Sri Somnath Sanskrit University holds 15th graduation ceremony, Governor stresses on importance of Sanskrit In the 15th graduation ceremony of Sri Somnath Sanskrit University, degrees were conferred on Sanskrit literature, Veda-Vedang, grammar, philosophy, Purana, and modern science by Chancellor and Governor Sri Acharya Devvratji. In his address, the Governor stressed on the role of Sanskrit in Indian culture, as it instills socially orderly virtues and creates an environment of peace and harmony. The Governor called for Sanskrit to be restored as a vernacular language, as it has the potential to spread rapidly around the world and benefit India. Education Minister Shri Prafullabhai Pansheria also attended the ceremony virtually and emphasized that the efforts to spread the language and knowledge of Sanskrit on a wide scale are started by the Sanskrit universities.
The ceremony saw a total of 785 degree certificates being awarded, including 18 gold medals and four silver medals, with a total of 22 medals being awarded to students. Sri Gopalkrishna Trust, Junagadh, and the MoU between the University and the Sanskrit scholar Dr. Ram Kishore Kedar Prasad Tripathi were conferred with the Shrimati Saraswati Ben Jayanthilal Bhatta Sanskrit Vidwan-2023 Award. The Vice Chancellor of Delhi Central Sanskrit University Prof. Srinivasawarkhedi and other distinguished guests were also present at the ceremony. The event was a wonderful synthesis of culture and science, celebrating the rich history and modern importance of the Sanskrit language.
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