Report
BRC Global Impact
The Bhaktivedanta Research Center is safeguarding India’s cultural treasures through manuscripts, libraries, education, and digital access.
Progress at a Glance
Measuring our impact across cultural preservation, digital outreach, and community empowerment
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Manuscripts Preserved
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People Reached via Digital Libraries
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Digital Books Archived
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Museums & Rare Artifacts
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Students Empowered
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Volunteers & Partners
Our Impact Pillars
Four foundational areas where BRC creates lasting change in cultural preservation and community development
Cultural Heritage
Reviving ancient manuscripts, heritage libraries, and preserving performing arts traditions
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- Over 7,500 rare manuscripts digitized and preserved
- Heritage libraries established in major cultural centers
- Performing arts archives including Kirtan traditions
- Heritage cities guidebooks documenting cultural significance
Digital Heritage
Making cultural treasures accessible worldwide through digital transformation
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- Digital libraries reaching over 1 million people globally
- 150,000+ digital books available online
- Advanced digitization techniques preserving delicate manuscripts
- Global access platforms breaking geographical barriers
Community Investment
Building museums and community programs that strengthen cultural connections
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- Two world-class museums showcasing cultural heritage
- Manuscript Mission engaging local communities
- Adopt-a-Shastra initiative connecting donors with preservation
- 40+ rare artifacts displayed and preserved
Knowledge for All
Democratizing access to education and scholarly research
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- 500+ students empowered through educational programs
- Academic conferences bringing together global scholars
- Research publications advancing cultural studies
- Collaborative programs with leading universities
Featured Stories
Discover the transformative projects and partnerships that define our mission
Performing Arts
Kirtan Archive – Preserving Performing Arts
A comprehensive digital archive capturing centuries of devotional music traditions, ensuring these spiritual melodies continue to inspire future generations worldwide.
Museums
Museum at Ultadanga – Roots of ISKCON
Our flagship museum showcasing the historical foundations of the ISKCON movement, featuring rare artifacts and interactive exhibits that tell the story of spiritual heritage.
Academic Partnerships
Collaboration with Harvard Scholars
Partnering with leading academic institutions to advance research in South Asian cultural studies and manuscript preservation methodologies.
Digital Libraries
Darshan Manisha Digital Library – 30M+ Pages
Our largest digital preservation project, housing over 30 million pages of ancient texts, making rare Sanskrit literature accessible to researchers globally.
Economic Performance & Sustainability
Building a sustainable model for cultural preservation that can be replicated globally
Fund Allocation 2023
Digitization & Technology
35%
Museum Operations
25%
Research & Education
20%
Community Outreach
15%
Administrative
5%
- 100% allocation ensures maximum preservation impact
Financial Sustainability
95%
Self-sustaining operations through diverse funding sources
Growth Rate
340%
Increase in digital library access over 3 years
Impact Efficiency
$0.50
Cost per person reached through digital initiatives
Leadership & Advisory Board
Distinguished scholars, spiritual leaders, and technology experts guiding our mission
Global Advisory Board
20+ international scholars
Our advisory board comprises distinguished professors, researchers, and cultural experts who guide our mission with academic rigor and global perspective.
Academic Excellence
Our leadership brings together expertise in Indology, digital humanities, cultural preservation, and educational innovation.
Affiliated Universities
- Indiana University
- Oxford University
- Yale University
- Stockholm University
- Harvard University
- Cambridge University
Collaborative research and scholarly excellence across continents
Global Presence & History
A worldwide network dedicated to preserving and sharing India’s cultural legacy
- Our Legacy
1850s–1940s
Legacy dating back to Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati
2009
Founded with a vision to preserve India's knowledge for the world
2025
Continuing the mission with cutting-edge digital preservation
- Global Impact
Our work transcends geographical boundaries, making ancient Indian wisdom accessible to researchers, students, and spiritual seekers worldwide.
- Our Centers
Kolkata
India
Headquarters
Mumbai
India
Regional Center
Pune
India
Research Hub
Puri
India
Heritage Center
New York
USA
International Office
5 centers across 2 continents, united in preserving heritage
Join Us in Preserving Heritage
Partner, donate, or collaborate with BRC to safeguard India’s living wisdom
Support Our Mission
Your contribution directly funds manuscript preservation, digitization projects, and educational programs that keep ancient wisdom alive.
- Fund manuscript restoration
- Support digital archiving
- Enable community outreach
Collaborate with BRC
Join our network of scholars, institutions, and cultural organizations in creating a global heritage preservation ecosystem.
- Research partnerships
- Educational collaborations
- Technology sharing