India Embassy in Oman honors Vijay Kumar Kolichala for promoting Sanskrit and Vedas
Indian Embassy felicitates Vijay Kumar Kolichala
Lucknow: Vijay Kumar Kolichala’s, 62, unrelenting devotion to spread the knowledge of Sanskrit and Vedas among Indian diaspora in Muscat since 1992 has been recognised by the India Embassy in Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman. Born in village Polasa of Jagityal district in the southern Indian state of Telangana, Kumar is an engineer by profession, but Kumar’s love for Veda turned him into a Veda and Sanskrit teacher.
Finally, Kumar’s untiring passion to spread knowledge of Vedas reached the India Embassy in Muscat. It was a regular Monday (June 8, 2026) for Kumar when he was getting ready to leave for office. However, a call from the India Embassy brought pleasant surprise for Kumar and his wife, Shankunthala.
The caller on the other side of the phone call informed Kumar about the Indian Embassy’s decision to recognize his relentless effort to spread the knowledge of Vedas around 2300 kms from India.
Indian Ambassador GV Srinivas felicitated Kumar at a special ceremony organised at the Embassy
“I come from a distinguished family of practicing Vedic scholars and astrologers. My passion for and disciplined practice of Vedic chanting was deeply influenced by my father, Shri. Ramulu Kolichala, who introduced me to Sanskrit and Vedic hymns during my childhood,” Kumar told The Lucknow Journal.
“While much of my foundational knowledge in Vedic chanting was acquired under my father’s guidance, I take great pride in having contributed to the promotion of Vedic learning in Muscat. Since 1995, I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring more than 100 students in Sanskrit and Vedic chanting,” Kumar added.
“I was further inspired by my Guru, Shri Vaidyanathan K., who taught me Vedic chanting in Muscat and encouraged me to continue the noble tradition of teaching Sanskrit and Krishna Yajurveda to both children and adults,” informed Kumar.
Sharing his profound love for Oman, Kumar said, “I arrived in Muscat in February 1992, and I am deeply grateful to have called this wonderful country my home for over three decades. My family and I remain profoundly thankful for the warmth, generosity, and opportunities that Oman has provided us,” Kumar shared his love for Oman.
He also organises religious ceremonies in Krishna and Shiva temples in Muscat to make sure the Indian community remains connected to their cultural roots, especially the young generation.
