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The Oriental Research Institute (ORI) at Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupati has a rich history and continues to be a hub for scholarly exploration. Let me share some insights about this esteemed institute:

  1. Foundation and Purpose:

    • The institute was established in July 1939 by the management of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
    • Its primary objective was to serve as a first-rate Research and Training Centre with specialized divisions for the study of:
      • Sanskrit and other languages.
      • Hindu religion and philosophy.
      • Hindu culture in general.

  2. Evolution and Expansion:

    • Originally known as the Sri Venkateswara Oriental Institute, it was later transferred to Sri Venkateswara University in November 1956.
    • The institute operates under two wings:
      • Research Wing: Engaged in scholarly investigations and academic pursuits.
      • Library Wing: Houses an impressive collection of resources.

  3. Library Holdings:

    • The library boasts a remarkable collection, including:
      • 16,948 manuscripts.
      • 50,000 printed books.
    • Each book is carefully selected to support research activities across various fields of Indology.

  4. Publication and Scholarship:

    • Under the management of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the institute has made significant contributions:
      • Published sixteen volumes of the Oriental Journal.
      • Produced around sixty-four books in languages such as Sanskrit, English, Telugu, and Tamil.
      • These publications cover diverse areas, including Kosa, Dharmasastra, Vyakarana, Vedanta, and more.

  5. Eminent Scholars:

    • The institute flourished under the guidance of luminaries like:
      • Manavalli Ramakrishna Kavi (M R Kavi).
      • Veturi Prabhakara Sastry.
      • Rallapalli Anathakrishna Sarma.
      • Rompucherla Partasarathyu Battachar.
      • DT Tattachari.

In summary, the Oriental Research Institute at Sri Venkateswara University continues to uphold its legacy of scholarly pursuit, fostering research, and preserving cultural heritage

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We aim at inspiring our students to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more in their respective journeys of life.
Dr. P.C. Venkateswarlu, Director, Oriental Research Institute, Sri Venkateswara University

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