Welcome Message
Dear Colleagues,
Greetings from AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
It is our honor to host the Mid-Term Meet of the IASG (Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology), on 24th and 25th of February, 2024 at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This is organized by the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology under the aegis of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG). The theme of this meeting is 'Recent advances in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Malignancies"
This meeting will provide an opportunity for all the participants to meet large group of eminent experts to discuss the emerging issues and exchange the latest information on Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Malignancies. Let's come together to fulfill the sole goal of improving the standard of care by promoting innovations with multidisciplinary approach for the management of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Malignancies. This meeting would be extremely helpful for the practicing General Surgeons, Surgical Gastroenterologists, Gastroenetroloists, Hepatologists, Surgical Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists and trainees.
In addition to the exciting scientific programme, the host city of Bhubaneswar, also proudly known as "The Temple City" is sure to offer all the participants a charming experience with its ancient and rich cultural heritage. Furthermore, Puri is an hour drive from Bhubaneswar, which has the world famous Sri Jagannath Temple. Puri has many wonderful beaches including the serene marine drive to the Sun Temple, Konark.
Looking forward to welcoming and hosting you all participants.
Thanks and Regards,
Organizing Committee
Puri is famous for the world famous Shri Jagannath Temple& Longest Golden Beach. It is one of the
Dhamas (Holiest of the holy place) out of four Dhamas i.e. Puri, Dwarika, Badrinath & Rameswar, in India.
Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath alomg with sister Devi Subhadra and elder brother Mahaprabhu Shri
Balabhadra are being worshipped in Puri (The Purusottama Kshetra). The deities are seated on the
Bejeweled Pedestal (Ratna Simhassana). Shri Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the most impressing
monuments of the Indian State Odisha, was constructed by a famous king of Ganga Dynasty Ananta
Varman Chodaganga Deva dating back to 12th century at the seashore Puri. The main temple of Shri
Jagannath is an impressing and amazing structure constructed in Kalinga architecture, with a height of
65 meters
The Sun Temple at Konark is the pinnacle of Odisha Temple Architecture and an UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The temple is a culmination of seven hundred years of grind in search of perfection. Built
in the 12th Century AD by King Narasimha Deva I and dedicated to the Sun God, the Sun Temple at
Konark continues to leave us spellbound with its massive structure, symmetry, precision and intricate
detailing. According to Archeologists the height of the Sun Temple at Konark is estimated to be around
227 feet, making it as one of the tallest temples ever built in the country. However what remains today
is the impressive Jagamohana (Entrance Hall) with the sanctum sanctorum has but almost collapsed.
The other structure that still stands amidst the ruins is the Natya Mandap minus the roof.
The Udaygiri caves located 7KM from Bhubaneswar takes us back in time and is probably the only
recorded history of era that is still shrouded in mystery. Built somewhere around the 2nd century BC by
King Kharavela of the Meghavahana dynasty, widely regarded as the most powerful king in the annals of
history of Odisha, these ancient rock cut caves were first discovered by a young British Ocer Andrew
Sterling in the 19th century AD. The caves built on the Kumari mountain range were built for the Jain
monks and oered them a place to stay and meditate. Out of the one hundred and seventeen caves that
were built originally only thirty-three survive till this day. Eighteen caves are located in the Udaygiri hill
and fifteen in the Khandagiri hill.
Chilika Lake - Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, The vast and dream like Chilika Lagoon is situated
on the east-coast of India. It is the largest brackish Water Lagoon with estuarine character that sprawls
along the east coast. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory waterfowl found anywhere on the
Indian sub-continent. It is one of the hotspot of biodiversity in the country, and some rare, vulnerable
and endangered species listed in the IUCN Red List of threatened Animals inhabit in the lagoon for
atleast part of their life cycle. Chilika is an integral part of the culture of coastal Odisha. Almost 400
years ago, the saint poet Purshottam Das, a devotee of Lord Jagannath, wrote a poem about Lord
Krishna dancing with a milkmaid called Maniki, who had come to sell curds on the banks of the Chilika.