Temples of Goa:– Brig AP Singh a Critical Review by Shalini Rawat Ji
Temples of Goa stands as a richly illustrated tribute, chronicling Portuguese persecution and the resilient revival of temple heritage.
📚 Voice of India Academy Presents 📚
ONLINE EVENT
Temples of Goa: History, Portuguese Persecution & Revival – A Critical Review
Speaker: Smt. Shalini Rawat Ji
📆 Date: Saturday, 13th June 2026
⏰ Time: 8 AM US/PDT (Pacific) | 10 AM US/CDT (Chicago) | 11 AM US/EDT (New York) | 4 PM UK (London) | 5 PM Europe (Brussels) | 8:30 PM IST (New Delhi)
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/voia13june26
📖 About the Topic
The temples of Goa stand as living witnesses to centuries of devotion, resilience, and revival. This session critically examines:
- The grandeur of Goa’s temple architecture and its cultural significance.
- The devastating impact of Portuguese colonial persecution on sacred spaces and communities.
- The revival and restoration efforts that reasserted Indic identity and dharmic continuity.
- Brig AP Singh’s historical insights, contextualized through Shalini Rawat Ji’s sharp literary and cultural lens.
👩🏫 About the Speaker
Shalini Rawat – Editor, translator, storyteller, and former RJ with All India Radio. With 30+ years of experience in teaching, literary criticism, and broadcasting, she mentors emerging writers and enriches India’s cultural landscape through her insightful contributions.
🎯 Why Attend?
✔ Explore the layered history of Goa’s temples and their symbolic resilience.
✔ Understand the socio-religious impact of Portuguese persecution on Indic traditions.
✔ Engage with Brig AP Singh’s historical narrative through Shalini Ji’s critical review.
✔ Learn how revival movements preserved dharma and cultural identity against colonial erasure.
✨ Join us for an intellectually stimulating session that bridges history, cultural resilience, and Indic thought!
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