Learn Ashokan Brahmi workshop and Mauryan Lunch

Step into the world of the Mauryas and discover how people communicated, wrote, ate and lived over 2000 years ago.
This immersive workshop introduces participants to Ashokan Brahmi, one of the earliest writing systems used across the Indian subcontinent. Through guided activities and discussions, you’ll learn how Brahmi influenced many modern Indian scripts, including Kannada, Devanagari and Telugu.
The session combines history, language, epigraphy and hands on learning, making it accessible to both complete beginners and history enthusiasts.
What to Expect
An introduction to the Mauryan Empire and the significance of Ashoka’s inscriptions
Understanding the basics of the Ashokan Brahmi script
Exploring how modern Indian scripts evolved from Brahmi
Guided exercises to read and decipher simple Brahmi inscriptions
Writing your name in Ashokan Brahmi
Discussions on everyday life, administration, communication and culture during the Mauryan period
A specially curated Mauryan inspired lunch based on historical references and research
Who Can Attend?
This workshop is open to everyone.
No prior knowledge of history, archaeology, linguistics, or ancient scripts is required.
Whether you’re a student, history enthusiast, language lover, researcher, educator, or simply curious about the past, you’ll find something to take away from the experience.
Venue: Yellow Veranda, Sthala, Halasuru, Bengaluru
Led by Lathashree K.S., Public Archaeologist and researcher.