Скачать или смотреть Opening 14th International THAAP Conference 2025" Jogis in History, Culture of Punjab"

The conference on the theme of Jogi Uttar Paharon Aya: Jogi in History, Culture, and Folklore of Sapta Sindhu (Indus Valley), brings together scholars, artists and researchers from across the country and beyond to explore the rich spiritual, cultural and intellectual heritage of South Asia.

The inaugural day started with the address by Prof Dr M Mukhtar, vice chancellor of the University of South Punjab, who commended Thaap for its commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. He underscored the significance of revisiting indigenous knowledge systems, noting that “wisdom often lies in the margins — in the spaces between art, faith, and human experience”.

Prof Sajida Vandal, chief executive of Thaap, welcomed the participants with a reference to the organisation’s academic journey, which spanned over 14 years of preserving and reinterpreting South Asia’s diverse heritage.

The keynote address by Nain Sukh captivated the audience as he explored the Jogi’s symbolism in literature, linking it to themes of existential freedom, social critique, and cultural resilience.