BharatVidya.in
Rediscover India's Civilisational Heritage
Online courses in India's civilisational heritage — the Vedas, the Mahabharata, Sanskrit, philosophy, archaeology and Indian Knowledge Systems.
New Launches
Recently released courses
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Vedakatha — Stories from Vedic Literature
Five curated stories from the Brahmana texts and the Upanishads — from ritual to philosophy.
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स्पन्दकारिका — Essence of Kashmir Shaivism
कश्मीर शैवदर्शन के मूल ग्रंथ स्पन्दकारिका का क्रमबद्ध, दार्शनिक तथा व्यावहारिक अध्ययन।
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Ancient Indian Dynasties
Indian political history from 600 BCE to 1400 CE — fifteen dynasties examined through inscriptions, coins, and texts.
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Artha & Niti — Facets of Dharmashastra
Exploration of Ancient Indian insights on economics, governance and strategy across 15 primary texts.
Recognition
Recognised at the highest level
BharatVidya was launched by the Hon. Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on September 21, 2022. Earlier in 2021, during his Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi commended BORI's Mahabharata course.
About BharatVidya
BharatVidya.in provides structured and accessible online courses on Indian history, culture, Sanskrit, Vedic literature, archaeology, and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). Each course is designed by scholars and researchers with decades of expertise in their disciplines.
The goal of BharatVidya is to make India's vast civilisational knowledge available to learners, educators, and institutions through well-researched, academically rigorous, and easy-to-understand content. Our courses are aligned with the vision of NEP 2020 and help build foundational understanding of Indian heritage for students across disciplines. BharatVidya is a joint initiative of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (Pune) and Matra Media.
For Colleges & Universities
Aligned with NEP 2020
Our courses are fully aligned with the New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In partner institutions, our courses are eligible for IKS and Open Elective academic credits. We invite colleges and universities to partner with us to avail our expertise and resources.
Established 1917
The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
The Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI), established in 1917, is one of India's oldest and most respected research institutions dedicated to the preservation and study of India's civilisational knowledge. Over the past century, BORI has built an invaluable collection of 28,000+ manuscripts and 1,50,000+ rare books.
The Institute is globally recognised for producing the Critical Edition of the Mahabharata, a landmark project that took nearly five decades and has shaped Indological scholarship worldwide. BORI continues to be a centre for advanced research in Sanskrit, ancient Indian history, linguistics, philosophy, archaeology, and textual studies.
Through BharatVidya.in, BORI brings its scholarly expertise to learners across India and the world, offering academically rigorous, accessible online courses rooted in authentic research and tradition.
In Memoriam
Shri Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Late Shri Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was more than a legendary investor. He had a deep and abiding interest in India's history and heritage, recognizing its immense value to the global community.
His generous patronage played a pivotal role in enabling the production of our online courses, and in making accessible civilisational education.
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NO. 812, Chiplunkar Road (ILS, Law College Rd), Shivajinagar, Pune – 411004
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