Oriental Research Institute Mysore, Research institute and manuscript museum in Mysuru, India
The Oriental Research Institute holds thousands of palm leaf manuscripts and rare texts written in Sanskrit, Kannada, and Tamil languages.
Founded in 1891 under Chamaraja Wodeyar X of Mysore State, this institution emerged as a central hub for manuscript preservation and Oriental studies.
Scholars at the institute examine ancient texts covering medicine, astronomy, mathematics, literature, and philosophy from the Indian subcontinent.
The institute provides research facilities from Monday through Friday, with access to digital archives and consultation services for academic purposes.
The institute houses the complete manuscript of Kautilya's Arthashastra, discovered in 1905, which influenced modern understanding of ancient Indian political systems.
Location: Mysuru taluk
GPS coordinates: 12.30630,76.64039
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:02
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