Archive · 19 May 2025
Canadian Scholars Study Rare Manuscripts at India's Oriental Institute
Two researchers from Canada have come to India to study old, special writings called manuscripts.
They are visiting the Oriental Institute.
One scholar, Chris, is looking at stories about a god named Krishna and his city.
He wants to know how Krishna's role as a ruler changed the way people worshiped and how cities were built.
The other scholar, Joseph, is studying how old writings describe places in different regions.
He will also be studying the temple of Lord Brahma in Pushkar.
They hope to learn more about the importance of these stories and how to keep them safe.
Two Canadian scholars are studying rare manuscripts at MSU Oriental Institute in Vadodara.
Chris Schmitz researches the Harivamsa and Krishna's role in Dwarka.
Schmitz investigates how Krishna's rule shapes Hindu devotion and urban geography.
Joseph Duffy focuses on descriptions in the Brahmapurana and Sarasvatipurana.
Duffy will also study the sacred place of Pushkar and manuscript conservation.
- Who
- Chris Schmitz and Joseph Duffy
- What
- Studying rare manuscripts
- When
- Five weeks
- Where
- MSU Oriental Institute, Vadodara, India
- Why
- To study rare manuscripts and their significance.
- Scholars
- Chris Schmitz, Joseph Duffy
- Affiliation
- University of Calgary, Canada
- Institute
- MSU Oriental Institute, Vadodara
- Fellowship
- Indo-Canadian Shastri Fellowship
- Duration
- Five weeks
- Focus of Schmitz
- Harivamsa, Dwarka, Krishna's rule
- Focus of Duffy
- Brahmapurana, Sarasvatipurana, Pushkar