Shri jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya ,the third Sanskrit university in India was established on 7.7.2025 at Puri (Act ,1981-Orissa Act 31 of 1981) by the State Government of Orissa , with initiative of the Chief Minister ,Pragnan Vacaspati Dr. Janaki Ballav Pattnaik ,beloved son of Orissa and a great lover of Sanskrit and Indian Culture. This Vishvavidyalaya has made very significant contributions to the world of knowledge and in the building up of skills , having been located in a natural setting of the scenic beauty , being ideally built for serious study and research in the field of the most ancient language (sanskrit) science and culture of the world . Its majestic edifice of library symbolises the leadership and commitment to seek through the highest truth , to upset the old dogmas in the society by means of valid knowledge , to be the torch bearer to lead its youth on right path to achieve almost all humanstic goals .