Monday, June 20, 2011

Fazilka Sanskrit College facing death



Rare books in Sanatam Dharam Sanskrit College of Fazilka.
by Punjabnews4u 
FAZILKA, JUNE 20 
 Fazilka has one of the oldest Sanskrit Colleges in the region. Nearly 100-year- old college has witnessed the rise and fall of Fazilka. 
Without any Government support, the Sanatam Dharam Sanskrit College is being run by few lovers of the city from their own pocket. They  are contributing to save it, especially the Pediwal family and Shri Sadhu Ram ji Shashtri.
The college provides free education, free food and free hostel facilities.The college which gave identity to this city being recognized by many includes Mahatma Gandhi.
At present, due to neglect by the various governments, it is on the verge of distinction. Affiliated to Punjab University and the college which has given best Sanskrit scholars to the country is left with only 21 students as of now.
 Rigved, Samved, Athurver and Yajurveda adorn the library of Sanskrit College.
 Captain M.S. Bedi (Bunty Bedi)  has given some immediate help to the students living in the hostel. There is an immediate need to  save this culturally rich marvel of Fazilka.

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