Bengaluru Workshop Revives Ashokan Brahmi Script and Mauryan-Inspired Menu
In Bengaluru, a bi-monthly workshop at a century-old matha in Halasuru teaches participants Ashokan Brahmi, a 2,000-year-old script popularized by Emperor Ashoka. Facilitated by public archaeologist Lathashree K S, sessions cover the script's consonants, vowels, and historical context, including inscriptions from the Girnar rock edicts. Attendees from diverse backgrounds learn to write their names in Ashokan Brahmi. The workshop also features a Mauryan-inspired menu based on archaeological research, offering a cultural experience connecting language and history.
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