Oriental Research Institute

Founded in 1891, the Oriental Research Institute at the University of Mysore is one of India foremost centres for the preservation and study of ancient manuscripts. Its archives hold tens of thousands of palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, and other classical languages, many of them rare or unique. While primarily a scholarly institution, it welcomes visitors interested in India literary and philosophical heritage, offering a rare glimpse into the painstaking work of preserving knowledge across centuries.