1) 7th January 2017
I was invited to co-lead a heritage walk as part of “Adyar – A Cultural Mapping” initiative.
2) 30th July 2017
I was requested to lead a heritage tour. I took a group of heritage enthusiasts to few remote places on the southern outskirts of Chennai.
3) 17th November 2018
I was asked to curate a heritage walk. I took a group of people to a few lesser-known temples in George Town locality in Chennai.
4) 18th December 2022
I lead heritage tour to Temples of Kanchipuram for two days. It was organized by Rotary Club Madras South West.
5) 29th January 2023
I curated a heritage walk for about 30 executive leadership level people from North America to selected monuments in Mamallapuram.
6) 11th February 2023
As part of “How to see a temple” (HOWSAT) workshop for Tamil Heritage Trust, I lead the heritage walk to Mylapore Kapaleeswara Temple.
7) 12th February 2023
BEYOND BORDERS
Cholamandal Artists Village and Nepal Art Council conducted four days of Art Exhibition in Chennai. The modern and contemporary works of six Nepal artists were exhibited.
Before the exhibition, the artists participated in one week of painting workshop. The artists were expected to paint what they saw and experienced in India.
I was honored by getting an opportunity to help the artists by taking them on heritage walks to various places in Mamallapuram. Shri Sagar SJB Rana, the descendant of the Nepal Rana family and a well-known author, and his wife, Smt Brinda, accompanied the artists on these tours. It was my pleasure taking the group to various sites and explaining our culture, heritage and history.
8) 13th February 2023
BEYOND BORDERS
Cholamandal Artists Village and Nepal Art Council conducted four days of Art Exhibition in Chennai. The modern and contemporary works of six Nepal artists were exhibited.
Before the exhibition, the artists participated in one week of painting workshop. The artists were expected to paint what they saw and experienced in India.
I was honored by getting an opportunity to help the artists by taking them on heritage walks to various places in Kanchipuram. Shri Sagar SJB Rana, the descendant of the Nepal Rana family and a well-known author, and his wife, Smt Brinda, accompanied the artists on these tours. It was my pleasure taking the group to various sites and explaining our culture, heritage and history.
9) 3rd April 2023
I curated a heritage walk for a group of people from Germany to George Town in Chennai.
10) 4th April 2023
I curated a heritage walk for a group of people from Germany to Egmore Museum in Chennai.
11) 8th April 2023
I gave an introduction on Indology and took a heritage walk in Mylapore for the students from Nigeria. It was organized by Rotary International District 3232.
12) 16th April 2023
As part of “How to see a temple” (HOWSAT) workshop for Tamil Heritage Trust, I lead the heritage walk to Mylapore Kapaleeswara Temple.
13) 18th June 2023
As part of “How to see a temple” (HOWSAT) workshop for Tamil Heritage Trust, I lead the heritage walk to Mylapore Kapaleeswara Temple.
14) 10th March 2024
Led Rotary Madras SouthWest Members on a heritage walk through George Town – the Original Madras.
15) 1st May 2024
I had the privilege of giving an introduction on Indology and leading a heritage walk for students from Brazil, who are in India for a year-long student exchange program. This enriching experience was organized by Rotary International District 3232.
16) 26th May 2024
I’m thrilled to share my experience as a volunteer at the SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth) 9th International Convention! This extraordinary weeklong festival is dedicated to immersing students in the rich tapestry of Indian culture, attracting participants from across India and around the globe.
One of the most memorable activities was the heritage walk at the world-renowned Mahabalipuram, which I had the honor of curating, along with other volunteers from Tamil Heritage Trust. Guiding around 500 students and their faculty through this iconic location was an incredible experience.
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17) 19th October 2024
Had a wonderful day with Matt Andrews in Mamallapuram. He’s an Environmental Services Leader from Portugal who reached out after reading my book and posts on Mamallapuram. Matt has taken up Mallai as his project, focusing on pollution control and natural resource management. It’s fulfilling to see my work making a positive impact.
