Research Review Journal of Cultural Heritage and Traditions
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description: हिंदी में पढ़ें | ગુજરાતી માટે ક્લિક કરો | मराठी मध्ये वाचा | বাংলা পড়ুন Research Review Journal of Cultural Heritage and Traditions (RRJCHT) is a bi-annual, international, peer-reviewed and refereed online academic journal dedicated to advancing research in the fields of Cultural Heritage, Traditions, and Indian Knowledge System (IKS). The journal provides a scholarly platform for academicians, researchers, historians, anthropologists, sociologists, cultural practitioners, and policymakers to publish original, high-quality research that contributes to the understanding, preservation, and promotion of cultural heritage and traditional knowledge. RRJCHT promotes innovative research, evidence-based studies, and interdisciplinary dialogue within cultural studies, anthropology, history, folklore, arts, heritage management, philosophy, and allied disciplines. The journal encourages scholarly work addressing contemporary issues, emerging trends, and transformative practices in preserving cultural identity and intangible heritage. As a peer-reviewed and refereed journal, RRJCHT follows a rigorous evaluation process to ensure academic integrity, originality, and research quality. The journal aims to foster global academic collaboration by providing an accessible online platform for knowledge dissemination. RRJCHT fosters global academic collaboration and encourages innovative, evidence-based, and interdisciplinary research in cultural and heritage studies. Journal Information Journal Start Year: 2026 Title: Research Review Journal of Cultural Heritage and Traditions (RRJCHT) Frequency of Publication: Bi-Annual (Two Issues per Year) ISSN (Online): Applied Peer Review Process: Peer-Reviewed and Refereed Subject Area: Cultural Heritage, Folklore, Traditions, History, Arts, Heritage Studies, Indian Knowledge System (IKS), Anthropology, Philosophy, and Allied Disciplines Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali (Multiple Languages) Accessibility: Open Access Journal…
language: en
publication name: Research Review Journal of Cultural Heritage and Traditions
items: Epistemology of Indian Knowledge Systems: Pramāṇas and Ways of Knowing
items: Evolution of Garba and Raas from Traditional Ritual to Popular Culture
items: Role of Communities in Intergenerational Transmission of Culture
items: Tradition and Modernity: Continuity and Change in Cultural Practices
items: Indian Cultural Philosophy and the Knowledge Traditions of Bharat

Epistemology of Indian Knowledge Systems: Pramāṇas and Ways of Knowing
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description: The epistemology of Indian Knowledge Systems presents a pluralistic and integrative framework for understanding knowledge and its validity. Central to this framework is the concept of pramāṇa, the means through which valid knowledge (pramā) is attained. Unlike singular or exclusively empirical models of knowing, Indian epistemological traditions recognize multiple sources of knowledge, including perception, inference, and authoritative testimony. This study examines the foundational principles of Indian epistemology by analyzing the theory of pramāṇas and their interpretations across major philosophical schools such as Nyāya, Mīmāṃsā, Vedānta, Buddhism, and Jainism. The paper highlights how Indian Knowledge Systems balance empirical observation, rational inquiry, and experiential insight, reflecting a holistic approach to knowing. It also explores the contemporary relevance of these epistemological frameworks in interdisciplinary research, education, and comparative philosophy. By foregrounding pramāṇas as dynamic and context-sensitive modes of knowledge, the study underscores the enduring significance of Indian ways of knowing in both traditional and modern intellectual discourses. Abstract in Hindi Language:भारतीय ज्ञान परंपराओं की ज्ञानमीमांसा ज्ञान और उसकी वैधता को समझने के लिए एक बहुलवादी और समन्वयात्मक ढाँचा प्रस्तुत करती है। इस ढाँचे का केंद्रीय तत्व प्रमाण की अवधारणा है—वे साधन जिनके माध्यम से वैध ज्ञान (प्रमा) की प्राप्ति होती है। एकल या केवल अनुभववादी ज्ञान मॉडलों से भिन्न, भारतीय ज्ञानमीमांसीय परंपराएँ ज्ञान के अनेक स्रोतों को स्वीकार करती हैं, जिनमें प्रत्यक्ष, अनुमान और प्रामाणिक साक्ष्य (शब्द) शामिल हैं। यह अध्ययन प्रमाण सिद्धांत का विश्लेषण करते हुए तथा न्याय, मीमांसा, वेदांत, बौद्ध और जैन जैसे प्रमुख दार्शनिक विद्यालयों में उसकी व्याख्याओं की पड़ताल करके भारतीय ज्ञानमीमांसा के मूल सिद्धांतों का परीक्षण करता है। यह लेख दर्शाता है कि भारतीय ज्ञान परंपराएँ अनुभवजन्य अवलोकन, तर्कसंगत अनुसंधान और अनुभूतिजन्य अंतर्दृष्टि के बीच संतुलन स्थापित करती हैं, जो …
subject: Articles
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subject: Indian Knowledge Systems
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subject: Epistemology
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subject: Pramāṇas
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subject: Ways of Knowing
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subject: Indian Philosophy
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creator: Nisha Kumari
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-02-24
publication date: 2026-02-24
starting page: 30
ending page: 35

