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Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan, Banaras Hindu University
| Type | Faculty |
|---|---|
| Established | 1918 |
Parent institution | Banaras Hindu University |
| Dean | Professor Kamlesh Jha |
| Location | , , 25°16′04″N 82°59′29″E / 25.26772°N 82.991258°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | Official website |
  Faculty location on Varanasi district map | |
Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan is a faculty of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in the city of Varanasi in India. The Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the studies of ancient Indian Shastra, Sanskrit language and Sanskrit literature. It was founded by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in 1918.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan was established in 1918 by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya with an aim to preserve and promote the studies of ancient Indian Shastra, Sanskrit language and Sanskrit literature. One of the objectives of this faculty was to remove the misconceptions about religion, spirituality, astrology and tantras in society. This is the only faculty / educational establishment of its kind in the world.[1]
Departments[edit | edit source]
The faculty has eight departments, through which all courses are imparted.[1]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Introduction". Banaras Hindu University. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
External links[edit | edit source]
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