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Dr. Srikanta Parida

Assistant Professor, Department of Languages (Sanskrit), Amrita School of Arts, Humanities & Commerce, Mysuru

Qualification: MA, MPhil, Ph.D
srikantaparida@my.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Sanskrit Literature, Manuscriptology, Paleography, Indian Philosophy, Vedic Studies, Lexicography, Cultural Studies, Yoga and Meditation Studies.

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Dr. Srikanta Parida is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages at Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus. He received his Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Pondicherry University. His academic specialization includes Sanskrit literature, manuscriptology and paleography, Indian philosophy, and Indian Knowledge Systems.

Dr. Parida’s research focuses on the study, preservation, and critical editing of Sanskrit manuscripts, along with interdisciplinary research on traditional Indian knowledge systems and their relevance to contemporary society. He has published more than 100 research papers in Scopus indexed, UGC CARE listed, and peer reviewed journals.
He has coordinated several national and international conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs on Sanskrit studies, Vedic traditions, and Indian philosophical thought. His work also involves the study of ancient scripts and manuscript traditions, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of India’s intellectual heritage.

Teaching Area

  • Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
  • Sanskrit Language and Literature
  • Indian Philosophy
  • Cultural Education
  • Yoga and Meditation

Media / Portfolio

Academic publications, research presentations, conference organization, and cultural research activities related to Indian knowledge systems and Sanskrit traditions.

Research Impact Metrics

Total Research Publications: 103+. Publications include Scopus indexed and UGC CARE listed journals.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Cooperative Salons: A Model for Socio-Economic Development of the Informal Hairdressers Community in India

Cite this Research Publication : Gururaja B L, Srikanta Parida, Cooperative Salons: A Model for Socio-Economic Development of the Informal Hairdressers Community in India, Journal of Economic Issues, Informa UK Limited, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1080/00213624.2025.2575152

Publisher : Informa UK Limited

Year : 2022

Importance of Ayurveda in modern life – An appraisa

Cite this Research Publication : Importance of Ayurveda in modern life – An appraisal, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Exploring the Kodava Tribe

Cite this Research Publication : Exploring the Kodava Tribe, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Enlightenment on the history of faith and faith on God

Cite this Research Publication : Enlightenment on the history of faith and faith on God, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Decoding of major events of the Ramayana through logic

Cite this Research Publication : Decoding of major events of the Ramayana through logic, ,Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

The Guru-Shishya relationship in modern era – An analysis

Cite this Research Publication : The Guru-Shishya relationship in modern era - An analysis, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

The impact of agriculture on Indian culture- ancient, medieval and modern India

Cite this Research Publication : The impact of agriculture on Indian culture- ancient, medieval and modern India, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

The tribal way of life

Cite this Research Publication : The tribal way of life, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Dashavatara of lord Vishnu – Highlight from Purana

Cite this Research Publication : Dashavatara of lord Vishnu – Highlight from Purana, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Year : 2022

Cultural diversity affecting modern medicine arena

Cite this Research Publication : Cultural diversity affecting modern medicine arena, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Classical dance forms of India – An analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Classical dance forms of India - An analysis, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Business practices and Economic activities in ancient India A study through the Lence of Literature

Cite this Research Publication : Business practices & Economic activities in ancient India: A study through the lens of literature, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Buddhism – A brief study

Cite this Research Publication : Buddhism - A brief study, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Brahmin Practices and their way of life – Then and now

Cite this Research Publication : Brahmin Practices and their way of life – then and now, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Year : 2022

Visual arts and Indian culture an analysis on how religion influenced Indian art

Cite this Research Publication : Visual arts and Indian culture an analysis on how religion influenced Indian art, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Bhagavad Gita -An alley which enlivens an individual’s entity

Cite this Research Publication : Bhagavad Gita: An alley which enlivens an individual’s entity, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Bhagavad Gita – A scientific approach and its influence

Cite this Research Publication : Bhagavad Gita – A scientific approach and its influence, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

Avatar of Lord Vishnu in the form Lord Rama – Through the lens of Ramayana

Cite this Research Publication : Avatar of Lord Vishnu in the form Lord Rama – Through the lens of Ramayana, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

An Overview of Kautilya’s Arthashastra

Cite this Research Publication : An overview of Kautilya’s Arthashastra, principles, and strategies and its relevance in modern India, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, ( UGC CARE) 2022

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Year : 2022

An analysis of Bharatanatyam

Cite this Research Publication : An analysis of Bharatanatyam, Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Year : 2022

A transition from the Ancient Education System to the present modern approach

Cite this Research Publication : A transition from the Ancient Education System to the present modern approach – the better of the Ancient Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, (UGC CARE) 2022

Year : 2022

A glimpse into the heritage architecture of Kerala temples and spirituality

Cite this Research Publication : Parida, Dr. Srikanta. “A Glimpse into the Heritage Architecture of Kerala Temples and Spirituality.” Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy, 2022.

Publisher : Journal of Veda Samskrita Academy

Projects & Research Work
  1. International Virtual Workshop on the Ideology Inherent in the Tradition of Vedic Recitation and Practices funded by South Zone Cultural Centre (SZCC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India (₹5,61,000) – Principal Investigator – Completed. 
  2. Editing and Publishing of Dharmasanchara Manuscript funded by Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi – Co Principal Investigator – Ongoing.
Courses Handled
  • Sanskrit Language
  • Indian Philosophy
  • Cultural Education
  • Yoga and Meditation
  • Indian Knowledge Systems, and related interdisciplinary courses for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Awards & Recognitions
  • Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award (AIRA 2024 and AIRA 2025), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. 
  • Gold Medal in M.A. Sanskrit from Pondicherry University.
Memberships

Professional Memberships

  1. Life Member, All India Oriental Conference, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune. 
  2. Life Member, Viswabharti National Research Journal (Pondicherry University). 
  3. Life Member, Yogantar International Journal (New Delhi)

Academic / Administrative Roles

  • Member, Board of Studies, Department of Languages, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2022 – Present). 
  • Coordinator for various academic workshops, conferences, and institutional academic initiatives.
Workshops / FDP / Training Conducted

Coordinator for several academic programs including: 

  • Three Day International Workshop on Vedic Recitation and Practices (2021). 
  • Six Day National Faculty Development Program “Manah Prabodhanam: Empowering Teaching Professionals” (2021). 
  • International Conference on Indian Ideologies and Traditional Practices (2022)
Invited Talks / Resource Person

Served as resource person and coordinator in national and international academic workshops, conferences, and faculty development programs related to Sanskrit studies, Indian philosophy, and cultural traditions.

Student Guidance / Mentorship

Guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students in academic projects related to Sanskrit studies, Indian philosophy, and cultural studies. Mentoring student research activities and interdisciplinary projects.

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor, Department of Languages, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus (July 2019 – Present). Total teaching experience: 6+ years.

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