Evolution of Garba and Raas from Traditional Ritual to Popular Culture
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description: Garba and Raas are vibrant folk dance traditions of Gujarat that originated as ritualistic and devotional practices deeply rooted in community life and religious belief. Traditionally performed during Navratri, these dances symbolized collective worship, seasonal celebration, and social cohesion, with strong connections to Shakti devotion in Garba and the Krishna tradition in Raas. Over time, Garba and Raas have undergone significant transformation due to urbanization, media influence, commercialization, and globalization. What were once localized, community-centered rituals have gradually evolved into large-scale public performances and popular cultural spectacles. This paper examines the historical journey of Garba and Raas, tracing their movement from sacred ritual spaces to urban stages and global platforms. It explores how changes in music, choreography, costume, and performance context have reshaped their meanings while retaining core symbolic elements. The study argues that the evolution of Garba and Raas reflects a dynamic negotiation between tradition and modernity, where cultural continuity is maintained through adaptation rather than stagnation. Understanding this transformation highlights the resilience of Gujarati folk culture and its ability to remain relevant in contemporary popular culture. Abstract in Gujarati Language:ગરબા અને રાસ ગુજરાતની જીવંત લોકનૃત્ય પરંપરાઓ છે, જેઓની શરૂઆત સમુદાયજીવન અને ધાર્મિક માન્યતાઓમાં ઊંડે વેરાયેલી વિધિાત્મક તથા ભક્તિપ્રધાન પ્રથાઓ તરીકે થઈ હતી. પરંપરાગત રીતે નવરાત્રી દરમિયાન કરવામાં આવતા આ નૃત્યો સામૂહિક ઉપાસના, ઋતુઆધારિત ઉત્સવ અને સામાજિક એકતાનું પ્રતીક રહ્યા છે—ગરબામાં શક્તિ ઉપાસનાની અને રાસમાં શ્રીકૃષ્ણ પરંપરાની સ્પષ્ટ અસર જોવા મળે છે. સમય જતા શહેરીકરણ, મીડિયા પ્રભાવ, વ્યાપારીકરણ અને વૈશ્વિકીકરણના કારણે ગરબા અને રાસમાં મહત્વપૂર્ણ પરિવર્તન આવ્યા છે. જે નૃત્યો ક્યારેક સ્થાનિક અને સમુદાયકેન્દ્રિત વિધિરૂપ હતા, તેઓ ધીમે ધીમે વિશાળ જાહેર પ્રસ્તુતિઓ અને લોકપ્રિય સાંસ્કૃતિક પ્રદર્શન તરીકે વિકસ્યા છે. આ લેખ ગરબા અને રાસની ઐતિહ…
subject: Articles
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subject: Garba
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subject: Raas
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subject: Gujarati folk dance
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subject: Ritual and popular culture
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subject: Cultural transformation
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creator: Senma Bhoomika
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-02-24
publication date: 2026-02-24
starting page: 21
ending page: 29

