Indological Society of South Africa -Conference

[Kumar at pixie.udw.ac.za]

Dear Colleagues,

This is to bring to your notice about the Indological conference in South
Africa.  I hope some of you might find time and money to visit SA and
participate in our annual conference.

Annual Conference of the Indological Society of Southern Africa

Call for Papers

The Indological Society of Southern Africa has entered its fourth year.
Once again we are coming up with our annual conference.  The conference
will be held from 1-2 of August 1996 at the University of Durban-Westville
campus.  The topics include a whole range of subjects--Vedic Studies,
Hinduism, Indian Philosophy, Modern and Classical Literature (Sanskrti and
Indian Vernaculars included), Indian Art, Music and Drama, Performing Arts.
Should any of you wish to participate in the conference either by reading
a paper or organising a roundtable discussion, or simply a participant, we
welcome you with lots of enthusiasm.  We do not have funds to provide you
with travel grants but we can write good supporting letters if you wish to
apply for funding from institutions where you work. The deadline for
receiving abstracts of papers is 30 May 1996.  If any of you are planning
to participate in the conference and need accommodation facilities, you
should let us know by the 30 May 1996.  The following are the details of
the conference:

Dates:                  1-2 August 1996
Venue:                  University of Durban-Westville
Conference fee:         $ 10.00 (Ten US dollars)
Accommodation:          Between $60 and $65 (prior information is needed
for reservation)

Please send your abstracts and requirements for accommodation by the 30 May
1996 to:

Dr. P Kumar
Department of Indian Philosophy & Hindu Studies
University of Durban-Westville
Private Bag X54001
Durban
4000
South Africa
Fax: 031-820-2160 or 031-820-2383
Email:kumar at pixie.udw.ac.za

PS: You can either fax or email your abstract and other details.  The
abstract may not exceed 200 words.  If you require a visa to enter South
Africa, then you should send your details at least by end of April so that
you have enough time to get all the paper work done for your Visa etc.,
details.

With kind regards, and welcome to South Africa!


Pratap Kumar
Conference Committee


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Dr. P. Kumar
Department of Hindu Studies & Indian Philosophy
University of Durban-Westville
Private Bag X 54001
Durban
4000
South Africa
Tel: 031-820-2194
Fax: 031-820-2160
Email: kumar at pixie.udw.ac.za