A Legacy of Oriental and Indological Research
About Our Institute
since 1917
Pioneering Knowledge and Research in Indology
The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), established on July 6, 1917, in Pune, India, honors the legacy of Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, a pioneer in scientific Orientology.
"Deepening and broadening scholarly research in the history, cultures, religions, and philosophical traditions of the Orient, with a special focus on the Indian subcontinent."
premier center for indological studies
The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
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Institute Established
Founded in honor of Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, a pioneer in scientific Orientology.
1917
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Critical Edition of Mahabharata
Produced the definitive critical edition of the Mahabharata, a monumental scholarly achievement.
1966
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Collection Milestone
Expanded to house over 125,000 rare books and 28,000 manuscripts in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and various regional languages.
Present
our scholars
Meet our distinguished
Indological experts
Dr. Shrikant Bahulkar
Sanskrit Scholar
Dr. Ambarish Khare
Manuscript Expert
Dr. Vinaya Kshirsagar
Oriental Studies Professor
Dr. Sudha Gopalakrishnan
Research Director
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Rare books in our extensive collection
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Manuscripts in Sanskrit, Prakrit, and various languages
our vision
Our Vision for Oriental and Indian Knowledge Traditions
At the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, our vision is to be a global center of excellence for the study and dissemination of Oriental and Indian knowledge traditions. We are committed to deepening scholarly research in the history, cultures, religions, and philosophical traditions of the Orient, with a special focus on the Indian subcontinent.
We aim to make the profound wisdom of Indian and Oriental philosophies more accessible by developing engaging, user-friendly knowledge platforms for learners and researchers worldwide, while expanding access to our curated resources and archival materials.
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Study programs at BORI
BORI offers various academic programs and research opportunities focused on Oriental studies, with particular emphasis on Indology, Sanskrit, and ancient Indian knowledge systems. Join us to experience a vibrant learning environment with access to one of the world's most significant collections of Oriental manuscripts and rare books.
Program
Contemporary India
Location
Pune
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From Panchayat To Parliament
Location
Pune
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Sanskrit Manuscript Studies
Location
Pune
Program
Vedic Studies
Location
Pune
Program
Political Science Research
Location
Pune
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Oriental Research Methods
Location
Pune