Sringeri Sri Sarada Peetham pontiff Sri Vidhuskhara Bharathi Swamy was formally received by Vice Chancellor GSR Krishnamurthy during his visit to the National Sanskrit University in Tirupati on Sunday. | Photo credit: KV Poornachandra Kumar
Sringeri Sri Sarada Peetham’s Junior Pontiff Sri Vidhusekhara Bharathi Swamy visited the National Sanskrit University campus here on Sunday and inaugurated the Veda Sabha (Vedic Assembly).
The Pope was camping in the district for the past five days and participated in several Vedic rituals in Tirumala and Tirupati.
Upon his arrival, the entourage was given a grand reception by the university team led by Vice Chancellor GSR Krishnamurthi, who explained the university’s role in preserving the shastras contained in the ancient scriptures.
The Pope hailed NSU, the central university, as a pioneer in Sanskrit studies and teaching that has produced many distinguished scholars. He advised the students to spread the knowledge acquired here and spread the glory of Indian Dharma for global welfare.
Swamiji also suggested that scholars explain dharmic topics to the general public in simple language that can be easily understood so that piety can spread among the people.
The Vedic assembly was led by Prof. Niranjan Mishra, Head of the Veda Bhashya Department, while Prof. Kuppa Viswanatham of the Nyaya Department moderated the session.
Published – 15 March 2026 20:21 IST
