PG Department of Commerce (General), in association with the Central Library of S.A. College of Arts & Science, organized a two-day educational tour on the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) from 13th to 14th February 2025

Exploring India’s Intellectual Heritage – A Transformative IKS Educational Tour of SACAS to Pondicherry & Thanjavur.

The PG Department of Commerce (General), in association with the Central Library of S.A. College of Arts & Science, organized a two-day educational tour on the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) from 13th to 14th February 2025 for Commerce students. The visit covered prominent heritage and research centres including the French Institute of Pondicherry, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Palace Museum, and the Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur.

The programme was thoughtfully designed to provide academic exposure beyond the classroom and to deepen students’ understanding of India’s intellectual traditions. Students explored rare manuscripts, ancient documentation practices, temple architecture, and historical administrative and economic systems that shaped India’s scholarly heritage.

The tour successfully connected India’s cultural wisdom with modern commerce education, offering a meaningful and enriching learning experience for all participants.