Webinars, Lectures and Events

The Deccan Heritage Foundation organises a number of events, from lectures, webinars and courses, to tours and publication launches. They feature fascinating presentations by world-renowned art historians sharing their latest research on the architecture, painting, tiles, textiles and gardens of the region. Explore past webinars below or Sign Up for our newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming lectures and events.

Whether you are curious about South Indian architecture, the iconic site of Hampi Vijayanagara, Deccani painting, or another aspect of the Deccan Plateau’s rich culture and history, learn from the experts by viewing video replays of DHF webinars and lectures. Also find out about our tours, courses and book launches here. Our database is searchable by topic, speaker, title and date making it easy to access whatever interests you.

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22 Jan 2026

City of Victory – Hampi Vijayanagara

Dr George Michell and Photographer John Gollings

Since 1980, the authors have mapped Vijayanagara’s layout, documented its standing structures and worked closely with ward-winning photographer Joh...

Events and Launches

22 Jan 2026

City of Victory – Hampi Vijayanagara

An exhibition of photographs by award-winning photographer John Gollings, comprising iconic images from the recent publication by the same name. Th...

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20 Jan 2026

City of Victory – Hampi, Vijayanagara

Dr George Michell

City of Victory: Hampi Vijayanagara is a sweeping narrative that brings alive the grandeur of the Vijayanagara empire. Written by John M Fritz and ...

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10 Jan 2026

City of Victory – Hampi Vijayanagara

Dr George Michell

City of Victory: Hampi Vijayanagara is a sweeping narrative that brings alive the grandeur of the Vijayanagara empire. Written by John M Fritz and ...

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26 Apr 2025

A Crossroads of Empires

Anirudh Kanisetti

The early medieval period in South Karnataka was a time of vigorous cultural change. Between the 10th and 13th centuries CE, it became a frontier r...

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18 Feb 2025

Exploring the Deccan

Dr George Michell

Of all regions of India, the Deccan has the most diverse architectural traditions, nowhere better shown than in the variety of stone temples sponso...

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16 Jan 2025

Exploring the Temples of the Deccan: 7th to 13th Centuries

Dr George Michell

Of all regions of India, the Deccan has the most diverse architectural traditions, nowhere better shown than in the variety of stone temples sponso...

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13 Dec 2024

Exploring the Temples of the Deccan: 7th to 13th Centuries

Dr George Michell

Of all regions of India, the Deccan has the most diverse architectural traditions, nowhere better shown than in the variety of stone temples sponso...

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2 Dec 2024

From the American Southwest to India’s Deccan Plateau – John M. Fritz at Hampi Vijayanagara

Dr George Michell

Illustrated lecture by Dr. George Michell, architectural historian who has worked extensively in the Deccan region, beginning some 50 years ago wit...

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3 Oct 2024

Hampi, Vijayanagara: City of Victory

Dr. George Michell

Join us for an exclusive illustrated lecture by Dr. George Michell, as he delves into the fascinating history of Hampi, Vijayanagara, the last grea...

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30 Jan 2024

From the American Southwest to India’s Deccan Plateau: John M Fritz at Hampi Vijayanagara

George Michell

The late Dr John M. Fritz was the first American archaeologist to survey the ruins of Hampi Vijayanagara. Trained at the University of Chicago as a...

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29 Jan 2024

Explore the Medieval Metropolis of Vijayanagara with Dr. George Michell

George Michell and Anirudh Kanisetti

Dr. George Michell and historian Anirudh Kanisetti discuss the unique topography, river hydrology, and religious associations which made Hampi Vija...