Welcome to Department of Sanskrit
About
Department of Sanskrit is repository of invaluable knowledge of Ancient Indian Heritage and texts. Sanskrit texts, bridge the gap between the past and the future through the present. The department through its committed efforts achieved a pass percentage of 99% with highest mark of 99% by conducting Unit Tests, Quarterly Exams and Pre-final for the students. Besides academics the department also strives in conducting competitions in Quiz, Debates, Sloka Recitation and Sanskrit News reading by which subject confidence among students is promoted. Students are also encouraged to participate in Intercollegiate Competitions. Student’s class projects are also encouraged. Department is providing a library of 2500 Books. Students are motivated by means of CAMTASIA, and Power Point Presentations.
In our department, teaching is not only a profession but a passion. It has an outstanding academic track record of securing gold medals and university ranks from Osmania University. Each and every faculty member interacts well with students and motivates them to pursue higher education. Faculty members identify the learners’ needs through assessment tests and interaction. Steps are taken to explore the hidden talent and originality among students. The department encourages student projects, arranges guest lectures by eminent professors and scientists from national laboratories, and also organizes field trips on a regular basis.
B.Com. - CS & BA
BBA
B.Sc. -MGP,MGC,CNDBC,MZCA,MZC,BTBC, BTMC
Programs Offered
Objectives
- To guide and assist students in the pursuit of knowledge in various disciplines in Sanskrit Language and Literature.
- To awaken students to their rich cultural, moral, literary and scientific heritage and to spur them to make their own.
- To develop intellectual faculties of students by inculcating analytical abilities and capabilities for sound research.
Research & Projects
Faculty Presentation and Publication
I.Vani Gayatri Head department of Sanskrit presented paper on “ Aadhunikakaalee Brahmacharyaasramasya sthitihi” on 21.7.2023 at International Multilingual Conference,organized by St.Mary’s College,Usefguda,Hyderabad.
I.Vani Gayathri published paper on the topic Aadhunika kale brahmacharyasya aasrama stithihi” at National Journal of Hindi & Sanskrit Research online Peer, Reviewed Journal, Impact Factor: 7.2,ISSN NO : 2454-9177, Volume : 53. Issue : March- April 2024
Dr.P.Swapnapriya presented paper on the topic “Shakuntala Natake Bharathiya Samskruthi” on 8th Dec 2023 at Two Day International Conference,organized by Dept. of Sanskrit & Prakrith , Rajya lalitha kala Academy U.P, Dheendayal Upadyay Gorakhpur University,Gorakhpur. on 7th & 8 Dec 2023
Dr.P.Swapnapriya published Journal on the topic SHAKUNTALA NATAKE BHARATEEYA SAMSKRUTHI at National Journal of Hindi & Sanskrit Research online Peer, Reviewed Journal, Impact Factor: 7.2,ISSN NO : 2454-9177, Volume : 53. Issue : March- April 2024
Dr.P.Swapnapriya, Dept. Of Sanskrit Co –Author of The Mega Manuscript. published an article on 17th March 2025,on the topic “Karmanyeavadikareasthe Maa Phaleeshu Kadachana” in The Mega Manuscript - A Record Breaking Collective Efort. The Manuscript book got 3 Awards i.e World Wide Book of Records, World book of Records and Indian Book of Records. ISBN : 978-93-6288-715-3. pg.no (358-362) compiled by True Dreamster Press.
I.Vani Gayatri, Head Department of Sanskrt Presented Paper as Author & K.Pranavi II BSC BtMC Vaishnavi, II B.Com 9BA), Poojitha II B.Com BA presented as co-authors at Two Day International Conference organized by IQAC & Physical Sciencs, St.Pious x Degree & PG College for Women, Hyderabad, on the topic “Grammer meets Mechine : Panini’s Contributions to Computational Linguistics & NLP”.
FACULTY PROJECT
I.Vani Gayatri Head dept.of Sanskrit St.Pious X Degree &PG College for Women,Hyderabad. has completed research project on the topic “Mana Puranaalu –Vyakthitwa Vikasamu” for the academic year 2024- 2025.
I.Vani Gayatri Head dept.of Sanskrit St.Pious X Degree &PG College for Women,Hyderabad.has completed project on the topic “Mahaabhaaratha YudheeAstaadasaVyuuharachanaa Nirmanam” for the academic year 2022- 2023.
Dr.P.Swapnapriya, Faculty of Sanskrit St.Pious X Degree &PG College, has completed Research project to on the topic Bhagavadgeeta lo SamakalinaSavallakuParishkaralu. for the Academic Year 2024-2025.
STUDENT PROJECT
Advitiya student of III BSc MPCs submitted the project titled “Personality Development through” under the guidance of I.Vani Gayatri , Head dept. of Sanskrit ,St.Pious X Degree &PG College for Women,Hyderabad.
