Centre for Indian Knowledge System, IIT Kanpur

04/09/2026

On this sacred occasion of Janmashtami, may the divine wisdom of Lord Krishna illuminate our hearts, dispel the darkness of doubt, and inspire us to embrace a life rooted in love, knowledge, and bliss. 🦚✨

May the timeless wisdom of Shri Krishna continue to guide us towards truth, harmony, and inner awakening.

जय श्रीकृष्ण! 🙏

14/08/2026

This Independence Day, walk & talk in Sanskrit! 🌿

संस्कृतभ्रमणम् | Sanskrit Walk

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Sanskrit Walk at IITK! 🎲🚶‍♀️

Learn a few simple phrases, play some games, and put them to use on a 20-minute walk

Whether you're a Sanskrit pro, beginner, or simply curious about the language—everyone is welcome!

📅 15 August (Saturday)
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Park 67, IIT Kanpur

✨ A preview of our upcoming Sanskrit Week celebrations!

चलामः। वदामः। हसामः। संस्कृतेन!

05/08/2026

🎬 Sanskrit Reel/Shorts Competition 2026

Have a creative idea to showcase the beauty, relevance, or wisdom of Sanskrit? Now is your chance to bring it to life!

As part of the Sanskrit Week Celebration 2026, ŚIKṢĀ: Study Centre for Indian Knowledge System for Holistic Advancement, IIT Kanpur, invites IIT Kanpur campus residents to participate in the Sanskrit Reel/Shorts Competition.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: 20 August 2026 (Thursday), 11:59 PM IST

🏆 Prize Distribution & Showcase:
📅 25 August 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 RM 101, IIT Kanpur

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to submit your entry.

Let your creativity celebrate the timeless spirit of Sanskrit!

05/08/2026

🪔 Sanskrit Week Celebration 2026 🪔

Celebrating the timeless wisdom of Sanskrit, the language that has preserved India's rich intellectual and cultural heritage for centuries.

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring insightful discussions, engaging competitions, and a special address by Dr. Narayan Dutt Mishra, Chief Editor-cum-Anchor, Vaartaavali, DD News.

📅 25 August 2026 (Tuesday)
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 RM 101, IIT Kanpur

Organized by ŚIKṢĀ: Study Centre for Indian Knowledge System for Holistic Advancement in collaboration with the Centre for Sanskrit Studies, IIT Kanpur.

We warmly invite all students, faculty members, and staff to be a part of this celebration of India's timeless knowledge tradition.

सर्वेषां हार्दं स्वागतम्।

21/06/2026

योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्॥
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yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam
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Yoga is excellence in action. It is the art of performing duties with mindfulness, precision, and a balanced mind.
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अपने कार्यों को पूरी कुशलता, एकाग्रता और संतुलन के साथ करना ही वास्तव में योग है।
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Source: श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता २.५०

12/05/2026

Glimpses from the two-part storytelling session hosted by the Study Centre for Indian Knowledge System, IITK and led by Smt. Kavita Krishna Meegama, Director, University Relations, बृहत् - bṛhat - brhat

The sessions explored storytelling through an Indic lens, highlighting its role in imagination, transformation, and creative thinking rooted in dharma. Participants also engaged in reflective writing exercises inspired by IKS perspectives.

06/05/2026

27/04/2026

✨ Cultural Creative Writing: Storytelling for IKS

Join us for an insightful talk by Smt. Kavita Krishna Meegama, Director, University Relations (IKS), बृहत् - bṛhat - brhat — where she explores how storytelling has been at the heart of Indian Knowledge Systems, carrying wisdom, culture, and identity across generations.

🗓 Tuesday, 28 April 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 RM 301

🔗 https://iks.iitk.ac.in/

21/04/2026

On this auspicious Akṣaya Tritīyā, we joyfully mark three years of nurturing the inexhaustible flow of भारतीयज्ञान (Bhāratīya Jñāna). From vision to vibrant hub, we've bridged प्राचीनज्ञान (prācīnajñāna) with modern pursuits, preserving our heritage while empowering samagra vikāsa (holistic advancement).

Heartfelt wishes for an Akṣaya year ahead: May our सुकृतम् (sukṛtam) multiply eternally!

Preserving the Past | Empowering the Future
अक्षय | ज्ञान | समन्वय | समग्रविकास

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