The conference hotel is reached by a 2.3km long cable car from Lakeside, Pokhara.)

Conference Registration

The conference registration is open to the paper presenter (pls write us an email). For the participants, registration is open from July 25, 2023.

Registration fee & process

Registration fee:

a. Nepal & South Asia NPR 2000 & SEA/EU/America $40 (without accommodation)

b. Nepal & South Asia NPR 4000 & SEA/EU/America $100 (with accommodation)

Description of the conference reg. fee/cost:

The registration fee covers;

- - Conference bag
  - ID Card
  - Stationery
  - Certificate
  - Token of love
  - Breakfast/lunch/high-tea and mineral water for the conference days (2 days)

*(An entry fee of NPR 1200.00 applies to all partial participants including only in the inaugural/plenary session. Registered participant ( of a & b) does not need to pay the entry fee.)

Accommodation:

3 days of accommodation in a double bedroom (for Nepal & SA) will be provided for the registered participants paid with the accommodation fee.
We kindly request you to fill out the conference registration form to let us know more about your accommodation preferences.
If you need special services for your living in the hotels we have arranged for the conference participants, pls let us know as early as possible. We would be happy to provide you with the best services.

To complete the registration process:

Pls fill out the Conference Registration Form and pay the amount in the following account (scan QR code below for fonepay):

Account Holder: Mukta Foundation Pvt. Ltd.
Bank name: Siddhartha Bank
Bank A/C : 55503256960
Swift code: SIDDNPKA

We have a limited number of sponsorships for the needed participants/presenters to cover a part of the accommodation cost. Pls, send your application for the sponsorship to info@muktafoundation.com.np before November 1, 2023.

For further queries about registration/payment and accommodation and others
Ms. Gyanu Acharya: 9855052980 (for registration/payment)

Mr. Dipendra Pahari: 9856025030 (for accommodation/program schedule)

Mr. Damodar Tripathi: 9856000288 (for collaboration/coordination)

Email: info@muktafoundation.com.np or mfpokhara@gmail.com

(Updated with heavy discount on reg. fees on Oct. 27, 2023)