The recitation of the Pupphavagga chapter of the Dhammapada was reverently completed in the Pali department in Patna
B.D. College, Patna’s Pali Dept held a Pupphavagga recitation today Led by Dr. Rahul Amritraj & Dr. H.K. Singh, it included Dr. Ladli Kumari, Dr. Ravi Kumar, Dr. Vishal Vijay, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Mahesh Kewat, and Dr. Chakradhar Thakur. The event explored Buddhist ethics and karma, fostering spiritual peace. The department thanked all faculty and students for their presence in this academic and spiritual session.
Event Date: 07/02/2026
Induction Program for Ph.D. Coursework (Pali) Held at the Postgraduate Pali Department, B.D. College, Patna
Department of Pali held its Ph.D induction B.D. College, Patna.Inaugurated by Dr. Rahul Amritraj, the event featured PPU Dean Prof. Chhaya Sinha and Philosophy Head Prof. Pramod Kumar. Dr. Hanumadishwar Kumar and scholars Anand kr, Binita, Prince, and Siddharth attended.Following a Pali invocation, speakers emphasized ethics, methodology, and discipline while warning against plagiarism. The program aimed to guide scholars through coursework structure and academic integrity.
Event Date: 05/02/2026
Department of pali
Certificates were awarded to Ritik and Yashu Kumar for their Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan internship. HoDs Dr. Rahul Amritraj (Pali), Dr. Ladli Kumari (Hindi), Dr. Mahesh Kevat (Sanskrit), and Dr. Chakradhar Thakur (Maithili) were present with Prof. S.S. Singh, Dr. Ravi, Dr. H.K. Singh, Dr. R. Amritraj, and Dr. Anjali. Teachers from Pali, Hindi, Maithili, and Sanskrit units congratulated the students, who must now upload certificates to the portal.
Event Date: 05/02/2026
Department of Pali nitish kumar awarded a gold medal for securing 1st rank in M.A. Pali 2023-2025 at the 5th convocation of PPU, Patna
Nitish Kumar of the Pali Department was awarded a gold medal for securing first rank in M.A. Pali (2023–2025) at the 5th convocation of Patliputra University, Patna. At a felicitation in the Pali Dept, HOD Dr. Rahul Amritraj and Prof.Dr.Hanumandeshwar Kumar Singh honored him with a pen. Nitish has also cleared UGC-NET 2025. His achievement has enhanced the department's prestige and filled the college with joy. College rejoiced in his success.
Event Date: 31/01/2026
Representing Bihar at the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026: A Historic Milestone for the Pali Department, B.D. College, Pataliputra University
I was honored to represent the Pali Department of B.D. College, Pataliputra University, as one of only two delegates from Bihar at the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi Jan 24–25, 2026.Attended by monks,scholars, and ambassadors from 40+ countries,the event featured Honorable Ministers of Government of India,Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Shri Kiren Rijiju.This historic partnership significantly bolsters our department academic reputation and international standing in Buddhist studies.
Event Date: 25/01/2026
Pali Department conducted धम्मपद recitation and practice session at the college on December 13, 2025
As per the previously scheduled program, the Pali Department held a धम्मपद recitation and practice session at the college on December 13, 2025. The second chapter of the धम्मपद, the अप्पमादवग्ग, was recited. Students also had an internal assessment scheduled for the day, and the practice session was held before the test. Dr. Rahul Amritraj, Head of the Pali Department, inaugurated the program with a Buddhist prayer and encouraged students to study.
Event Date: 13/12/2025
In the Pali Department the recitation of the Yamakavagga was organized under the Dhammapada recitation
In accordance with a previous decision by the Pali Department, the Yamakavagga recitation, part of the Dhammapada recitation program, was successfully organized on November 29, 2025. All students of the department actively participated in this academic and spiritually significant event, with mandatory attendance. The program's purpose was to encourage students to study and develop a deep interest in Pali literature, especially the Dhammapada.
Event Date: 29/11/2025
Internship programme (2025)
The internship program for the 5th semester students of Hindi, Sanskrit, Pali, and Maithili subjects of BD College, under the Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, began on November 1st and was successfully completed within the stipulated timeframe. Teachers from all subjects were present at the closing ceremony, encouraging and guiding the students with love.
Event Date: 17/11/2025
The Department of Pali organized a quiz competition
The Department of Pali organized a quiz competition. The program was coordinated by the Head of Department, Dr. Rahul Amritraj. Hanumandishwar Kumar Singh, a senior ODL in the department, played an important role as co-coordinator.
Event Date: 26/09/2025
The Department of Pali organized a quiz competition
The Department of Pali organized a quiz competition. The program was coordinated by the Head of Department, Dr. Rahul Amritraj. Hanumandishwar Kumar Singh, a senior ODL in the department, played an important role as co-coordinator.
Event Date: 26/09/2025
