Theme for 2024
LokManthan | Bhagyanagar -2024

LokAvalokan

The first three editions of LokManthan focused on Decolonization of Indian Minds, Bharat Bodh and LokParampaara. This year’s theme intends to bring all to a state of contemplation or “Avalokan” on the thought processes, practices and established systems of Lok traditions.

Lok Vichaar

Thought processes that have shaped the lives and culture of Bharat, in harmony with nature and enivornment.

Lok Vyavahaar

Practices and traditions that evolved through time in sync with the prevailing thoughts, circumstances and region.

Lok Vyavastha

Established systems and institutions that catalysed holistic growth, progress and security of diverse communities.

LokAvalokan
Focus Areas

Parivar Prabodhan
Value systems and codes of conduct imparted within the robust Bharatiya family systems.

Samajik Samrasta
Commonalities in thoughts, practices and traditions among communities across different geographies.

Paryavaran Samrakshan
Study of native environmental science and preservation of natural resources including cattle, agriculture, land, trees and water.

Swadeshi Acharan
Nation-first lifestyle in tune with Bharat’s climate, environment and socio-cultural dynamics.

Nagarik Kartavya

Civic responsibilities and duties to be undertaken by all Bharatiyas towards their society and nation.

About LokManthan
Lok Beyond Folk

LokManthan is a Colloquium of Nation-First Thinkers’ and Practitioners, that proposes to break the artificial divisions within Bharatiya society and build bridges among its people across different settings.

LokManthan provides a platform to engage and deliberate with eminent academicians, thinkers, philosophers, researchers, artists and activists.

WHERE

Shilpakala Vedika, Hitec City Road, Hyderabad

WHEN

21 -24 November,
2024