INDIEN-INSTITUT IN MUNICH

The Indien-Institut is the oldest organisation of its kind in Germany and has devoted itself to the cultural exchange between Germany and India. The society was established in 1929 as the Insitute for Cultural Relations/Indischer Ausschuss bei der Deutschen Akademie and was located in the Maximilianeum in Munich. Activities came to a halt during the war but resumed in 1946. Since 1960, the organisation has been led under a new legal form as the Indien-Institut e.V. Today, the institute stands in close relations to the indian consulate general.

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OUR NEXT EVENT ON 20TH JULY, 2026 (Tickets here available)

The Royal Gardens – The Cult and Culture of Mughal Gardens: The paradise of the East, so tradition tells us, is traversed by streams of wine, water, milk and honey. Fragrant flowers, artfully designed pavilions and shaded gardens have invited people to delight and contemplation for thousands of years. Join us on a fascinating journey into the world of Oriental garden art – from the legendary Hanging Gardens of Semiramis and the Persian paradise gardens to the magnificent Mughal gardens of Shalimar, Shiraz and the Taj Mahal. Experience the visions of Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan, and discover the cultural and spiritual significance of these unique garden landscapes. An evening of history and beauty.

Ernst W. Koelnsperger studied linguistics and literature, art history, and Indology in Munich, Rome, and Madras, and for decades shaped the development of sophisticated study tours, most recently as Head of the Tour Leaders’ Department at Studiosus. Today he remains associated with the company as a Senior Counsellor and continues to be active in art‑ and cultural‑historical contexts, particularly in dialogue with contemporary Indian art.