About This Program
An 8-semester traditional Sanskrit degree program in the Paurohitya (Priestly Studies) stream, offered on-campus at Goswami Dukhi Baba Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. Students undertake structured training in Vedic ritual procedure, the Shodasha Sanskar (sixteen sacraments), and the practical conduct of ceremonies — preparing graduates for professional purohit practice.
Syllabus / Subjects
1. Karmakanda — Vedic Ritual Procedure
2. Shodasha Sanskar (The Sixteen Sacraments)
3. Puja Vidhi & Havan Paddhati
4. Vedic Mantra Path — Rigveda, Yajurveda & Samaveda Fundamentals
5. Jyotish Shastra — Fundamentals (Muhurta, Panchang)
6. Griha Pravesh, Vivah & Shraddha Karmakand
7. Sanskrit Vyakaran (Foundational Grammar)
8. Practical Training — Conducting Ceremonies & Rituals
9. Vastu evam Dharmik Anushthan
10. Purohit Vyavahar evam Yajaman Sambandh (Professional Ethics & Client Relations)
Learning Outcomes
- Perform Vedic Karmakanda procedures correctly
- Conduct the Shodasha Sanskar (sixteen sacraments) as per tradition
- Perform Puja Vidhi and Havan Paddhati independently
- Recite foundational Vedic mantras from Rigveda, Yajurveda and Samaveda
- Apply basic Jyotish principles (Muhurta, Panchang) to ceremony planning
- Conduct Griha Pravesh, Vivah and Shraddha rituals professionally
- Maintain professional ethics and client relationships as a practicing Purohit
Class Schedule
On-Campus Classes: Mon–Sat, as per Mahavidyalaya academic calendar, at Goswami Dukhi Baba Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. Practical ceremony training included.
Instructor
Anamika Goswami
3+ years
Principal, Goswami Dukhi Baba Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Shastri & Sahityacharya
Shatrunjay Pratap Goswami
2 years
Shastri & Sahityacharya
Santosh Mishra
10 Years Teaching
Shastri & Sahityacharya
Ashish Goswami
3+ years
Shastri & Sahityacharya
Frequently Asked Questions
Certification
Shastri (Paurohitya) is a 4-year (8-semester) degree program affiliated with Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi, and conducted on-campus at Goswami Dukhi Baba Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. Graduates receive the Shastri (Paurohitya) degree, awarded by Sampurnanand Sanskrit University upon successful completion of all 8 semesters and university examinations.