Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Vedic Scholars Play Cricket in Varanasi
Imagine a group of students who study ancient Indian texts and traditions.
They usually wear traditional clothes like dhotis and kurtas and have special marks on their foreheads.
These students decided to play a game of cricket, which is a very popular sport in India.
They organized a special cricket tournament where the commentary was done in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language.
This event was held in the city of Varanasi and was a way to celebrate their school's foundation day.
It was a unique way to mix old traditions with a modern sport, and everyone had a lot of fun.
Vedic scholars from Varanasi Sanskrit colleges participated in a one-day cricket tournament.
The event featured live commentary in Sanskrit, blending ancient tradition with modern sport.
Four Sanskrit institutions in Varanasi took part in the tournament.
The tournament was organized to mark the 82nd Foundation Day of Shastrarth Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya.
Ganesh Dutt Shastri, former principal and President’s Award recipient, inaugurated the event.
- Who
- Vedic scholars and students from four Sanskrit institutions in Varanasi
- What
- A one-day cricket tournament with live commentary in Sanskrit
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jai Narayan Inter College, Ramapura, Varanasi
- Why
- To blend ancient Indian tradition with modern sport and celebrate the 82nd Foundation Day of Shastrarth Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
- Location
- Varanasi, India
- Organizer
- Shastrarth Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya
- Participants
- Four Sanskrit institutions
- Event Type
- One-day cricket tournament
- Special Feature
- Live commentary in Sanskrit
- Inaugurator
- Ganesh Dutt Shastri
- Occasion
- 82nd Foundation Day of Shastrarth Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya