Mysore :

The country’s first Sanskrit newspaper Sudharma launched its website www.sudharmasanskritdaily.in to mark its 45th anniversary celebrations at a function held at Vidyashankara Kalyana Mantapa near Gun House here on Sunday.

The newspaper was conceived by K.N. Vardaraja Iyengar in 1970 with the objective of reviving the language by bringing current events to readers in Sanskrit. The daily is now being managed by his son K.V. Sampath Kumar, who doubles up as a reporter-cum-proof-reader and editor.

“The launch of the website marks a major milestone in the annals of our newspaper, which has a print subscription of 3,000 copies, but over 1,00,000 people access the e-paper from all over the world,” said Sampath Kumar and added the e-paper could now be accessed through its website.

Renowned Sanskrit scholar Bannanje Govindacharya, who was the chief guest, launched the website. Prof. Bhashyam Swamiji, Principal, Maharaja’s Sanskrit College, was present.

On the occasion, a set of books in Sanskrit were also released.

Vid. H.M. Shingappa, retired professor of Maharaja’s Sanskrit College and Vid. Seshadri of Sri Lakshmivenkataramanaswamy temple were felicitated.

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