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Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan, Banaras Hindu University

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Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan
Faculty of SVDV
TypeFaculty
Established1918
Parent institution
Banaras Hindu University
DeanProf. Kamlesh Jha
Location, ,
25°16′04″N 82°59′29″E / 25.26772°N 82.991258°E / 25.26772; 82.991258
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC
WebsiteOfficial website
Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan, Banaras Hindu University is located in Varanasi district
Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan, Banaras Hindu University
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, also called SVDV, or the Faculty of SVDV, 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

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The Faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan was established in 1918 by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya with the aim of preserving and promoting 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 from society. This is the only faculty or educational establishment of its kind in the world.[1]

Statue of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
Entrance gate of BHU
Entrance gate of BHU

Departments

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Introduction". Banaras Hindu University. Archived from the original on 21 June 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
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