The Varanasi Center is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural, religious, and intellectual heritage of India by digitizing ancient manuscripts and texts. Located in one of the oldest cities in the world, Varanasi, also known as Kashi, the center aims to safeguard Hindu and Buddhist traditions that have flourished here for centuries.
The Varanasi Center was founded on April 2, 2005, by the renowned Sanskrit scholar Pt. Nand Kishor Dwivedi, with Dr. Santosh Dwivedi now serving as the director. The center began its work with the digitization of the world-famous Sanskrit dictionary “Shabdakalpradurm,” written by Radhakantdev Bahadur between 1828 and 1858.
From 2006 to November 2007, the Varanasi team digitized 116,713 images of paper manuscripts in Buldhana, Maharashtra. The work was conducted with the support of the Godbole family and led by Dr. Pramod Deval from Mumbai.
This project, conducted from October 1, 2007, to September 24, 2009, involved the digitization of 135,598 images of printed books and manuscripts at the Kaivalyadhama Ashram in Lonavla, Maharashtra, known for its focus on yoga and spirituality.
At the request of this state government institute in Prayagraj, the Varanasi team digitized 26,225 pages of manuscripts over 23 working days in August and September 2021.
All funds raised are used for ALL’s mission to locate, digitally preserve, and safeguard some of the world’s most precious collections of cultural literary wisdom heritage.
Professor of Sanskrit and Co-ordinator at Bharat Adhyayan Kendra, Banaras Hindu University.
An expert in Dharmashastra, with over two decades of teaching experience at Sri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri.
A leading figure in manuscriptology and paleography, currently working with the Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts.
A world-renowned Vedic scholar, historian, and philosopher with extensive experience in Indian heritage.
An accomplished scholar in Telugu and Sanskrit with numerous publications and awards.
1. Mr. Virendra Kumar Yadav – President
2. Pt. Uma Shankar Chaubey – Vice-President
3. Smt. Pushpa Upadhyaya – Secretary
4. Mr. Samir Kumar Dey – Treasurer
5. Mr. Santosh Kumar Mishra – Member
6. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Srivastava – Member
7. Smt. Neelam Tripathi – Member
For inquiries or further information, please reach out to us at:
House No. 5B, Lane No. 5A, Vivekanandpuram, Aditya Nagar,
Karundi, Varanasi-221005
Phone: +91 7388674333
Email: [email protected]
Varanasi Preservation Center Digital Collection