About

Dr. Anuradha Mitra is a noted scholar of Indian archaeology, iconography, and art history. A graduate of the prestigious Presidency College and a gold medalist in Archaeology from the University of Calcutta, she earned her doctorate on Śakti Worship in India and Iconography with a special emphasis on Madhya Pradesh. Her academic excellence was further recognized through the award of the UGC NET and a Junior Research Fellowship by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi.

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With decades of teaching experience in advanced studies—including at Patkar College in Mumbai—Dr. Mitra now serves as an honorary consultant, mentoring research scholars across the world in Indian archaeology, temple studies, and religious art. Her work reflects a deep commitment to decoding the divine feminine in Indian sculpture and mythology.

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Artistry and cultural heritage run in her blood—she is the granddaughter of the celebrated modernist painter Gopal Ghose, a founding member of the Calcutta Group and one of India’s early pioneers of modern landscape art. His influence continues to inspire her sensitivity to visual form and sacred expression.

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Dr. Mitra currently lives in Noida, India, with her husband and daughter, where she continues to write, research, and guide the next generation of cultural historians and heritage enthusiasts.