IVU-India, South-West Asian Vegetarian Congress
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Practicing ‘Ahimsa’: The Core of Our Values
Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2010,
Bangalore, India
Mahatma Gandhi counseled that, “It is our moral duty not to live upon our fellow animals”. We have been guided from time immemorial by the code of Ahimsa, or Non-violence, in all our activities including diet. What better way to live this value than by having a 100% plant based diet? When we practice this essential value, we not only experience a positive frame of mind but also enjoy better mental and physical health, reduce cruelty to our fellow animals including humans and promote a sustainable food supply in a peaceful environment.
Vegetarianism, though still a fledging movement globally, is the way forward as the world seeks to address urgent issues of health, environment and social progress. This part of the world, especially India, is home to world’s largest vegetarian population. While vegetarianism has longstanding and deep roots here, with recent ongoing changes in ideas and lifestyle, food habits are changing for the worse. A satvik lifestyle with a satvik plant based food can provide a solid platform to combat many ills of our own making and leave a better world for our next generations.
With the aim of spreading the message of ahimsa in practical life and bringing together all likeminded people, this event is being organized in the global city of Bangalore, nerve centre of the region. The venue, Hotel E-Inn, is chosen specifically for its excellent service and for the fact that, due to its commitment to ahimsa, it serves only vegetarian food.
The Indian Vegan Society welcomes you to the Garden City of Bangalore for this 4-day IVU-India, South-West Asian Vegetarian Congress from Saturday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Come, let us show the way ahead!
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Indian Vegan Society | International Vegetarian Union |
Promoting Healthy, Happy, Kind, | Promoting Vegetarianism Worldwide |
Compassionate & Cruelty-free Lifestyle Since 1908 |
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The Event:
- Four days of lectures, workshops, socializing, networking, good food, entertainment, excursions, etc.
- E-INN (A Vegetarian, Non-Alcoholic, Non-Smoking Luxury Business Class Hotel), 144-C/1, Kirloskar Road, Bommasandra Industrial Estate, Hebbagodi, Bangalore - 560 099, Karnataka, India. Ph: +91-80-40 400 400 Email: [email protected] Website: www.e-inn.in
- Dr.B.M.Hegde, Internationally renowned cardiologist, orator and an advocate of vegetarianism
- Mr. John Davis, United Kingdom - Historian and IVU Manager-'India's Role in World Vegetarianism'
- Mr. George Jacobs, Phd., Singapore - Author and specialist in Educational Psychology, Chair of IVU
- Ms. Sandhya Prakash, Dubai, UAE - Director, MidEast Veg Group
- Ms. Poorva Joshipura, Chief Functioney, Peta-India - to be reconfirmed.
- Mr.Dilip Bafna, Managing Trustee, Animal Rights Fund, Bangalore
- Dr.Ranjit Konkar, Trustee, Beauty Without Cruelty India
- Mr. Fazal Shah, MidEast Veg Group and Emirates Pilot - to be reconfirmed.
- Ms. Marly Winckler, Chief of SVB (Vegetarian Society of Brazil)
- Mr. Jayasimha NG, Humane Society International, USA
- Carnatic Vocal Music Concert by Vegan Mohan Santanam, Chennai, (www.mohansantanam.com) on Saturday, Oct.30, 2010 at 5.00pm (confirmed).
- Monday, Nov 1 & Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010: Excursion (details will be out soon)
- Register in advance by Oct. 15, 2010. Registration after Oct. 15 and onsite registrations are subject to availability and Rs.100 extra charges. Paid members of Indian Vegan Society, International Vegeterian Union and subscribers of “VeganVegetarian” get Rs.200 off on registration charges of Rs.1,000.
- Main Event: Registration Fee (including Buffet Lunch and 2 teas): Rs.600 for 1 day, Rs.1000 for 2 days.
Accommodation at E-Inn (for 24 hours, inclusive of taxes, breakfast and dinner): Rs. 2050 (per person on twin sharing basis). Rs.3550 (on single occupancy basis) - Note: 1 US $ = Rs.45 (apprx) as on 1st Apr. 2010. The above rates are for all those who are 10 years and above. Contact us for charges for those below 10 years.
- Accommodation at other places/cheaper options can be arranged upon request.
- Indian Nationals: Send the registration form duly filled along with the payment (Cheque/DD) to Indian Vegan Society, P.O. Box-17, BYNDOOR - 576214, Udupi Dist, Karnataka, India.
- Nationals of other countries and those who wish to pay by credit card or bank transfer, please contact Shankar Narayan at
REGISTRATION FORM
(use separate form for each participant)
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Registration Fee - 1 day (Rs.600) 2 days (Rs.1000) (Oct.30/Oct.31) |
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Accommodation at E-Inn– Double Rs.2050 or Single Rs.3550 |
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Additional Nights if any at E-Inn - Double Rs.2050 or Single Rs.3550 |
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