History
Founded in Kolkata in 2009 by Dr. Ferdinando Sardella and Mr. Dennis Harrison, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) preserves the literary and philosophical heritage of Gaudiya Vaishnavism and Bengal. It began with Shri Sundarananda Vidyavinode’s 3,000-book collection on Bengal’s history, philosophy, and religion.
BRC digitized rare books, partnered with the Asiatic Society of Kolkata to preserve fragile materials, and built a library housing 1,000 manuscripts, 14,000 books, and 3,000 journals. In 2016, it introduced an online catalog using Koha, enhancing global access to its collection.
Since 2017, BRC has focused on researching the Indian Knowledge System, contributing to the preservation of India’s intellectual and spiritual traditions for scholars worldwide.
Bhaktivedanta Research Center
The Bhaktivedanta Research Centre, headquartered in Kolkata with branches in India and abroad, including Mumbai, Pune, Puri, Govardhan, and New York, is dedicated to preserving, researching, and sharing India’s rich history, philosophy, and cultural heritage.
Vision
To be a global leader in preserving, researching, and disseminating India's rich history, philosophy, and cultural heritage, fostering a deeper understanding of its intellectual and spiritual traditions.
Mission
To preserve, research, and promote India’s cultural, philosophical, and spiritual heritage through accessible resources, scholarly research, and global collaboration.