Events
Sanskrit Day Celebration:
The Department of Sanskrit has celebrated “Sanskrit Day” on 17.8.2024. Prof. S.Pardasaradhi , Department of Business Management, Dean in Reasearch, St Pious was invited as guest speaker. By celebrating Sanskrit Day, we aim to recognize the language's importance, promote its learning and appreciation, and preserve India's cultural heritage. Enhanced recognition of Sanskrit's importance in Indian heritage and culture. Sloka recitation & Essay Writing competitions were conducted. Students played skits, classical dances & Classical Singing.
Community Devlopment Porgramm:
The Sanskrit department implemented a Community Development Programme on 12 September 2024. To educate the community people & to give awareness about the Govt. Apps. Students performed classical dance, singing and staged a Mahabharata- on the theme “Dharma Sthapana” skit, to raise awareness on women's empowerment, promote the 112 Govt. Emergency App, and inspire community action to protect the girl child. 29 students participated enthusiastically in the programme.
Extension Activity:
The Department of Second Languages organized an Extension Programme on ‘ Empowerment Through Educatio” at Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Socity School & College, ( TGMREIS) on 24th February 2025. Shivani from III BBA & Vaishnavi Komal from II B.COM (BA) presented power point presentation on ‘Wellness Warriors - Menstrual health and hygiene’. Samsritha II B.COM BA& Varshini from II BSC MSDS on ‘Art of Communication - Good vs. Bad Communication’ & Saritha III BBA & Urjitha III B.COM CA on Environmental Explorers - - Green Initiative and Best Out of Waste .
Literary Activity:
Department of Sanskrit organized literary activity on 3.3.2025 on the topic ‘Ramayana, MahabharathetihasayohSreepatrah’. Students has presented their views in this Debate very enthusiastically on the given topic. Total 45 students participated in this activity. This activity is a valuable assessment tool that evaluates student’s ability to communicate complex ideas and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a topic. By presenting their ideas orally, students develop and showcase a range of skills.
Department of Sanskrit organized literary activity on 4.3.2025 on the topic ‘General knowledge in Mahabharatha and Bhagavatha story ’. Jayasree 3rdBBA student has conducted QUIZ competition to I B.A & BSC (MSCS,MSDS,CNDBC,MGP). Students were participated very enthusiastically on the given topic. Total 45 students participated in this activity. The QUIZ activity is a valuable assessment tool that evaluates student’s ability to communicate complex ideas and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a topic. By presenting their ideas orally, students develop and showcase a range of skills.
Department of Sanskrit organized literary activity on 4.3.2025 on the topic ‘ANCIENT POETS’. Students were participated very enthusiastically on the given topic Total 38 students were participated.TheJAM ( Just A Minute)activity is a valuable assessment tool that evaluates student’s ability to communicate complex ideas and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a topic. By presenting their ideas orally, students develop and showcase a range of skills.
Department of Sanskrit organized literary activityon 6th March 2025. on the topic“AadhunikakeeleeBhagavadgitayaahaPraamukyataa”
Priyamvada of I BSC MPCs 12122468001 ha given oral presentation she expressed her views on the given topic is The Gita's teachings on leadership, decision-making, and responsibility offer valuable insights for modern business and organizational settings.
Faculty as Resource:
Dr.P.Swapnapriya, Faculty of Sanskrit invited as resource person for Telugu Work Shop on 19 th December, 2024 organised by Department of Telugu, St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women, Hyderabad. & deliverd a lecture on TELUGU BHASHA PAI SAMSKRUTHA BHASHA MARIYU VYAKARANA PRABHAVAM.
Guest Lecture:
The Sanskrit department hosted a guest lecture on September 20th, 2024, featuring an expert speaker who shared insights and knowledge on Sanskrit language and literature with Mrs Pritha Ghosh from St. Pious X Degree & P.G College for Women.
Workshops Conducted:
A workshop on Bhaaratiiya Gnaana Samskruteehe Visistathaa (Specialties of Indian Knowledge in Sanskrit), “ Bhaarateeya Gnaana Samskrutehe Parichayam & Vignaana Saastra Bhaarateeyam”, Vigyana Shastra Bharathiyam, “ Bhaarateeya Nrutya Yaatraayaaha Prabhaavaha” Bhasha Soundaryam - Vikasitha Jeevanam, “Gitanusaaritham Sukhi Jeevitham” was held from December 16, 2024, to December 20, 2024.
FDP ATTENDED:
I.Vani Gayatri Head Dept. of Sanskrit participated in one week online National Level Faculty Development Programme on " An Introduction to sanskrit grammar and its utility for modern computation " organized by Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, GokulGlobal University,Siddhpur, Gujarat, in collaboration with Nucleus of Learning and Development from 14th to 19th July 2025.
