About Conference

3-Day National Conference

• Event Name: 3-Day National Conference

• Theme: "The Life, Literature and Works of Gurudev Dr. R. D. Ranade in the Context of Comparative Philosophies and Religions of the World"

• Dates: 11th, 12th, 13th February 2026

• Location: Belagavi, Karnataka

• Organizers: Academy of Comparative Philosophy & Religion, Belagavi (ACPR) in association with Ministry of Culture, New Delhi

• Main Call to Action: Register Now / Submit Abstract

• Brief Welcome: Invitation to scholars, researchers, students, spiritual practitioners, and the general public to participate in this landmark event.

Conference Theme

• Revisiting and reinterpreting Dr. Ranade’s work in the context of global philosophical and religious traditions

• Focus on the intersections of Eastern and Western philosophies, rationality and mysticism, faith and reason

• Exploring Dr. Ranade’s views on interfaith dialogue, spiritual unity, religious pluralism, and their relevance today

• Celebrating his legacy as both a philosopher and institution-builder contributing to contemporary discourse on peace, dialogue, and harmony.

Sub-Themes

• Dr. R. D. Ranade on Eastern and Western philosophy

• Unity in Diversity: Comparative study of major world religions

• Religious pluralism in Ranade's perspective

• Mysticism as the core of religion

• Unity of all religions; faith, reason, and experience across traditions

• Interfaith dialogue in the modern world

• The relevance of comparative religion in a globalized world

• Philosophical roots and spiritual philosophy of Dr. Ranade

• Rational mysticism; tradition and modernity in his writings

• Contemporary relevance for 21st-century Indian philosophy

• Confluence of philosophy and religion in his works

• Any other topic related to the main theme

Objectives

• Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. R. D. Ranade

• Foster dialogue across faiths and philosophies

• Explore his teachings for conflict resolution, social harmony, and global peace

Target Audience

• Academics and researchers in philosophy, religion, humanities

• Practitioners of diverse spiritual traditions

• General public interested in interfaith dialogue and philosophy

Call for Papers

• Deadlines:

  • Registration & Abstract Submission: 20th November 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: 30th November 2025

  • Full Paper Submission: 10th January 2026

• Guidelines:

  • Abstract: ~300 words (with keywords, author details, phone, and email)

  • Full Paper: 2500–6000 words, A4, Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 spacing

  • Submit to: academic@acprbgm.org

Expected Outcomes

• Deepened understanding of Dr. Ranade’s philosophy in modern context

• Publication of conference proceedings (selected papers)

• Stronger scholarly and interfaith networks

• Recommendations for future research and dialogue