Shri Madhavanand Joshi
Historian — Mythology Expert
Expertise: Indian Mythology, Epics and Puranas, Sacred Geography, Cultural Anthropology, Heritage Research
Education: M.A. in Ancient Indian History and Culture — Deccan College Pune; Certified Research Fellow in Indology and Oral Traditions
Highlights
- Over 22 years of research and documentation in Indian epics, mythology, and cultural geography.
- Field researcher of sacred sites including Kashi, Ujjain, and Prayagraj — documenting oral traditions and temple chronicles.
- Expert in decoding symbolic narratives in the Ramayana and Mahabharata and their spiritual relevance today.
- Works with cultural institutions to archive regional legends and folklore linked to the Kumbh Mela.
- Promotes research-based storytelling to bridge ancient heritage with modern education and media.
Experience
Shri Madhavanand Joshi has dedicated his career to studying India’s living mythological traditions and heritage sites. Through two decades of fieldwork and archival research, he has uncovered connections between ritual practice, geography, and cultural memory.
He has served as a consultant to museums and academic projects focusing on oral history and epic literature interpretation. At the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, he works to preserve its mythological lineage through documentation and research-driven content creation.
Publications and Research
Author of books including “The Sacred Rivers of India” and “Echoes of the Epics.” His papers on oral tradition preservation and mythological topography have been published in national heritage journals and conferences.
About Simhastha Kumbh Mela Website
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela Website serves as a scholarly yet accessible platform documenting the spiritual, historical, and mythological heritage of the Kumbh Mela.