BIO-DATA

Name : PROF. VINAY KUMAR PANDEY

(President Awardee)

Date of Birth : 20th November, 1979.

Competency : Acharya (PG) in Gnit Jyotish + Ph.D.
Designation : Professor & Head of Department of Jyotish,
Faculty of S.V.D.V., B. H. U. Varanasi-221005 (U.P.).
Father's Name : Shri Ramdev Pandey
Mother's Name : Late Aarti Devi
Address : Flat No.- 204, Akashganga Complex,
Newada, DLW, Varanasi-221004 (U.P.)
Mobile No.- 09452197407, 09452789230.

Languages Known : Sanskrit, Hindi and English

Fields of Specialization : Jyotish, Vastu, Karmakanda & Veda
Subjects of Interest : Indian Traditional Subjects, Teaching, Research & Practical

TEACHING/ RESEARCH /EDITING EXPERIENCE:-

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Sept 2001 to : Teaching experience during Ph.D. in Department of Jyotish, Banaras
April 2005 Hindu University, Varanasi for U.G. level students.
20.06.2005 to : As a Lecturer in Department of Jyotish, Rastriya Sanskrit Sansthan
10.11.2006 (Deemed University), Bhopal Campus, Bhopal, M.P.
12.11.2006 to : As an Assistant Professor in Department of Jyotish, Faculty of S.V.D.V.,
02.12.2013 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.).
03.12.2013 to : As an Associate Professor in Department of Jyotish, Faculty of S.V.D.V.,
02.12.2016 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.).
03.12.2016 to As a Professor in Department of Jyotish, Faculty of S.V.D.V., Banaras
Continue Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.).
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE/GUIDANCE:
1. Chakravarti (Ph.D.) : Hindu University, Varanasi, Sept. 2001 to June 2005 (U.P.)
Title of Thesis : "The Contribution of Sawai Jai Singh in Jyotish"
Supervisors : Prof. Ramchandra Pandey & Dr. Sriniwas Tiwari
2. As a Supervisor : Total 11 students (05 awarded, 0 Submitted & 06 working)

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
1. Student Advisor, Faculty of S.V.D.V., BHU, Varanasi – Jan. 2011 to Dec. 2011.
2. Proctor, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. January 2012 to September 2017.
3. Administrative Warden, Ruiya Hostel (S.B.), BHU, Varanasi – 12 Feb. 2014 to 14 Jan. 2016.
4. Head of department, Deptt. of Jyotish, Faculty of SVDV, BHU, Varanasi-5.
MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECTS: (Funded by UGC)
1. 'Asthma Rog ka Jyotishshastriya Nidan evam Upachar' – Principal Investigator
2. 'Sukshma Suryasiddhantiya Panchanga Nirman Paddhati' – Co-Principal Investigator
3. 'Hridaya Rog ka Jyotishshastriya Nidan evam Upachar' – Co-Principal Investigator
PUBLICATIONS:
A. BOOKS: 07 (Published- 06 & Under publication- 01)
1. "Jyotish-Siddhanta-Manjusha", Publisher-Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi,
2013
2. "Sawai-Jay-Singhsya Jyotisheavadanam", Publisher & Financial supporter- Rashtriya
Sanskrit Sansthan (DU), New Delhi, 2013.
3. "Varshphal Vichar", 05 Unites of 1 st paper, part 02, B.A 3 rd year, Uttrakhand Open
University, Hldwani, Uttranchal-. 2013.
4. "Bhartiya kundali Vigyan", 01 Unit of part 01, Chapter 05, Rashtriy Sanskrit Sansthan,
New Delhi, 2014.
5. "Brihatparasharhorashastram", 02 Unit of part 02, Chapter 23&24, Rashtriy Sanskrit
Sansthan, New Delhi, 2014.
6. "Bhartiya Jyotish ka Parichaya evm Itihas", 05 Unites of part 04, M.A 1 st year, Uttrakhand
Open University, Hldwani, Uttranchal.2018.
7. "Jyotisha-shabdakosha", Pub.- Chaukhamba Surbharati Prakashan, Varanasi (Under-Pub.)
B. PUBLISHED ARTICLES/RESEARCH PAPERS : 29
EDITING WORKS: Magazine- 15 Issues
1. Co-Editor in conference proceeding named "Smarika", Akhil Bharatiya Jyotish Sammelan,
Deptt. of Jyotish, BHU, Varanasi, Total 04 Volume Year- 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
2. Assistant Editor in half-yearly Research magazine named "Naisargiki", Naisargik Sodha
Sanstha, Varanasi, Year- 2011 to continue (Issue- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-8, 9-10, 11, 12).
3. Assistant Editor in "Shri-Hrishikesh-Panchagam", Bhadaini, Varanasi, Year-2001 to 2005.
4. Chief Editor in "Humanities & Social Science Review", bi-anual, An International peer
reviewed refereed journal, Varanasi-5, Year- 2014 to continue (Vol- 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6,7).
SESSION PRESIDENT / INVITE LECTURE / RADIO TEACHING PROGRAMME: 27
PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS: Total 54 Research Papers
A. INTERNATIONAL: 14 Research Papers
B. NATIONAL: 40 Research Papers

