Exploring the Educational Vision of Sree Narayana Guru- DARSHAN Seminar Series 2025

 

On May 30, 2026, T.K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara successfully hosted an insightful online multidisciplinary seminar titled DARSHAN'26. The virtual event brought together students, faculty, and scholars to reflect on the profound teachings of one of Kerala's greatest social reformers.

The seminar was a collaborative effort, organized jointly by the college’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), the Department of Oriental Languages, and the Department of English. This multidisciplinary approach highlighted the universal relevance of the seminar's core theme: "The Educational Philosophy of Sree Narayana Guru."

The keynote address was delivered by the esteemed Dr. C. Lekha. Dr. Lekha brings a wealth of academic experience to the subject, serving as:

• Associate Professor & Former HOD, Department of Malayalam at Sree Narayana College, Cherthala.

• Academic Counsellor in Malayalam for Sree Narayana Guru Open University.

Her deep understanding of Malayalam literature and Sree Narayana Guru's social impact provided attendees with a rich, nuanced perspective on how his philosophies continue to shape modern education and social equality.

The evening session proved to be an engaging platform for academic discourse, reinforcing T.K. Madhava Memorial College's commitment to delivering value-based, liberating education in line with its founding principles.