National Sanskrit University to Host ‘Bhasyotsava’ Conference from August 3

Fast Summary

• National Sanskrit University (NSU) will host a three-day national conference, “Bhasyotsava,” at its campus in Tirupati from August 3 to August 5, 2025.
• The conference focuses on inaugurating Akshara Purushottama Mandir, influenced by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha tradition and modeled after the Abu Dhabi temple.
• Prof. G.S.R. Krishnamurthy announced a MoU with international Swaminarayan institutions for research collaborations and plans to build a replica temple at NSUS heritage wing.
• Organizers include Indian Philosophical Research Council,Swaminarayan Research Institution Akshardham,and Utkal Peetham of NSU.
• Distinguished attendees:

– UGC Vice-Chairman Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava.
– Online speeches by Acharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham and President of Swaminarayan Research Institution during opening ceremonies.
– Odisha Governor K. Hari Babuand and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami for the valedictory event.

• Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) reforms for research starting from academic year 2025-26 was highlighted alongside ongoing Sanskrit program admissions until August 14.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The announcement signals NSU’s growing alignment with India’s philosophical traditions while fostering global collaboration through partnerships with prominent institutions like the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The establishment of Akshara Purushottama Mandir on campus highlights cultural heritage preservation while extending its relevance through educational integration under NEP.

Events such as “Bhasyotsava” underscore India’s attempt to blend conventional wisdom with modern frameworks in higher education bolstered by distinguished participation across academia and governance sectors. As new policies roll out with direct ties to transformative shifts envisioned under NEP, these developments may strengthen Sanskrit studies globally while enriching domestic understanding amidst multi-disciplinary exchanges.

Read more: the Hindu