Oriental Research Institute bags 'Vedapeetha' award
The award would be presented to ORI Director D P Madhusudhanacharya by pontiff of the mutt Vidyeshateertha Swami on Vedavyasa Jayanthi on May 9, at Belagavi.
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The Hindu
14-05-2025
- The Hindu
ORI Mysuru receives Vedapeetha award
The Oriental Research Institute (ORI), an affiliated institution of the University of Mysore, has been conferred the Vedapeetha award for the year 2025, in recognition of its outstanding contributions to research in Oriental studies. The award, instituted by Sri Bhandarikeri Math, Udupi, was presented at a ceremony held in Belagavi on May 9. D.P. Madhusudhanacharya, director, ORI received the award on behalf of the institute. The award comprises a citation and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000. In a simple ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor's office here on Wednesday, Dr. Madhusudhanacharya formally handed over the award to the University of Mysore. Vice-Chancellor N.K. Lokanath and Registrar M.K. Savitha were present. C. Parvathi, Deputy Director, ORI, along with the scholars and staff of the institute, were also present.
Deccan Herald
06-05-2025
- Deccan Herald
Oriental Research Institute bags 'Vedapeetha' award
The award would be presented to ORI Director D P Madhusudhanacharya by pontiff of the mutt Vidyeshateertha Swami on Vedavyasa Jayanthi on May 9, at Belagavi.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
ORI bags Vedapeetha award for nurturing Indian knowledge
1 2 Mysuru: The Oriental Research Institute (ORI) of the University of Mysore was selected for the prestigious annual Vedapeetha award given by Udupi Sri Bhandarkeri Mutt . Sri Bhandarkeri Mutt stated that the Vedapeetha award includes a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 a citation, and a memento. The mutt has been annually honouring a distinguished institution (selected at the national level) that significantly contributes to the preservation, nurturing, and development of Indian knowledge , Vedic sciences, culture, and traditions with the Vedapeetha award and a felicitation. In this regard, a high-level committee of experts announced the award for the ORI. Sri Vidyeshateertha Swami, head of the mutt, said the award will be presented on May 9 at the Rashtraguru Sri Vedavyasa Jayanti, the 82nd session of the Akhila Bharata Madhwa Rajya Sabha, and the 25th Aradhanotsava of Sri Vidyamanya Teertha. These events are jointly organised by Sri Matha, Sri Madhwa Radhanta Samvardhaka Sabha, Sri Bhagavatashrama Pratishthana, and Lokasamskriti Kala Vidya Vikasa Pratishthana at the KK Venugopal Sabha Bhavan in Belagavi. DP Madhusudhanacharya, director of the institute, said that the ORI, established in 1891 by Maharaja of Mysore Chamaraja Wadiyar, was tirelessly working towards the collection, preservation, research, editing, and publication of ancient palm-leaf manuscripts in book form. "It is a matter of pride and honour for the institute to receive this prestigious award," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo He further said that ORI, a prestigious institution in India, has the distinction of publishing over 240 works in book form since 1891. It is one of the leading institutions in the country with a collection of over 70,000 palm-leaf and paper manuscripts. He conveyed his delight that Bhandarkeri Math recognised this service and selected the institute for the award. Madhusudhanacharya said the institute undertook the preservation of original palm-leaf manuscripts and their printed books through various schemes and endowments. The digitisation of these manuscripts is progressing rapidly, and efforts are under way to make them accessible to knowledge seekers worldwide soon. He said that the prize money of Rs 1,00,000 will be appropriately utilised for the publication of ancient texts and development of the institute.
