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Dr. Tanashree Redij

Assistant Professor, Spiritual Studies, Bengaluru

Qualification: MA, Ph.D
r_tanashree@blr.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Archaeology, Cultural Studies, Sanskrit

Bio Publications Academic Honours
Bio

Having a background of Archaeology, Sanskrit and Museology, Dr Tanashree is working on the rituals of Goddess Jyeṣṭhā from the sociological, historical and anthropological point of view to get into the complexities of the ritual and the possible reasons behind it. Her extensive ethnographic fieldwork in the various parts of Maharashtra has given her good insight into understanding the various layers of cultural beliefs and their possible reasons supporting the textual and historical dynamics of rituals.

 

Education

  • 2019: Ph. D. in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology
    Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute Deemed University Pune
  • 2012:  P. G. Diploma in Museology & Conservation
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Mumbai University
  • 2011: Masters of Arts in Sanskrit
    Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune
  • 2010: Masters of Arts in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology
    Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute Deemed University Pune
  • 2010: Bachelors of Arts in Sanskrit
    Ramnarayain Ruia College, Mumbai University
Publications

Book Chapter

Year : 2023

Animal origin Materia-medica from 6th century BCE to 6th century CE

Cite this Research Publication : Tanashree Redij , ‘Animal origin Materia-medica from 6th century BCE to 6th century CE’ Book - Animals in Archaeology: Integrating Landscapes, Environment, and Humans in South Asia (A Festschrift for Prof. P.P. Joglekar) by Kerala University

Year : 2023

Animal origin Materia-medica from 6th century BCE to 6th century CE in Animals in Archaeology

Cite this Research Publication : Animal origin Materia-medica from 6th century BCE to 6th century CE in Animals in Archaeology: Integrating Landscapes, Environment, and Humans in South Asia (Felicitation volume dedicated to Professor Pramod P. Joglekar)

Publisher : Integrating Landscapes

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2023

Goddess Alakṣmī

Cite this Research Publication : Goddess Alakṣmī: a symbol of un-hygiene and immorality in conference proceedings of International Seminar on “Symbolism in Indian Art, Archaeology and Literature, Deccan College, Pune

Publisher : a symbol of un-hygiene and immorality in conference proceedings of International Seminar on “Symbolism in Indian Art, Archaeology and Literature

Journal Article

Year : 2012

Overview of Goddesses Jyeṣthā and Kaniṣthā: Religion and Practice

Cite this Research Publication : Tanashree Redij, “Overview of Goddesses Jyeṣthā and Kaniṣthā: Religion and Practice”, History Today, Journal of History and Historical Archaeology of IHCS, 2012.

Publisher : History Today, Journal of History and Historical Archaeology of IHCS

Year : 2011

Origin and Development of Lakṣmī and Alakṣmī Concept

Cite this Research Publication : Tanashree Redij and Joglekar, P. P., “Origin and Development of Lakṣmī and Alakṣmī Concept”, JSTOR , Bulletin of the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, vol. 70/71, pp. 107-124, 2011.

Publisher : JSTOR , Bulletin of the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Vice Chancellor, Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute

Year : 2008

Alakṣmī Concept in Puranic Literature and Her Reflection in the Modern Society

Cite this Research Publication : Tanashree Redij, “Alakṣmī Concept in Puranic Literature and Her Reflection in the Modern Society”, Puranic Literature: A Study, 2008.

Publisher : Puranic Literature: A Study.

Academic Honours
Year
April 2022-Match 2025 Central Sanskrit University, Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India for Ashtaadashi Project – 2021-22 (PI)

Topic: Study of Ophiolatry Manuscripts of India
Feb 2022 Siddhant Saravali
Indian Council for Philosophical Research (financial assistance for organising the National Workshop) (Co-PI)
March – April 2020 ‘Infosys Fellow’ under BORI’s Academic Development programme supported by the Infosys Foundation
Topic: “Understanding the Iconographic Development of Jyeṣṭhā- Alakṣmī through Sanskrit Literature”
Aug 2018 – July 2020 Junior Research Fellowship Field – New Areas, Sub-Field – Sociology of Culture, 2016-2017 Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Topic: Tradition of facemasks of Gaurī vrata in Maharashtra
April 2014 – March 2015 Junior Research Fellowship (Social science)
Asiatic Society Mumbai
Topic: ‘Socio-Religious Interactions within the Settlement: A Case Study of Gaurī Vrata in Risod Village of Washim Taluka of Maharashtra’
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 Junior Research Fellowship
Indian Council of Historical Research
Topic: For doctoral research entitled ‘Materia-Medica’- Ancient Indian literature and Archaeological Evidences’
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