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📚 New Research Publication: Rig Veda Interpretations — Vol. XIV now available 🎓 Admissions Open for M.Phil Sanskrit Studies 2025–26 📜 International Symposium on Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems — March 15–18, 2025 🏆 Dr. Raghavendra Shastri awarded Sahitya Akademi Prize 2024 📖 Rare manuscript digitization project — Phase III Completed 🎭 Yakshagana Performance & Lecture — Register Now 📚 New Research Publication: Rig Veda Interpretations — Vol. XIV now available 🎓 Admissions Open for M.Phil Sanskrit Studies 2025–26 📜 International Symposium on Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems — March 15–18, 2025 🏆 Dr. Raghavendra Shastri awarded Sahitya Akademi Prize 2024 📖 Rare manuscript digitization project — Phase III Completed 🎭 Yakshagana Performance & Lecture — Register Now
Preserving Ancient Wisdom

Gateway to Sanskrit Heritage

संस्कृतं देवभाषा — The Language of the Divine

Explore millennia of knowledge through rare manuscripts, classical texts, and scholarly research in India's most revered ancient language.

Classical Literature

Kannada Literary Traditions

ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ — The River of Words

Preserving and promoting the rich literary heritage of classical Kannada from Kavirajamarga to modern scholarship and beyond.

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Manuscript Archives

5000+ Rare Manuscripts Digitized

पुरातन ज्ञानभंडार — Ancient Knowledge Repository

Our digital archive preserves thousands of palm-leaf manuscripts, birch-bark texts, and rare inscriptions for future generations.

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नमस्ते · ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ · Welcome

Prof. Srinivasa Raghavendra

Director & Chief Scholar — Sanskrit Studies

On behalf of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, I extend my warmest greetings to scholars, students, and enthusiasts of India's magnificent intellectual heritage. Our institution stands as a lighthouse of classical knowledge, illuminating the path between ancient wisdom and contemporary scholarship.

For over six decades, we have dedicated ourselves to preserving, researching, and disseminating the treasures of Sanskrit, Kannada, and allied classical languages. From rare manuscript digitization to cutting-edge textual analysis, our mission remains unchanged: to honor the past while building the future.

"विद्या ददाति विनयं विनयाद् याति पात्रताम्" Knowledge gives humility; humility brings worthiness.

60+ Years of Excellence
5000+ Manuscripts
850+ Publications
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Upcoming Events

15 March 2025
Symposium

International Symposium on Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems

A three-day gathering of scholars from 18 nations exploring intersections of Vedic science, mathematics, and astronomy.

📍 Main Auditorium ⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
22 March 2025
Workshop

Manuscript Digitization & Conservation Workshop

Hands-on training in traditional palm-leaf manuscript preservation techniques and modern digital archiving methods.

📍 Archive Centre ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
05 April 2025
Performance

Yakshagana & Classical Dance — Cultural Evening

An evening celebrating Kannada performing arts featuring leading troupes from coastal Karnataka performing epic narratives.

📍 Cultural Hall ⏰ 6:30 PM onwards
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Latest Publications

Rig Veda Commentary Vol. XIV
Dr. V. Raghavan
Rig Veda Commentary Vol. XIV
₹ 480
Kavirajamarga Revisited
Prof. S. Shettar
Kavirajamarga Revisited
₹ 350
Arthashastra in Modern Context
Dr. M. Gangadharan
Arthashastra in Modern Context
₹ 520
Vachana Sahitya Anthology
Dr. K.V. Narayana
Vachana Sahitya Anthology
₹ 290
Paninian Grammar Studies
Prof. A. Thakur
Paninian Grammar Studies
₹ 640
Basavanna: Life & Philosophy
Dr. R. Channaiah
Basavanna: Life & Philosophy
₹ 380
Upanishadic Wisdom
Dr. N. Bhashyam
Upanishadic Wisdom
₹ 430
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Kumaravyasa Bharata
Dr. T. Venkatachar
Kumaravyasa Bharata
₹ 315
Rig Veda Commentary Vol. XIV
Dr. V. Raghavan
Rig Veda Commentary Vol. XIV
₹ 480
Kavirajamarga Revisited
Prof. S. Shettar
Kavirajamarga Revisited
₹ 350
Arthashastra in Modern Context
Dr. M. Gangadharan
Arthashastra in Modern Context
₹ 520
Vachana Sahitya Anthology
Dr. K.V. Narayana
Vachana Sahitya Anthology
₹ 290
Paninian Grammar Studies
Prof. A. Thakur
Paninian Grammar Studies
₹ 640
Basavanna: Life & Philosophy
Dr. R. Channaiah
Basavanna: Life & Philosophy
₹ 380
Upanishadic Wisdom
Dr. N. Bhashyam
Upanishadic Wisdom
₹ 430
ಕು
Kumaravyasa Bharata
Dr. T. Venkatachar
Kumaravyasa Bharata
₹ 315
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Our Scholars & Authors

👨‍🏫
Dr. V. Raghavan
Vedic Studies & Phonetics
28 Publications
👩‍🏫
Prof. Sarojini Shettar
Kannada Classical Literature
19 Publications
👨‍🏫
Dr. M. Gangadharan
Political Philosophy
14 Publications
👩‍🏫
Dr. K.V. Narayana
Vachana Movement
22 Publications
👨‍🏫
Prof. A.N. Thakur
Paninian Grammar
31 Publications
👩‍🏫
Dr. Rohini Channaiah
Bhakti Literature
17 Publications
👨‍🏫
Dr. N. Bhashyam
Upanishadic Philosophy
25 Publications
👩‍🏫
Prof. T. Venkatachar
Medieval Kannada Poetry
20 Publications
👨‍🏫
Dr. V. Raghavan
Vedic Studies & Phonetics
28 Publications
👩‍🏫
Prof. Sarojini Shettar
Kannada Classical Literature
19 Publications
👨‍🏫
Dr. M. Gangadharan
Political Philosophy
14 Publications
👩‍🏫
Dr. K.V. Narayana
Vachana Movement
22 Publications
👨‍🏫
Prof. A.N. Thakur
Paninian Grammar
31 Publications
👩‍🏫
Dr. Rohini Channaiah
Bhakti Literature
17 Publications
👨‍🏫
Dr. N. Bhashyam
Upanishadic Philosophy
25 Publications
👩‍🏫
Prof. T. Venkatachar
Medieval Kannada Poetry
20 Publications

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