Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Sanskrit College Tungesh


Shri Vashistha Vidya Peeth in Tungesh (Cheog) District Shimla located at a distance of about 30 kms from Shimla was established with the blessings Shri Avinashwaranand Ji Maharaj in the year 1972 which is existing at its present location on the persistent appearls of His dedicated disciples, Swamiji laid the foundation of Maa Durga Temple which is a pilgrim spots for the devotees from all over Himachal. The peculiar thing and specially of this “Durga Temple” is that to depict and give recognition to other religions and supremacy of Human religion, the pictures and statues of prominent cults and contemporary reforms have been established in the temple.


The main objective to establish “Vidya Peeth”at Tungesh was to continue the Gurukul tradition and impart knowledge and dissemination of Sanskrit language , inculcate importance of moral values and over all development of the Students and to build strong character national patriotism love for the motherland the statudents a good humanbieng of the country and with high moral characters in walks of life and to prepare them for living a Vedic life as preached by our religious books and Hindu mythology.

Since its establishment in 1972 the Vidya Peeth has made remarkable achievements in the field of Sanskrit language, Philosophy and Vedic and Research Scholars. Its curriculum and way of teaching has the recognition of University of Himachal Pradesh. The Vidyapeeth has more 250 students passing each year in Pak Shastri 2 years and Degree in Shastri of 3 years duration.

The Vidyapeeth has well stocked library of literary books on all types of religious and spiritual topics. It is also has residential block for students who come for far of places for Sanskrit Education.

The Vidya Peeth was also till recently getting financial aid from Govt.of the day, apart from a few philanthropic business houses. This has helped in meeting the financial requirements to run this ancient Vidya Peeth.

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