University of Madras Department of Saiva Siddhanta Chennai - 600 005, Tamilnadu
Theme of the Conference: Saiva Siddhanta: Historicity; Growth; Practice We cordially invite all those who are interested in Saiva Siddhanta to participate in this conference and contribute for the development of Saiva Siddhanta and Institutions. Participation Fee Details: 1. Paper Presenters 2. Participants Indian Presenter Indian Participant Indian Student (Both categories) Foreign Presenter & Participant Srilankan Presenter & Participant Rs.2000/- Rs.2500/- Rs.1500/- $100 (US) $50 (US) Those who are willing to take part in this conference should send their applications in the prescribed format (attached). All applications received will be scrutinized and finalized by the committee. Articles should be not more than 1200 words The articles sent by (email) the Presenters will be scrutinized and modifications, if any, will be intimated to the Presenters for review and return for final acceptance. Last date for submission of Applications 15 th June 2018 Last date to receive Papers for presentation 15 th July 2018 Publication of eligible list of Participants and Presenters along with Paper titles 31 st July 2018
Publication of final list of Conference Participants upon receipt of fees 31st August 2018 Last date to submit the finalized Papers 30th September 2018 Accommodation Facility - Only for Participants from India Foreign participants should make their own arrangement for accommodation. However, necessary guidance may be provided by the organizers, if needed. It is proposed to take the participants for a tour of pilgrimage on the conclusion of the conference. Date: December 30th and 31st 2018 Temple Tour: fees details Indian & Srilankan : Participant Rs. 5000/- Foreign : Participant - $100 (US)
Articles may be presented on the following themes: Saiva Siddhanta Historicity: Ideology Anthropological and Archaeological evidences Comparison and correlation with world civilization Classical literature of Sangam Period Epic literatures of Tamil Tholkaapiyam Thirukkural Primacy of Karaikkalammaiyar Thirumoolar Conceptual and Philosophical view Thirugnanasambandhar Initiator of a Movement Temple Symbol and Identity Manickavasagar tradition 9th Thirumurai and 10th Thirumurai - Conventions and concepts 12th Thirumurai Enlargement of conventions and concepts Sitrilakkiyam - Tradition Sastra tradition: Gnanamirdham Sastra tradition: Thiruvundhiyar, Thirukalitrupadiyar Sastra tradition: Elation - Sivagnanabodham Sastra tradition: Directions for practice - Sivagnanasiddhiar Sastra tradition: Wholeness - Sivapraksam Sastra tradition: Extensions Arunagirinadhar tradition Revolution of Vallal Ramalinga Adigalar New horizon of Pamban Kumaragurudasa Swamigal Blitz of Somasundaranayagar Mutts Contributions of Saiva Siddhanta Perumandram Saiva Siddhanta in Modern Literature: Maa.Aranganadhan Saiva Siddhanta History: Theology 1. Kadavul, Iyavul, Theivam 2. Vedas, Aagamas and Puranas 3. Tholkaapiyam and Thirukkural 4. Thirumurai Evidences 5. Shastra quotes 6. Murugan Karthikeyan Skandhan 7. Rudra Shiva 8. Athomugam Arumuga Sivam Arutperunjothi 9. Kandhazhi Linga Siva Linga 10. Tree worship tradition 11. Ancient Weapons / Instruments 12. Nomenclature, Imagery and Images of God
Saiva Siddhanta: Growth 1. Karaikkal Ammaiyar tradition 2. Thirumoolar tradition 3. Thevara Trinity tradition 4. Maanickavasagar tradition 5. Thiruvisaipa tradition 6. Periyapuranam Religion and Philosophy 7. Sastras Upto Umapathi Sivam 8. Sastras Post - Umapathi Sivam 9. Arunagirinaadhar Tradition of experience 10. Kumaraguruparar Kandhar Kalivenba 11. Kumaradhevar, Sivaprakasa Swamigal 12. Tayumanavar, Thiruporur Chidambara Swamigal 13. Kaazhi Kannudaiya Vallal darshan 14. Vallal Ramalinga Adigalar 15. Somasundara Nayagar Vaidheega Saiva Siddhanta 16. Pamban Kumaragurudasa Swamigal Adhyachirama Suddhatvaita Vaidheega Saiva Siddhanta 17. Pandara Sastras 18. Sivagnana Munivar Extension of Suddhatvaitam 19. Commentaries on Sastras 20. Mantras as Medicines Holy books Saiva Siddhanta: Practice 1. Thirukkural Universal aphorisms 2. Worship of God 3. Religious rituals 4. Temple and worship 5. Service and obeisance to God 6. Ignorance : Anavam 7. Wisdom and Ominiscience 8. Birth Origin and Salvation 9. Vinai Suffering and Solution 10. Service and Good riddance 11. Virtue and vice 12. Mind and healing 13. Personality and God 14. Irrational practices - Caste: Creed; Rituals and Religion 15. Flawless Morals 16. Velikkul Veli kadakkum Thagaralaya Ragasiyam 17. Arutperunjothi experience Art of Immortality 18. Course of life and the proper path 19. Clarity of life and Sivabhoga Saram 20. Work Relationship God 21. Salvation of all souls 22. The path of Devotion 23. Oneness Advaita
Criticism of other schools Thirumoolar Thirugnana Sambandar Sekkizhar Meikandar Arul Nandhi Sivam Umapathi Sivam Thathuvappragasar Thayumanavar Chidambara Swamigal Sivagnana Munivar Ramalinga Adigalar Arumuga Navalar Soma sundara Nayagar Kumaragurudasa Swamigal Kevaladvaitam, Paramarthigam, Kaivalyam, Smartam and others Conference Co-ordinator Dr. S. Saravanan Professor and Head, Dept. of Saiva Siddhanta, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005 Co-ordinator i/c, Swami Vivekananda Higher Education and Research Centre,University of Madras, Chennai - 5 President, Saiva Siddhanta Perumandram (1905), Chennai - 4 Editor, Siddhantam monthly magazine, Saiva Siddhanta Perumandram (1905), Chennai - 4 Venue: University of Madras, Chennai 600 005 26-12-2018 to 29-12-2018 Contact: Department of Saiva Siddhanta, University of Madras, Centenary Building, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005 E-Mail: wssconference2018@gmail.com Mobile No: 91-9444651203, 91-9445201634, 044-25399711
Paper Presenters University of Madras Department of Saiva Siddhanta World Saiva Siddhanta Conference 2018 Registration Application Form Participants Name : Date of Birth : Nationality / Religion : Present Photo Mobile : E-mail ID : Phone : facebook ID : WhatsApp No : Twitter : Education Qualification : Job Description : Residential Address : Office Address : Indian Presenter Indian Participant Fees payable after registration confirmation ( ) Choose the appropriate ones (For information) : Rs. 2000/-- Temple Tour : Indian Student (Both categories) : Rs. 2,500/- : Rs. 1,500/- Foreign Presenter & Participant : 100$ (US) Participants& Presenter from Srilanka : 50$ (US) Article Title : Presenter / Participant / Student : Rs. 5000/-- Foreign Presenter & Participant : 100$ (US) Participants& Presenter from Srilanka : 50$ (US) Attached : Foreign / Srilankan Passport xerox The articles sent by (email) should be not more than 1200 words :-& E-mail : wssconference2018@gmail.com Dr.S.SARAVANAN, Professor and Head, Department of Saiva Siddhanta, Centenary Building, Chepauk Campus, University of Madras. Chennai - 600 005, SOUTH INDIA PH : 044 - + 91 9444651203, + 91 98408 57785, + 9144-25399711 + 9144-24935109