About the Institute
The prime object of the Institute is to foster the growth of a truly cosmopolitan spirit among citizens of all nations.
A cultural space for art, philosophy and culture
The Indian Institute of World Culture is a cultural space that hosts a wide range of activities pertaining to art, philosophy and culture.
Our objective is to offer a world-class experience to people who want to learn and enhance their lifestyle.
What the Institute stands on
It bases this on Universal Brotherhood, and faith in the universal moral law of Karma. These ideals do not belong exclusively to any one age, climate, nation or creed.
Universal Brotherhood
The basis on which the Institute rests its ideals.
The universal moral law of Karma
A faith the Institute holds as the foundation of its work.
For every age and creed
These ideals do not belong exclusively to any one age, climate, nation or creed.
A living cultural centre, in numbers
Lectures, music and dance
For the achieving of these ideals, public lectures are regularly organized on relevant and contemporary topics. These are blended with programs of music and dance to enrich the cultural life. More than 300 programs are now organized every year, with an event almost every day.
Some of the lectures have been reprinted as “Transactions of the Institute” for wider dissemination. Ninety three such Transactions have been issued so far. Each month’s programme is given advance publicity in the monthly Bulletin of the Institute. All programs are conducted punctually.
A library for the community
The institute maintains a General Library of over 40,000 volumes, to satisfy one of the needs of the community. A separate Children’s Library has been established for the younger generation. Both these have become very popular and useful over the years. Its Magazine Section regularly receives over 400 periodicals.
Founded in Basavanagudi by Shri B. P. Wadia and Smt. Sophia Wadia as a cultural centre for ordinary men and women. Read how it began, the milestones since, and the people who carried it forward.
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Founder
The life of Bahmanji Pestonji Wadia, Founder-President of the Institute.
ReadObjectives
The Institute’s stated objectives, from cultural and ethical development to cultural exchange.
ReadOur Story
How the Institute began in 1945, the milestones since, and the torch bearers who carried it forward.
ReadLeadership
The people who lead the Institute today.
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