Admissions Open for Haridasa Sahitya Courses (Certificate & Diploma) affiliated with Karnataka Sanskrit University. Last date for application: 25-04-2026. Apply Now
Admissions Open for Haridasa Sahitya Courses (Certificate & Diploma) affiliated with Karnataka Sanskrit University. Last date for application: 25-04-2026. Apply Now
6000+ Classical Texts
300+ Rare Manuscripts
7 International Conferences
25+ Years of Service
4+ Institutional Collaborations
About NIVS

Our Journey of Vedic Excellence

Bridging ancient wisdom with modern knowledge for over five decades

Founder of NIVS
Our Founder

Sri Sri Vignananidhi Theertharu

Founder & Spiritual Guide

With a vision to preserve and propagate ancient Vedic wisdom, Sri Sri Vignananidhi Theertharu established NIVS in 2001. His dedication to bridging the gap between traditional knowledge and modern science has shaped thousands of lives and continues to inspire our mission today.

"True knowledge transcends time. Our duty is to preserve the wisdom of the ancients while embracing the innovations of the present."
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Our Mission

To preserve, research, and disseminate authentic Vedic knowledge through modern educational methods, fostering world peace, harmony, and spiritual growth in individuals and communities worldwide.

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Our Vision

To become a global center of excellence in Vedic studies, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary science, creating enlightened leaders who contribute to universal harmony and sustainable development.

Our Distinction

Why Choose NIVS?

A sanctuary of learning where tradition meets innovation

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Expert Faculty

Learn from over 15+ PhD scholars and traditional Vidwans who bridge the gap between ancient scriptures and modern science.

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Pioneering Research

Home to groundbreaking research in Vaimanika Shastra, Manuscriptology, and Psychology.

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Global Recognition

UNESCO acknowledged contributions and international collaborations with universities worldwide.

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Holistic Pedagogy

Gurukula style learning adapted for the 21st century student, focusing on character building.

πŸ™ Our Spiritual Foundation

Spiritual Guides

The visionaries guiding the sacred mission of NIVS

Sri Sri Vignananidhi Theertharu

Sri Sri Vignananidhi Theertharu

Founder, NIVS

Established the foundation of Vedic Sciences education and research, envisioning a world enlightened by ancient wisdom.

Sri Sri Keshavanidhi Theertharu

Sri Sri Keshavanidhi Theertharu

Nurturer, NIVS

Nurturing generations through traditional wisdom and modern pedagogy, fostering holistic growth in every student.

Sri Sri Sujayanidhi Theertharu

Sri Sri Sujayanidhi Theertharu

Vision Leader

Leading the institute towards a global renaissance of Vedic knowledge, bridging cultures and disciplines.

Why Vedic Sciences?

Timeless Wisdom With Scientific Relevance

The Vedas preserve a profound body of knowledge that supports peace, harmony, human development, and a rational understanding of life.

Mother of All Sciences

Vedic Sciences can serve as a foundational stream of knowledge for achieving world peace, harmony, and happiness.

Holistic Human Welfare

Our educational approach seeks to harmonize material aspirations with spiritual aptitude and values essential for social peace.

Addressing Misconceptions

Systematic research helps counter unfounded charges of sectarianism or superstition and highlights the rational, scientific temper within Vedic knowledge.

Oral Tradition Recognition

The unique oral tradition that preserved the entire Vedic lore for millennia has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible world heritage.

Timeless Relevance

Vedic Sciences remain relevant in every age because of their eternal values, universal appeal, and nonsectarian, nondogmatic character.

Bridge Between Past and Future

Ancient insight and contemporary inquiry can work together to create meaningful education, societal balance, and enduring cultural continuity.

Our Courses

Haridasa Sahitya Courses

Special classes offered with Karnataka Sanskrit University recognition for students interested in Haridasa Sahitya.

Sripadaraja Vaibhava

Certificate Course in Haridasa Sahitya for learners who want a structured introduction through the university-aligned syllabus.

  • Training based on the university-prescribed curriculum.
  • Study support designed for flexible learning.
  • Online and offline class facility.
Certificate Course Eligibility: SSLC Passed
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Dasamanjari

Diploma Course for students seeking deeper Haridasa Sahitya study with recognized progression after pre-university education.

  • Advanced learning path in Haridasa Sahitya.
  • Suitable for committed learners and literature enthusiasts.
  • Online and offline class facility.
Diploma Course Eligibility: PUC Passed
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Training Programmes

Outreach, Collaboration & Academic Engagement

NIVS has actively engaged in certificate programmes, teacher orientation, institutional collaborations, camps, and public lectures.

Core Programme

  • Certificate Programme in Vedic Science and Mathematics.

