Vedic Education and Ancient Indian Astronomy

Sreekrishnapuram V.T. Bhattathiripad College has approved the UGC STRIDE Component 1 project on the topic "Vedic Education System in Kerala: A Comprehensive, Scientific, and Interdisciplinary Analysis" for the period 2020-2023. As part of this initiative, selected conference papers are set to be published.

The book comprises 14 research papers on India's educational system, which has a long and rich history. The first part focuses on the history of the Vedic education system in Kerala, emphasizing the integration of oral tradition. The second part explores Kerala's profound and significant contributions to Mathematics and Astronomy. This book presents a research-oriented analysis of an area that has not been thoroughly studied by scholars.

About the Author's:

DR. PARVATHY K.P. is the Head of the Department of Sanskrit Sahitya at V.T.B. College, Palakkad, affiliated with Calicut University since 2012. She holds a Ph.D. in Vedic Etymology and Semantics. Dr. Parvathy coordinated the project "Vedic Education System in Kerala" and has extensively studied traditional Vedic chanting. She has also organized various seminars, including the 2021 International Conference on Ancient Indian Astronomy and Mathematics.

SATHYABHAMA N. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at V.T.B. College. She joined the college on 12th January 2015 and holds an M.Ed. from Calicut University. Sathyabhama was an active member of the project and coordinated the National Seminar on Vedic Literature and the Education System. Her dedication to education and active involvement in major projects reflect her strong commitment to the field of History.