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MEMBERSHIP:
1. Sangathan Mantri, Kashi-Vidwat-Parishad, Varanasi, U.P. Since 28 Nov 2017.
2. Member, Naisargik Shidh Sanstha, 38- Manas Nagar, Vranasi-5. Since 2006.
MEDALS:
1. BHU Gold Medal in Shastri (Hons), B.H.U, 1999.
2. Griffith Ramayan Gold Medal, Shastri (Hons), B.H.U, 1999.
3. BHU Gold Medal in Acharya, B.H.U. 2001.
4. Rajkishor Kapoor Silver Medal in Acharya, B.H.U. 2001.
HONOURS:
1. "Kashi Vidwatbhushan Samman", Kashi Vidwat Parishad, Varanasi evam BAPS
Swaminarayan Sanstha, Akshardham, New Delhi. 28 June 2019.
2. "Vibhuti Samman", Honoured by Dharm Sansad Samvat-2075, Chanakya Vidyapati
Society, Mzaffarpur, Bihar.25.12.2018.
3. "Pryagraj Gourav Samman"-2018, Honoured by Jyotish Karmakand evam Adhyatm
Sodha Sansthan, Prayag.
4. "Shikshak shree-2017, Tulnatmak Darshan Vibhag, S.S.V.V Varanasi & Swadeshi
Jagran Manch] Kashi.
5. "Maharshi Sayana Puraskar (Veda-Vedang)"-2015. Honoured by Chief Minister of
Uttar Pradesh, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
6. "Sawai Jaya Singha Samman"-2015. by Akhil Bharatiya Vidwat Parishad, Varanasi.
7. "Maharshi Vadrayan Vyasha Samman"-2014. Honoured by President of India,
Government of India.
8. "Jyotish Martand"-2010, Honoured by Vishwa Kalyan evam Jyotish Sansthan, Prayag.
9. "Vastuvid"-2007,Honoured by Jyotish Vijnan Samiti, Varanasi.
10. Honoured by 'Kashi Yuva Vidwat Parishad', Varanasi in 2006.
11. "Jyotish Bhushan"-2003, Honoured by Jyotish Vijnan Samiti, Varanasi.
12. Honourable Guest, Prime Minister of India on occasion of Independence Day in 2001.
PRIZES IN STUDENT LIFE:
In student life more than 12 prize's in different type of competitions i.e. Shastrarth,
Shlokantyakshari, Kanthasth Shastra Path, etc. at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,
between 1997 to 2001.
EXTRA CURRICULAR:
1. Acting in Drama (Charudattam) of Sanskrit at BHU, Varanasi, 25 Sep. 2000.
2. Participation in Sanskrit Awarness programm sinc 2006 with Naisargik Shodh Sanstha,
Varanasi, 02 to 12 Apr. 2002.
Date:
Place: (Prof. Vinay Kumar Pandey)