Shastri (Paurohitya Stream)

About This Course

This 4-year (8-semester) Shastri program in the Paurohitya stream provides detailed and authentic training in Vedic ritual, samskara procedures, worship methods, yajna science and priestly practice. It is affiliated to Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. Graduates can work as priests, ritual specialists or temple priests.

Curriculum Highlights

SHP01 – Theoretical Foundation of Vedic Karmakanda
Principles of the sixteen samskaras and Vedic ritual.

SHP02 – Worship Methods and Yajna Science
Worship procedures for different deities and the process of performing yajna.

SHP03 – Sanskrit Mantra Recitation and Purity of Pronunciation
Training in correct pronunciation and svara of Vedic mantras.

SHP04 – The Sixteen Samskaras: Procedure and Performance
Ritual procedure of the samskaras from birth to last rites.

SHP05 – Priestly Profession and Practical Application
Training and practice in conducting real rituals.

(Detailed semester-wise syllabus is as per the syllabus booklet prescribed by Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi.)

What You'll Achieve

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

✅ Gain proper knowledge of Vedic ritual and samskaras
✅ Possess authentic knowledge of worship methods and yajna science
✅ Correctly pronounce and recite Vedic mantras
✅ Work professionally as a priest or ritual specialist