P.G. Diploma Course in Karmakanda and Paurohitya
Course Co-ordinator
 Dr. PRAKASH RANJAN MISHRA |
The Central Sanskrit University started a one-year P.G. Diploma Course in Karmakanda and Paurohitya with the objective of imparting practical and theoretical knowledge of Vedic rituals and priestly practices.
Karmakanda is that part of the Veda which deals with ritualistic actions and sacrificial ceremonies. It is an essential branch of Vedic learning that explains how various yajñas, samskaras (rites), and pūjās should be performed with correct mantras and procedures. Through these rituals, one attains inner purity, spiritual merit, and social harmony.
Paurohitya refers to the practical and professional application of these Vedic rituals in daily and special occasions, such as vivāha (marriage), upanayana (sacred thread ceremony), sraddha (ancestral rites), and various yajñas. A trained purohita not only performs these rituals but also guides society in following dharma and preserving ancient traditions.
This course aims to prepare students to become well-versed in both the scriptural foundations and the practical performance of Vedic rituals, integrating knowledge, devotion, and discipline.
Benifits
–1. Knowledge of Sanskrit conversation and chanting.
2. Understanding of Vedic mantras and their correct pronunciation.
3. Detailed study of various samskaras and yajnas.
4. Practical training in performing rituals according to Srauta and Grhya Sutras.
5. Understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a purohita.
6. Development of moral, spiritual, and cultural values based on Vedic traditions.
Syllabus Offered in Our Campus
* Sanskrit Shikshanam (Language and Grammar)
* Vaidika Karmakāṇḍa Śikshanam (Saṁskāra, Yajña and Pūjā Practices)
* Paurohitya Śikshanam (Priestly Duties and Ritual Techniques)
* Mantrapāṭha Śikshanam (Recitation and Pronunciation of Vedic Mantras)
* Dharmashāstra and Gṛhyasūtra Studies (Theoretical Foundation of Rituals)
* Prayoga Prashikshanam (Practical Training and Field Work)