IIT-Kharagpur to offer scientific rationale for Ramayana incidents
The Times of India (June 14, 2020)
Global footprints of Lord Ram buttressed with scientific and historic interpretation of events that link continents and ancient civilisations and replete with present-day anecdotes will be part of the 'Encyclopaedia of Ramayana' being prepared by the state cultural department. Adding logical temper to what is often termed mythology, IIT-Kharagpur has offered to contribute to the scientific interpretation of the turn of events in Lord Ram's journey. This was confirmed to TOI by principal secretary, culture, Jitendra Kumar, who wants to take the encyclopaedia to Gen Y Indians. IIT-Kharagpur recently drew global attention through its scientific interpretation of the divine symbol, Swastika, and its imprint in over 16 countries.
Most Indians are unaware King of Thailand still takes oath of office in Ram's name and the epic has footprints over seven southeast Asian countries with even urban landscapes dotted with the deity's statues. Though 95% Thailand is Buddhist, Ramayana is compulsory in state schools and an annual month-long Ramayana festival is held. (Read More)