Institutional Collaborations

  • Collaborations with educational institutions including Jain University.
  • Dayanand Sagar institutions.
  • Ramaiah College of Engineering.
  • Reva University.

Orientation Programmes for Teachers

  • Shantiniketan School, Girinagar, Bengaluru.
  • Shankar School and Chinmaya Schools, Kolar.
  • Vishnupriya College of Management Studies & Courses, Chikkaballapur.

Sponsored Sanskrit Outreach

  • 'Sanskrit ko Jano' Central Government sponsored programme.
  • Extensive Sanskrit teaching initiatives for students from Bengaluru schools.

Shibiras at Schools & Colleges

  • Conducted at Erode.
  • Geetha Shikshana Shala.
  • Maatha Amruthanandamaya College.
  • Dharmasthala.
  • Vanivilas Girls High School.
  • Mahila Vidyalaya Women's Engineering College.

Public Lectures

  • Delivered at Rotary Club.
  • Mysore.
  • Sakkare Schools.
  • Bagalkot, Bijapur, and Gulburga.
Recent Highlights

Completed Events

10 Jan 2026
Completed

Sri Gopala Dasara Aradhane Quiz Program

Join us for a spiritual quiz competition celebrating the legacy of Sri Gopala Dasa.

10:00 AM NIVS Campus
Successfully Conducted
22 Jan 2026
Completed

7th International Conference on Vedic Sciences

Theme: Veda Vijnana Vijaya - Relevance of Vedic Sciences in the Modern World.

3 Days Vijaya College, Bengaluru
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πŸ“° Latest Updates

NIVS News & Insights

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REVA University Lecture
May 22, 2026 Event Highlight

NIVS Delivers Guest Lectures at REVA University

The National Institute of Vedic Sciences Trust (R) continued its mission of bridging ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary professional and academic spheres by conducting two insightful guest lectures.

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7th International Conference
Jan 25, 2026 • Conference

7th International Conference Concludes Successfully

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NIVS Admissions
Mar 10, 2026 • Admissions

Admissions Open for 2026-27 Academic Year

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MoU with Sri Sri Ayurveda
Recent • Partnership

MoU Signed with Sri Sri Ayurveda College & Research Science

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MoU with Sri Sri Ayurveda College
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πŸŽ‰ We are delighted to announce that the National Institute of Vedic Sciences Trust (R) has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Sri Sri Ayurveda College and Research Science, Bengaluru.

This collaboration marks the beginning of a pioneering research initiative focused on Maharishi Bharadwaja's Vaimanika Shastra, one of the most intriguing ancient Indian treatises on aeronautics. πŸ›©οΈπŸ”¬

Together, NIVS and Sri Sri Ayurveda College and Research Science will undertake in-depth research, scientific studies, and experimental investigations to explore the engineering, technological, and scientific concepts embedded within this ancient text.

By bridging the wisdom of India's rich Vedic heritage with modern scientific methodologies, this partnership aims to foster meaningful research and contribute to a deeper understanding of our traditional knowledge systems.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the esteemed faculty and leadership of Sri Sri Ayurveda College and Research Science for their invaluable support and commitment to this visionary initiative:

πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ Dr. Sajitha K. – Principal
πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Dr. Vikram – Head of Department
πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Dr. Neelakant – Professor

🌟 Special Note on the MoU Signing
This landmark collaboration was established under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Prahalad Ramarao, Director, NIVS, and Sri H. B. Lakshminarayana, Secretary, NIVS.
The MoU was formally signed by Sri H. S. Shyamachar and witnessed by Sri Dilip S. Raju and Senior Research Fellow Ms. Saraswati Suryavanshi.

We express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone involved in making this collaboration possible. Together, we look forward to advancing research, innovation, and the scientific exploration of India's ancient knowledge traditions.

#NIVS #VaimanikaShastra #VedicSciences #ResearchCollaboration #AncientWisdom #ScientificResearch #IndianKnowledgeSystems #Innovation #Bengaluru

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Sushruta Samhita
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Long before modern medicine, ancient India nurtured a tradition of healing that combined knowledge, precision, and compassion.

The SuΕ›ruta SaαΉƒhitā stands as a timeless testament to humanity's quest for health and well-being, documenting remarkable advances in surgery, anatomy, and medical ethics. Through the wisdom of Sage Sushruta, we glimpse a civilization where science and spirituality worked hand in hand for the welfare of all.

Celebrating the enduring legacy of Ayurveda and the profound medical heritage of Bharat.

