MIT-ADT University to Host Two-Day Vishwaved Sammelan 2026 in Pune on October 29 and 30
Vedic scholars and spiritual leaders from across India will gather at MIT-ADT University in Loni Kalbhor on Thursday and Friday for the Vishwaved Sammelan 2026, a conference on India's Vedic traditions.
By Sham Rathi ·
MIT Art, Design and Technology University (MIT-ADT) will host the Vishwaved Sammelan 2026 on Thursday, 29 October and Friday, 30 October at the Urmilatai Karad Auditorium on its Vishwarajbag campus in Loni Kalbhor, Pune. The two-day conference focuses on India's Vedic traditions, knowledge systems and cultural heritage.
Day 1, 29 October
Shri Jagadguru Paripoornananda Mahaswamiji, Peethadhipati of Sripitham in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, will be the chief guest. Vedic scholars Shri Akella Datta Durga Sai Kumar Ghanapathi, Shri Santosh Kumar Ghanapathi, Dr D. Phani Yagneshwar Yajulu Ghanapathi and Shri Vivek Shastri Godbole Ghanapathi will also take part.
Day 2, 30 October
Vedamurti Shri Deepanshu Maharaj will be the chief guest. Vedamurti Shri Vishwas Devkar, Shri Sharad Joshi Maharaj, Shri Girija Prasad Shadangi, Shri Akella Datta Durga Sai Kumar Ghanapathi and Shri Mangesh Bavikar Ghanapathi are also expected to attend.
Organisers
The conference is being held under the guidance of Prof. Dr Vishwanath D. Karad, founder of the MIT Group of Institutions and Chancellor and President of MIT-ADT University. Prof. Dr Mangesh T. Karad, Executive President and Pro-Chancellor, will preside. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Rajesh S., Provost Dr Sayalee Gankar, Dr Anupama Rayali and Dr Madhavi Godbole are leading the organisation.
The university says the sammelan will be a platform to discuss the place of the Vedas in Indian knowledge traditions, the ideas they carry and their relevance today, and to help preserve this knowledge and pass it on to the next generation.
Questions and answers
When is the Vishwaved Sammelan 2026 at MIT-ADT University, Pune?
On Thursday, 29 October and Friday, 30 October 2026.
Where is the Vishwaved Sammelan 2026 of MIT-ADT University being held?
At the Urmilatai Karad Auditorium on the Vishwarajbag campus of MIT-ADT University in Loni Kalbhor, Pune.
Who is the chief guest on the first day of the MIT-ADT Vishwaved Sammelan 2026?
Shri Jagadguru Paripoornananda Mahaswamiji, Peethadhipati of Sripitham in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Who is the chief guest on the second day of the MIT-ADT Vishwaved Sammelan 2026?
Vedamurti Shri Deepanshu Maharaj.
Who will preside over the Vishwaved Sammelan 2026 at MIT-ADT University?
Prof. Dr Mangesh T. Karad, Executive President and Pro-Chancellor of MIT-ADT University.