I.Vani Gayatri Head Department of Sanskrit participated in 5 Day Online Faculty Development Programme on “ Innovative Research Methoddologies Shaping Scholarly Narratives,” organized by the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) India’s Premier Business School, Hyderabad & Faculty Development and Promotion of Research Committee of Villa Marie Degree College for Women, Hyderabad, held from 14th to 18th July 2025.
Dr.P.Swapnapriya attended 3Hrs Online workshop on “Basic and AdvancedArtificial Intelligence Tools for Educators” on 27 th July2024 organized byIGNITE Life Skills Academy in association with Sacred Heart College(Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi.
Vani Gayatri from the Sanskrit Department attended a one-week national-level Faculty Development Programme on Assimilation of Indian KnowledgeSystems with NEP-2020 organized by BVRIT from 30 th july to 4 th August 2024.
Vani Gayatri, Head of the Department of Sanskrit, attended the All-IndiaWomen Academicians Conference on Envisioning New Bharath at TagoreAuditorium, Osmania University on 21st September 2024.
Dr.P.Swapnapriya attended Online Nationwide Interactive Session,on the topic Halo&HornEffect: How Biases Can Silently Impact Our Classroom Teaching, Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Call in Association with Commerce and Business Administration, S.R.R Govt.Arts&Science College(A)Karimnagar.on 3rd Feb2025.
Dr.P.Swapnapriya attended, Online OneDay National Webinar on the topic BharathiyaGnanaPranalie, organised by Avinash College of Commerce,Himayatnagar,hyd collaboration with Global Sanskrit foram, TelanganaPranth, on 17th Feb2025.
Dr.P.Swapnapriya attended Online One-Week National Level Faculty Development Programme .on the topic Cinematic Wisdom: Exploring Indian knowledge System Through Indian Cinema. Organized by Faculty of Arts,Humanities and Social Sciences, Gokul Global University,Siddhpur,Gujaratin Collaboration with Nucles of Learning and Development. On 3rd to 8th March2025.
I.VaniGaythriattended Online One-Week National Level Faculty Development Programme .on the topic Cinematic Wisdom: Exploring Indian knowledge System Through Indian Cinema. Organized by Faculty of Arts,Humanities and Social Sciences, Gokul Global University,Siddhpur,Gujaratin Collaboration with Nucles of Learning and Development. On 3rd to 8th March2025.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION:
Ankitha, Samsritha, and Mamatha Seervi from NSS and Sanskrit participated in an awareness program on "Advancing Gender-Responsive Infrastructure in Public Transport" organized by L&T on 8 th October 2024.
Clubs
To avoid stage fear and to get more knowledge of Ramayana Department of Sanskrit organized activity on 29.7.2024 on the topic “ Aadhunika kale Raamayanasya AavasykataaKathaa”. In this activity Power point presentation given by Sharvani & Shraavani students of I B.Sc BTMC. They presented enthusiastically their views on the given topic. Target audience I B.Sc
Department of Sanskrit organized activity on 9.7.2024 on the topic “ RaamayanaKathaasaaram”. In this activity oral presentation given by students.
Department of Sanskrit organized club activity on 10.1.2025 on the topic “Tattoo Ideas ”. Through this activity oral presentation given by students of I BSC Shanthipriya, Harika,Harichandana, Taneesha,GurumahithaRajeshwari, Suneetha, Sony, Abhivarshini, Vandana, Pranathi, Usha, Chetanasingh, Pragnya, from B.A Vaishnavi, Sahithi& . Students presented enthusiastically their views on the given topic. Target audience I BSC & BA
Achievements
- I.Vani Gayathri HOD, Sanskrit, appreciated with Mementoo by Jupiter Education & Research Foundation for encouraging & guiding the students to participation and best presentation by the students of St.Pious X Degree & PG College for Women.
- Dr.P.Swapnapriya, Dept. Of Sanskrit Co –Author of The Mega Manuscript. published an article on 17th March 2025,on the topic कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन in The Mega Manuscript - A Record Breaking Collective Efort. The Manuscript book got 3 Awards i.e World Wide Book of Records, World book of Records and Indian Book of Records. ISBN : 978-93-6288-715-3. pg.no (358-362) compiled by True Dreamster Press.
- M. Priyamvada, a student of I BSc MPCs, participated and Bagged Rs. 1000/- cash prize in the Bhagavad Gita Competition organized by Jupiter Education & Research Center at G. Pulla Reddy High School, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad on 25th December 2024.
Faculty Achievements
Student Achievements
Labs and other facilities:
Faculty Members
HOD
M.A. Sanskrit & M.Com
vanigayathri[at]stpiouscollege.org
Other Faculty:
M.A. Sanskrit & Telugu(TPT), PGDCA, Ph.D (sanskrit)
swapnapriya[at]stpiouscollege.org