Thakur Ramsingh Itihas Shodh Sansthan
The Story of its Creation and The Path of its Mission
A Sacred Establishment
A sacred national establishment born from the resolve of the venerable Thakur Ramsingh Ji. Its noble mission is to bring to light the 197 crore year history of humanity, strengthening the national psyche through a true understanding of India's glorious traditions.
Background Story
The institute's story is intertwined with its founder, Thakur Ramsingh Ji (b. 1915). A lifelong organizer for the RSS, he was entrusted in 1988 with the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana (Indian History Compilation Project) under the guidance of the Honorable Moropant Pingle Ji.
A Devoted Patron
A Mumbai-based industrialist who viewed this project as his personal mission, declaring he would finance the construction of two research centers. His humility was captured in his words:
"All that I have belongs to The Almighty and I am His cashier only."
Founding the Centers
Neri village in Himachal Pradesh, historically known as 'Dev Bhumi', was chosen for its deep historical resonance near Mount Sumeru.
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Oct 7, 2002
The journey began with the laying of the foundation stone, marking the start of a new era in historical research.
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Mar 20, 2005
Inauguration of the first building dedicated to research and administration, opening doors to scholars.
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Oct 27, 2006
Expansion of the campus with the second major building to support the growing academic ecosystem.
Cosmology & Mission
Rewriting history from a native perspective, based on the eternal cycle of creation.
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The institute's core cosmology views the cycle of creation as eternal, rejecting linear Western models.
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Identified as the primordial location based on five rigorous criteria. From these waters, Shri Brahma appeared.
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Based on the traditional Indian scientific system of time calculation, documenting our 197 crore year history.
Intellectual Discourse
Pivotal gatherings that corrected historical distortions and established the institute's ideological foundation.
"We need to recognize ourselves... This ambiguity must end. What we were has been distorted."
Keynote by Shri K.S. Sudarshan Ji
Explored the "Concept of Creation of the Universe in Folk Tradition," emphasizing the need to restore a true sense of history rooted in native philosophy.
Address by Shri Ashok Singhal
Core Objectives
Researching and documenting the 197 crore year history of India, countering colonial distortions with authentic evidence.
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Documenting the 197 crore year history as detailed in ancient literature.
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Countering colonial and divisive distortions by presenting a truthful, evidence-based narrative.
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Based on the traditional Indian system of time calculation known as Kālaganana.
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Producing character-building work rooted in national philosophy to bring the glorious past to the masses.
Infrastructure
A dual-building complex designed to harmonize research, administration, and residence.
Third Floor
Large gathering space for events
Second Floor
Accommodation for visiting scholars
First Floor
Administrative center and dining hall
Third Floor
State-of-the-art presentation venue
Second Floor
Research offices and historical museum
Ground Floor
Extensive collection of manuscripts
The Founding Trinity
The founder's vision, from 22 years of RSS work in Assam to the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana.
Read onThe organiser who turned that vision into an institution at Neri.
Read onThe scholarship, and the editorship of Itihas Diwakar.
Read onThe scholarly framework: sources, method and the 197 crore year chronology.
Read onThe governing body, department heads and research coordinators.
Read onMonographs, collected papers and the quarterly journal.
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