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Maharaja's Sanskrit College, Mysore

Coordinates: 12°18′09″N 76°39′06″E / 12.30239°N 76.65170°E / 12.30239; 76.65170
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Sanskrit College, Mysore
Sanskrit College junction

Srimanmaharaja Samskrita Graduation and Post Graduation Center is an educational organization in Mysore, Karnataka, India.

History

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Sanskrit College, Mysore was established by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III, maharaja of Mysore. After his death, the next king Chamaraja Wodeyar formally opened a Sanskrit School in 1876.[1]

Curriculum

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The colleges offers courses in Veda, Agama and Shastra in traditional methods. The campus contains one of the oldest collection of Sanskrit manuscripts.[2] The courses in the college vary from two years to 13 years. The minimum age for enrolment is eight years.

Alumni

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Notable alumni include Mysore M. Vasudevacharya, Dr. S.Radhakrishnan, Prof. S.Hiriyanna, Maharaja Jayachamaraja Wodeyar and Naveenam Venkatesha Sastry.[3]

Courses offered

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Fellowships

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Students are admitted and instructed without charging any fee. Hostel facility is also free.

References

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  1. ^ "Srimanmaharaja Samskrita Graduation and Post Graduation Center | Karnataka Samskrit University".
  2. ^ http://www.mysoresamachar.com/sans_college.htm
  3. ^ "Srimanmaharaja Samskrita Graduation and Post Graduation Center | Karnataka Samskrit University".

12°18′09″N 76°39′06″E / 12.30239°N 76.65170°E / 12.30239; 76.65170