Award recognizes excellence in preserving and teaching India’s Vedic traditions
PUNE: The prestigious Bharatatma Ved Puraskar will be presented on November 17 at the Dadasaheb Darode Auditorium, Agarkar Road, near BMCC, Shivajinagar in Pune, on the occasion of the death anniversary of Late Shri Ashokji Singhal Ji. The ceremony will take place in the presence of Param Pujya Swami Shri Govinddev Giriji Maharaj, and the awards will be conferred by Param Pujya Acharyaji Shri Pradyumnaji Maharaj.
Established in memory of Late Shri Ashokji Singhal Ji, the Bharatatma Ved Puraskar recognizes contributions to Vedic education and scholarship.
Shri Singhal, a visionary leader and a founding member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), played a pivotal role in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement and served as the International President of the VHP for over two decades. A devoted follower of India’s ancient wisdom, he was deeply committed to the revival and propagation of the Vedic knowledge tradition and the Gurukul education system. Throughout his life, Shri Singhal made invaluable contributions to preserving and promoting the study and practice of the Vedas.
Now in its ninth edition, the Bharatatma Ved Puraskar has been presented annually for the past eight years. The awards recognize exceptional contributions across three categories:
- Outstanding Vedic Student – ₹3 lakh cash prize
- Ideal Vedic Teacher – ₹5 lakh cash prize
- Excellent Vedic Institution – ₹7 lakh cash prize
Each recipient will also receive a certificate and a commemorative memento.
The ceremony will also include the presentation of the Veda Arpita Jeevan Samman, or Lifetime Vedic Dedication Award. This honour is given to scholars aged 65 or above who have devoted their lives to the study, teaching, and practice of Vedic knowledge. The award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh and a certificate of recognition.
The winners of the Bharatatma Ved Puraskar 2025 will be announced during the ceremony.