About Us

Introduction

Introduction

The Nepal Sanskrit University-Institute of Sthapatya is committed to promoting quality research and liberal education. Our programs are designed to foster student-centered learning, interactive participation, and international exposure. We encourage our students to participate in various international mooting programs and exchange programs, and our faculty regularly hosts distinguished scholars and academic conferences from around the world.

Sthapatyashastra, as described by Maharishi, is the science of establishing. It is the most ancient and complete system of architecture and city planning in accordance with natural law, taking into account the influences of the planets, the North and South poles, and the equator. Nepal is renowned for its unique architecture, which ranges from the flat-roofed houses of the western Himalayas to the sloped roof architecture of the Kathmandu valley, blending bricks and timber. However, modern architecture in Nepal often fails to reflect the country's rich heritage and identity.

The Nepal Sanskrit University, as a fountain of traditional knowledge and skills, has embarked on a plan to offer an architecture course with a focus on Vedic architecture and planning. The goal is not to reject western architecture, but to look back to the past and find ways to incorporate timeless characteristics into contemporary architecture. The objective is to infuse the spirit of the place, a genius loci, into the planning of cities and the design of buildings in the present.

The Institute of Sthapatya at Nepal Sanskrit University works closely with engineering norms and the profession. By studying Sthapatya, students will gain an understanding of Nepal's ancient architecture and be able to create architecture that reflects the traditional attributes of Nepal. They will also be able to plan cities that are rooted in the tradition and culture of the country. By offering this course, Nepal Sanskrit University aims to preserve the technical knowledge of Nepal's ancient architecture for future generations, attract more cultural and educational tourism, and financially strengthen and sustain the university through technical education.

Objectices

  1. To provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles of Vastu and traditional architecture and planning in Nepal.
  2. To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of architecture and design.
  3. To promote the preservation and promotion of Nepal's traditional architecture and planning heritage.
  4. To encourage students to think critically and creatively about the built environment and to apply the principles of Vastu to real-world projects.
  5. To provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through internships and other practical learning opportunities.
  6. To foster an environment of student-centered learning, interactive participation, and international exposure.
  7. To promote research and scholarship in the field of traditional architecture and planning in Nepal.
  8. To establish partnerships with leading architecture and design firms to provide students with additional learning opportunities.
  9. To support the professional development of students and graduates by providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to succeed in the field of architecture and design.
  10. To contribute to the community through the work of students and graduates and to promote sustainable and responsible design practices.

Vision

The Institute of Sthapatya will be recognized as a premier institution for ancient science-based technical education.

Short Term Goals

  1. To establish a robust curriculum for the Bachelor in Architecture program with a specialization in Vastu, which includes both theoretical and practical components.
  2. To recruit highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of architecture and Vastu.
  3. To develop partnerships with leading architecture and design firms to provide students with hands-on experience and internships opportunities.
  4. To organize workshops, lectures, and field trips to provide students with additional learning opportunities.
  5. To promote student participation in international mooting programs and exchange programs.
  6. To establish a research center for the study of traditional architecture and planning in Nepal.
  7. To provide students with the opportunity to work on real-world projects and to contribute to the community through their work.
  8. To foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity among students, faculty, and staff.
  9. To promote the Institute of Sthapatya as a leading institution in the field of ancient science-based technical education.
  10. To support the professional development of students and graduates by providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to succeed in the field of architecture and design.

SCOPE

The scope of Institute of Sthapatya covers a wide range of areas related to the study of ancient science-based technical subjects, with a focus on Sthapatyashastra and its principles of natural law-based architecture and city planning. The Institute's scope includes:

Education: Providing students with a comprehensive education in the principles of Vastu and traditional architecture and planning in Nepal through a Bachelor in Architecture program with a specialization in Vastu.

Research: Promoting research and scholarship in the field of traditional architecture and planning in Nepal through a dedicated research center.

Professional Development: Supporting the professional development of students and graduates by providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to succeed in the field of architecture and design.

Community Engagement: : Contributing to the community through the work of students and graduates and promoting sustainable and responsible design practices.

International Exposure: : Encouraging students to participate in international mooting programs and exchange programs to gain global perspective and exposure.

Industry partnership: Developing partnerships with leading architecture and design firms to provide students with hands-on experience and internships opportunities.

Cultural Preservation: Promoting the preservation and promotion of Nepal's traditional architecture and planning heritage through education, research, and community engagement.

Innovation: Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity among students, faculty, and staff.

Technical Education: To transformation of the technical knowledge of Nepal's ancient architecture (made in different periods) to the present and future generations.

Cultural and Educational Tourism: To increase attraction in cultural and educational tourism in the country through the knowledge and technology related to the ancient architecture of Nepal, which has a unique and separate identity in the world.