Role of Communities in Intergenerational Transmission of Culture
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description: Communities play a central role in the intergenerational transmission of culture by serving as living spaces where knowledge, values, beliefs, and practices are continuously shared and renewed. Cultural transmission does not occur solely through formal institutions but is deeply embedded in everyday social interactions, rituals, oral traditions, and collective activities within families and local communities. This study examines how communities function as custodians of cultural memory, enabling younger generations to internalize cultural meanings through participation, observation, and practice. It explores the mechanisms of intergenerational transmission, including storytelling, festivals, customary practices, language use, and apprenticeship-based learning. The paper also considers the challenges faced by communities in sustaining cultural transmission amid globalization, migration, and changing socio-economic conditions. By emphasizing community agency and participation, the study highlights the importance of inclusive, locally grounded approaches to safeguarding cultural heritage and ensuring cultural continuity in a rapidly changing world. Abstract in Hindi Language:संस्कृति के अंतरपीढ़ी हस्तांतरण में समुदायों की भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है, क्योंकि वे ऐसे जीवंत सामाजिक स्थल होते हैं जहाँ ज्ञान, मूल्य, विश्वास और व्यवहार निरंतर साझा किए जाते हैं और पुनर्नवीनीकृत होते रहते हैं। सांस्कृतिक हस्तांतरण केवल औपचारिक संस्थानों के माध्यम से ही नहीं होता, बल्कि यह परिवारों और स्थानीय समुदायों के भीतर दैनिक सामाजिक अंतःक्रियाओं, अनुष्ठानों, मौखिक परंपराओं और सामूहिक गतिविधियों में गहराई से निहित होता है। यह अध्ययन इस बात का विश्लेषण करता है कि समुदाय सांस्कृतिक स्मृति के संरक्षक के रूप में कैसे कार्य करते हैं और किस प्रकार भागीदारी, अवलोकन तथा व्यवहार के माध्यम से युवा पीढ़ी सांस्कृतिक अर्थों को आत्मसात करती है। इसमें कथा-वाचन, उत्सव, प्रथागत व्यवहार, भाषा-प्रयोग और शागिर्दी आधारित शिक्षण जैसी अंतरपीढ़ी हस्तांतरण की प्रक्रियाओं का अध्ययन किया गया है। साथ ही, वैश्वीकरण, …
subject: Articles
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subject: Community participation
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subject: Intergenerational transmission
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subject: Cultural heritage
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subject: Oral traditions
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creator: Malini Yadav
creator: Ritik Verma
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-02-24
publication date: 2026-02-24
starting page: 14
ending page: 20

Tradition and Modernity: Continuity and Change in Cultural Practices
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description: The relationship between tradition and modernity represents a dynamic process through which cultural practices are continuously preserved, adapted, and reinterpreted. Rather than existing in opposition, tradition and modernity often interact in complex ways that allow societies to maintain cultural continuity while responding to social, economic, and technological change. This study examines how cultural practices evolve over time, highlighting the mechanisms through which traditions are sustained, transformed, or selectively modified in contemporary contexts. It explores the role of institutions, community participation, globalization, media, and education in shaping cultural continuity and change. By analyzing examples of rituals, festivals, art forms, and everyday practices, the paper demonstrates that tradition remains a living and adaptive process rather than a static inheritance. The study argues that understanding the balance between continuity and change is essential for preserving cultural identity while enabling innovation and social relevance in a rapidly modernizing world.
subject: Articles
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subject: Tradition
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subject: Modernity
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subject: Cultural practices
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subject: Cultural continuity
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subject: Social change
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subject: Heritage and identity
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creator: Rachna Sisodiya
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-02-24
publication date: 2026-02-24
starting page: 08
ending page: 13

Indian Cultural Philosophy and the Knowledge Traditions of Bharat
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description: Indian Cultural Philosophy and the Knowledge Traditions of Bharat represent a continuous and integrated civilizational framework that emphasizes holistic understanding, ethical living, and the pursuit of knowledge for human well-being. Rooted in ancient philosophical thought, Indian Knowledge Systems encompass diverse domains such as metaphysics, epistemology, education, health, and social organization. Core concepts including Dharma, Karma, and the Purusharthas provide a value-based foundation that guides individual conduct and collective harmony. Knowledge in the Indian tradition has historically been transmitted through oral and textual means, supported by institutions such as the gurukul system and ancient centers of learning. Central to this philosophy is the integrated view of body, mind, and consciousness, as reflected in practices like yoga and Ayurveda, which prioritize balance and self-realization over material achievement alone. In the contemporary context, Indian Knowledge Traditions offer valuable insights for addressing modern challenges related to education, sustainability, ethics, and well-being. This study highlights the enduring relevance of Indian Cultural Philosophy and underscores the need for its meaningful integration into modern academic and societal frameworks.
subject: Articles
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subject: Indian Cultural Philosophy
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subject: Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
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subject: Knowledge Traditions of Bharat
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subject: Dharma and Ethics
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subject: Holistic Education
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subject: Body–Mind–Consciousness
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creator: Nancy Sharma
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-02-24
publication date: 2026-02-24
starting page: 01
ending page: 07