Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan, Banaras Hindu University

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]

Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan
संस्कृत विद्या धर्म विज्ञानं
TypeFaculty
Established1918
Parent institution
Banaras Hindu University
DeanProfessor G. A. Sastri
Location
Varanasi
,
Uttar Pradesh
,
India

25°16′04″N 82°59′29″E
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC
WebsiteOfficial website
Faculty location on Varanasi district map

History

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]

Statue of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
Entrance gate of BHU

Departments

The faculty has eight departments, through which all courses are imparted.[1]

  • Dharmagam
  • Dharmshastra-Mimansa
  • Jain-Buddha Darshan
  • Jyotish
  • Sahitya
  • Vaidic Darshan
  • Veda
  • Vyakaran

See also

References
  1. "Introduction". Banaras Hindu University. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
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