Golden Jubilee Lectures on

Voyage through the

Cosmos

Exploring the History, Models, Theories, 
Latest Images and Foundational Issues 
in Understanding the Universe

Mode

Online

Dates

March 16-22, 2026

Organized by

Bhaktivedanta Institute, Kolkata

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Upcoming Lecture
Andrei D. Linde

Stanford University, USA

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About Cosmology Lectures

Universe is marvellous. Just look at the sky – planets, stars, galaxies, clusters, asteroids, comets, solar system, and it fills you with tremendous amazement. The amazing pictures and new data which we regularly gather about our cosmos, thanks to latest space telescopes and observatories, we are thrilled and astonished about our wonderful universe every day. Modern observational and theoretical advances—from precision measurements of the cosmic microwave background to the mapping of large-scale structures—have provided unprecedented insights into the universe’s formation and dynamics. In the last century, we have made remarkable

Topics

Looking at the Universe: Planets, Galaxies, Clusters and more

New Frontiers & Introduction to Space Equipments: Telescopes, Space Missions and Observatories

Space, Time and the Human Mind: Quantum Theories of Universe

Structure and Purpose of Universe: Are they related?

Newton, Einstein and amazing Comprehens-
-ibility of Universe

Big-Bang, String Theory and more: Decoding the Dimensions of Universe

Deciphering Beauty and Fine-tuning in Universe: Equations, Constants and Laws

Are we Alone? Search for Life in our universe

Young Universe: Revisiting the Early Universe theories

Invisible Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy and more

Introducing the Cosmos: Quest to Understand the Universe since antiquity

Vast Universe and Humility: Limits of understanding the Universe

Guide to the Universe: Perspectives from Scientific and Traditional Knowledge

Universe in the light of Indian Knowledge Systems

Cosmology and Purpose: Science and Spirituality in Search of Meaning & Purpose of universe

Universe, Multiverse and more: Science and Spirituality in Search of God

History of Cosmology: Our Evolving Conceptions of Universe

Latest Visual Tours of Cosmos: New Images and New Data Gathered of the Universe

Universe, Mind and God: Exploring the Deepest Secrets of Universe

poster

… if we see the structure of the universe as having really remarkable characteristics, it seems to suggest that there is a purpose…. if we understand the structure and how it works very well, then that may give us some hints as to the purpose of the universe. If we understand the purpose, then that should probably say how it is structured.

Charles Townes

Nobel Laureate in Physics

Speakers

The lecture series will host over sixteen distinguished scholars who stand at the fulcrum of cosmological developments. These individuals— John Schwarz, Manoranjan Sinha, Andrei Linde, Tim Eastman, Mario Livio, Wendy Freedman, Ofer Lahav, Louis Marmet, Frank J. Tipler, David Dilworth, Avi Loeb, Luke Barnes, George Ellis, Sandra M. Faber, Paul J. Steinhardt, Subhash Kak and others —represent a cross-section of the scientific enterprise. They include the architects of the dominant paradigms, such as Inflation and Cold Dark Matter; the engineers mastering the dynamics of spaceflight; the observers measuring the expansion rate of the universe with unprecedented precision; and the alternative paradigm presenters who alternative parallel theories of universe and some even ancient traditional insights. Their work spans the microscopic to the macroscopic: from the vibrations of subatomic strings to the rotation of galaxies, and from the firing of spacecraft thrusters to the ultimate thermodynamic fate of the universe. By examining their contributions, methodologies, and philosophical stances, we gain a comprehensive map of the current state of our universe knowledge.

Andrei D. Linde

Stanford University, USA

John H. Schwarz

Theoretical Physicist,
Caltech, USA

Timothy E. Eastman

(Formerly) Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, USA

Mario Livio

(Formerly) Space Telescope Science Institute,
Maryland, USA

Wendy L. Freedman

University of Chicago, USA

Ofer Lahav

University College London, UK

Louis Marmet

York University, Canada

Frank J. Tipler

Tulane University, USA

Pankaj S. Joshi

International Center for Space & Cosmology, India

A. K. Anil Kumar

ISRO Telemetry Tracking & Command Network, India

Tejinder Pal Singh

TIFR Mumbai, India

Annapurni Subramaniam

Indian Institute of Astrophysics, India

featured video

... the universe begins to look more like a great thought than a great machine.

Sir James Jeans

Renowned Physicist & Astronomer

Previously Published Cosmology Articles

Research Article

Space Exploration and Spirituality

Prof. Robert Mah

NASA Ames Research Center, USA

Published In:
Tattvajijnasa Vol. 2, Magazine, Bhaktivedanta Institute

Research Article

The IQ of Our Universe

Prof. Gerald L. Schroeder

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

Published In:
Tattvajijnasa Vol. 4, Magazine, Bhaktivedanta Institute

Research Article

An Expedition into the Secrets of the Universe

Prof. Freeman J. Dyson

Templeton Prize Laureate, USA

Published In:
Tattvajijnasa Vol. 4, Magazine, Bhaktivedanta Institute

Research Article

Cosmology, Ethics and God

Prof. George F. R. Ellis

Templeton Prize Laureate, SA

Published In:
Savijnanam Vol. 7, Journal, Bhaktivedanta Institute 

Research Article

An Indispensable God

Dr. Bernard Haisch

Astrophysicist, UC Berkeley, USA

Published In:
Tattvajijnasa Vol. 2, Magazine, Bhaktivedanta Institute

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