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Shilpa Acharya
Lecturer, Life Coach, Yoga Expert, Yoga Therapist
The Saptanga Yoga Institute and Acharya Yoga Therapy Centre
K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies
Bharatiya Sanskriti Peetham
Explore India’s living traditions through original texts, rigorous study, experiential learning and meaningful dialogue, integrating the study of religion, culture and philosophy through an interdisciplinary approach that spans undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and community-focused programmes.
Hindu Studies
Explore Hindu thought, texts, traditions and practices across their rich and diverse intellectual landscape.
Buddhist Studies & Pali
Study Buddhist teachings and Pali texts with a focus on tradition and contemplative understanding.
Jainism & Prakrit
Explore Jain philosophy and literature through the language and textual heritage of Prakrit.
Yogashastra & Meditation
Experience Yoga through asana, philosophy, meditation and the deeper traditions of yogic knowledge.
Sanskrit
Discover Sanskrit and the vast body of knowledge, literature and thought preserved through it.
Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology
From the Indus Valley to the classical age, explore India’s past through excavation, inscriptions and art.
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Our Guiding Lights
It takes extraordinary minds to create an exceptional institution.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Spiritual Leader
Inaugurated the KJSIDS Centre for Buddhist Studies.
Shri Mahaprajna
1920 – 2010 · 10th Head of Jainism
Established the KJSIDS Centre for Studies in Jainism and Prakrit — inaugurated on 21 April 2003.
Dr. Rudraksha Sakrikar
Faculty, KJSIDS Centre for Studies in Sanskrit
Recipient of six gold medals for excellence in Sanskrit from the Banaras Hindu University.
Indian foundation. World class education.
Explore & Learn
Academics
Bachelor's Degrees
2 programs offered
Master's Degrees
8 programs offered
Doctoral Programmes
7 programs offered
Ph.D (Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology)
Ph.D (Buddhist Studies)
Ph.D (Hindu Studies)
Ph.D (Jainology)
Ph.D (Pali)
Ph.D (Sanskrit)
Ph.D (Yogashastra)
Diplomas & Certificates
3 programs offered
Diploma in Applied Yoga for Sports-persons
Diploma in Indian Wisdom Traditions
Diploma in Samkhya-Yoga Systems of Indian Philosophy
“We equip students with methodological tools to understand how religious beliefs influence ethics, art and literature, and define identities, in the historical as well as the present context.”
80+
Years in higher education
30K+
Books in our library
1st
Private University of Mumbai – UGC-Approved
- A Grade NAAC Accredited
- Indian Knowledge Centre at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, by the Ministry of India.
- Dalai Lama Chair in Nalanda Studies instituted through the Foundation for Universal Responsibility.
- Collaboration with Navarra University for the appointment of Adjunct Faculty.
An active forum of interfaith dialogue brings together practitioners of diverse traditions and community outreach adds an important dimension to the academic curriculum.
Interfaith Dialogue
Engage with practitioners and scholars from diverse traditions in a spirit of inquiry and dialogue.
Field & Site Learning
Study India's history, culture and archaeology both in class and through on-site learning.
Community Outreach
Extend learning into communities through outreach projects, workshops and public engagement.
Success Stories
Placements & Internships
Tushar Kadam
Education Assistant
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Arya Kulkarni (AIHCA)
Intern
Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Maharashtra
Asha Mukesh Uke
Lecturer (Pali)
Siddharth Jr College, Mumbai
Sudhamshu Hattangadi
Assistant
Siddharth Das Studio Museum
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life @ Dharma Studies
