Research Review Journal of Cultural Heritage and Traditions
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): 3139-4442 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 Publication Format: Online Contact Details Address: 15/B, Kalyan Nagar Society, Fire Brigade Road, O/s Shahpur Gate, Shahpur, Ahmedabad-380004 (India) Contact No.: +91-9328490029 Email: editor@rrjcht.in Website: https://rrjcht.in/
Epistemology of Indian Knowledge Systems: Pramāṇas and Ways of Knowing
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 ज्ञान के प्रति एक समग्र दृष्टिकोण को प्रतिबिंबित करता है। साथ ही, यह अंतर्विषयी अनुसंधान, शिक्षा और तुलनात्मक दर्शन में इन ज्ञानमीमांसीय ढाँचों की समकालीन प्रासंगिकता का भी अन्वेषण करता है। प्रमाणों को ज्ञान के गतिशील और संदर्भ-संवेदनशील साधनों के रूप में केंद्र में रखकर, यह अध्ययन पारंपरिक और आधुनिक—दोनों बौद्धिक विमर्शों में भारतीय ज्ञान-पद्धतियों के स्थायी महत्व को रेखांकित करता है। Keywords:भारतीय ज्ञान परंपराएँ; ज्ञानमीमांसा; प्रमाण; ज्ञान के मार्ग; भारतीय दर्शन
Evolution of Garba and Raas from Traditional Ritual to Popular Culture
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 ઐતિહાસિક યાત્રાનું વિશ્લેષણ કરે છે, જેમાં પવિત્ર વિધિસ્થળોથી શહેરી મંચો અને વૈશ્વિક પ્લેટફોર્મ્સ સુધીના તેમના પરિવર્તનને અનુસરવામાં આવે છે. સંગીત, નૃત્યરચના, વેશભૂષા અને પ્રસ્તુતિના સંદર્ભમાં આવેલા ફેરફારો કેવી રીતે મૂળ પ્રતીકાત્મક તત્ત્વોને જાળવી રાખતાં તેમના અર્થને પુનઃઆકાર આપે છે, તેનું પણ અહીં વિશ્લેષણ કરવામાં આવ્યું છે. અભ્યાસ દર્શાવે છે કે ગરબા અને રાસનો વિકાસ પરંપરા અને આધુનિકતાના ગતિશીલ સંવાદનું પ્રતિબિંબ છે, જ્યાં સ્થિરતા કરતાં અનુકૂલન દ્વારા સાંસ્કૃતિક સતતતા જાળવાય છે. આ પરિવર્તનને સમજવાથી ગુજરાતી લોકસંસ્કૃતિની સહનશીલતા અને સમકાલીન લોકપ્રિય સંસ્કૃતિમાં તેની પ્રાસંગિકતા સ્પષ્ટ થાય છે. Keywords: ગરબા; રાસ; ગુજરાતી લોકનૃત્ય; વિધિ અને લોકપ્રિય સંસ્કૃતિ; સાંસ્કૃતિક પરિવર્તન
Role of Communities in Intergenerational Transmission of Culture
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, प्रवासन और बदलती सामाजिक-आर्थिक परिस्थितियों के संदर्भ में सांस्कृतिक हस्तांतरण को बनाए रखने में समुदायों के समक्ष आने वाली चुनौतियों पर भी विचार किया गया है। समुदाय की सक्रिय भूमिका और सहभागिता पर बल देते हुए, यह अध्ययन सांस्कृतिक विरासत के संरक्षण और तीव्र परिवर्तनशील विश्व में सांस्कृतिक निरंतरता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए समावेशी और स्थानीय रूप से आधारित दृष्टिकोणों के महत्व को रेखांकित करता है। Keywords:सामुदायिक सहभागिता; अंतरपीढ़ी हस्तांतरण; सांस्कृतिक विरासत; मौखिक परंपराएँ
Tradition and Modernity: Continuity and Change in Cultural Practices
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.
Indian Cultural Philosophy and the Knowledge Traditions of Bharat
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.