00:00 Ever wondered how temples are managed effectively?
00:07 Well, Mumbai University has an exciting answer.
00:10 In an upcoming initiative, the university is set to launch a certificate course in temple
00:15 management, in collaboration with the prestigious Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
00:21 As India hosts numerous significant temples, the question arises, how can real-life examples
00:28 inspire and guide interested candidates in effectively managing these sacred spaces?
00:33 Let's delve into the details of this unique venture.
00:38 Exciting prospects lie ahead for students.
00:41 Responding to the interest and growing employment opportunities, Mumbai University contemplates
00:46 extending the temple management course to a post-graduate diploma, or even an MBA program
00:52 in future.
00:53 In a significant move, the University's Centre for Hindu Studies and the Department of Sanskrit
00:58 have inked a memorandum of understanding with the renowned Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
01:04 The focus?
01:05 A comprehensive study of Hindu philosophy.
01:09 Departments collaborate with Oxford to develop a curriculum for certificate and diploma courses
01:15 available in both online and offline formats.
01:19 Aligning with the National Education Policy's emphasis on integrating the Indian Knowledge
01:24 System (IKS) into higher education, Mumbai University is set to launch the six-month
01:29 certificate course.
01:31 Collaborating with its two management schools, the Jammunlal Bajaj Institute of Management
01:36 Studies and the Alkesh Dinesh Modi Institute, the course aims to incorporate real-life applications
01:42 of management principles.
01:45 Established temples like Shri Sai Baba Samsthantra's Chegau's Gajanan Maharaj Temple and even
01:51 ISKCON will serve as living examples, enriching the learning experience for interested candidates.
01:57 The official said, "Some are managing electricity by making use of solar-operated systems.
02:04 Some are making use of flowers offered by devotees to make incense sticks, which is
02:09 also creating employment opportunities.
02:11 Some have started using technology to manage queues.
02:15 There are books written on these practices, which can be used as references."
02:20 This initiative stands as a testament to the richness of Indian traditions and cultures.
02:25 The collaboration between Oxford and an Indian university for a temple management course
02:30 reflects a growing partnership and the increasing recognition of Indian values on the global
02:36 stage.
02:37 Do you not believe it's a commendable collaboration, bridging cultural boundaries and fostering
02:42 a deeper understanding of our heritage?
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