Archivist: Arya Burt
The Hindu Archive is part of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS). The Centre is committed to preserving all aspects of Hindu culture and will establish a number of specialized archives to achieve this goal. The Hindu Archive is a collection of official documents, letters, diaries, memorabilia, newspapers, newsletters, photographs, audio and videotapes, films, CDs, and DVDs, that capture the history of Hindus in Britain and beyond. These materials have been generously donated by individuals who wanted to see their collections become part of an archive that documents the history of their culture and their community.
The Hindu Archive has been established to preserve the unique history of Hinduism. This material can then be used by scholars and researchers, and it is envisaged that the preservation of this history will help develop the sense of community amongst the Hindu community itself.
The archives will be accessible to everyone, including scholars, researchers, the media, government agencies, community members and the public in general. However, some items will have restricted access, and donors can request this condition on items of a confidential nature.
Find out the different ways you can be involved in the Hindu Archive.