The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS) is an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages, in all periods and in all parts of the world, maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and excellence.
The OCHS is a non-political and non-sectarian organisation. It welcomes staff, students, and visitors of all backgrounds. The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies is a place where all ideas are open for dispassionate discussion and examination.
The OCHS is dedicated to preserving India’s cultural heritage and promoting a better understanding of it through a comprehensive programme of education, publishing, and research.