#SushrutaSamhita #Ayurveda #AncientWisdom #IndianKnowledgeSystem #HistoryOfMedicine #Sushruta #TraditionalKnowledge #AyurvedicScience #MedicalHeritage #Bharat #AncientIndia #SurgicalScience #VedicWisdom

🀝 Our Partners

Affiliations & Research

Collaborating with prestigious institutions to advance Vedic knowledge

Karnataka Samskrit University

Official Affiliation

Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)

Research Project

Dept. of Science & Technology

Research Grant
Our Team

Leadership, Faculty & Advisory Network

National Institute of Vedic Sciences Trust (R) is supported by trustees, directors, faculty heads, coordinators, advisors, and distinguished guides from many disciplines.

Leadership & Trustees

  • Padmashree Dr. V.R. Panchamukhi - President & Trustee
  • Padmashree Dr. Prahlada Ramarao - Director, Vedic Sciences
  • Dr. Aralu Mallige Parthasarathi - Vice President
  • Dr. H.L. Sudharshan - Secretary General & Trustee / Dy. Secretary
  • Vidwan H.B. Lakshminarayana - Trustee / Secretary
  • Adv. D.V. Pavamana - Trustee / Advisory
  • HS Shyamachar - Trustee / Administrator

Advisory Council

  • Dr. N. Suresh - Chartered Accountant
  • Suresh Nandini Associates - Advisory & Audit Support
Conferences by the Institute

National & International Scholarly Gatherings

NIVS has conducted major conferences and Haridasa Sahitya Sammelanas that connect Vedic thought with modern inquiry and cultural scholarship.

Conference Timeline

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Veda Vignan Anveshini

1st National Conference held at Bengaluru.

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Energy in Vedas

2nd National Conference held at Mantralayam.

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Chemical Sciences and Technology in Ancient India

3rd National Conference held at Bengaluru.

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Life Sciences

4th International Conference held at Mulabagal.

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Ancient Indian Mathematics and Astronomy

5th International Conference on applications and challenges, held at Bengaluru.

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Ancient Indian Strategies for Current Psychological Problems

6th International Conference held at Hosur.

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7th International Conference on Vedic Sciences

2025 at Vijaya College, Jayanagar, Bangalore.

National Haridasa Sahitya Sammelanas

  1. 1st Akhila Bharatha Haridasa Sahitya Sammelana, Mulbagal.
  2. 2nd ABHSS: Haridasa Sahityadalli Nootana Avishkaaragalu, Bengaluru.
  3. 3rd ABHSS: Haridasasahitya Haagu Vedavignana Samshodhakara Sammelana, Bengaluru.
  4. 4th ABHSS: Aprachalitha Haridasaru Mattu Aprachalitha Kruthigalu.
Collection Highlights

Treasures From Our Literary Collection

Our collection spans a vast range of classical, devotional, and philosophical literature preserved across centuries.

Bhagavata Literature

Texts and commentaries on Srimad Bhagavata and related devotional works.

Mahabharata Literature

Full volumes, summaries, and traditional interpretations of the Mahabharata epic.

Puranas & Itihasas

Includes Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, Ramayana, and other legendary texts.

Ramayana Collections

Critical editions, regional retellings, and commentaries on the Ramayana.

Dasa Sahitya & Bhakti Poetry

Works of Haridasas, devotional songs, and stotra compilations in Kannada and Sanskrit.

Dvaita Vedanta Literature

Core philosophical works by Madhvacharya, Jayatirtha, Vadiraja, and others.

Tatparya-Nirnaya Texts

Commentaries on Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahmasutras aligned with the Dvaita tradition.

Biographies of Saints & Acharyas

Life stories of Sri Raghavendra Swami, Madhvacharya, and other luminaries.

Ancient Indian Granthas

Rare manuscripts and palm-leaf texts covering diverse traditional subjects.

Old Book Collections

Curated editions of pre-modern publications and early printed works.

Harikathamritasara & Bhakti Classics

Iconic Kannada compositions reflecting the heart of devotional philosophy.

Vedic Mathematics Texts

Ancient Indian approaches to number theory, calculation, and logic.

Vedic Science & Cosmology

Literature on astronomy, medicine, linguistics, and other streams rooted in Vedic tradition.

Our Legacy - A World of Vedic Wisdom

About the Collection

At the heart of NIVS lies a rich repository of over 6,000 classical texts preserving the timeless legacy of Vedic, Puranic, and Dvaita Vedanta literature.

Our multilingual collection spans Sanskrit, Kannada, and English, serving as a foundation for academic research, spiritual practice, and interfaith dialogue.

In addition to this extensive library, NIVS safeguards over 300 rare manuscripts. These invaluable treasures are currently being digitized as part of an ongoing archival initiative to ensure their preservation and make them accessible to scholars and seekers worldwide.

"Bridging ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding for global harmony."
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