Hetal M. Kamdar

Dr. Hetal Kamdar holds a Ph.D. in Sanskrit, preceded by an M.A. and M.Phil. (Research) in the same discipline. She has been associated with the Department of Sanskrit at the University of Mumbai for over two decades, primarily as a student and occasionally as a guest speaker. In addition, she holds diplomas in Jain Philosophy, Manuscriptology, Mysticism, and Mythology. These academic pursuits reflect her deep engagement not only with scholarship and research, but also with the intellectual and cultural traditions of Ancient India. For Dr. Kamdar, India’s present is neither merely a reflection of its past nor solely a vision of its future, but an intricate confluence of all three. She believes that India must be understood from within, and that one of the most meaningful ways to do so is through an exploration of its living traditions, cultural practices, narratives, and sacred texts.