Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur, was founded on July 18, 1964, to encourage and propagate Sanskrit studies. The Department started functioning with Sri N.K.Vijayanunni as the Head of the Department, and it has been flourishing successfully for the last sixty years. The B.A.Degree Course was started on July 18, 1967. In 2013, the Department was upgraded to a Postgraduate Department.

    Eminent scholars in the field of Sanskrit such as Ashok Aklujkar, Prof. Martha Aston Bush Sikora, Prof Rustum Bharucha, Padmasree Pepitha Seth etc.enriched the Department with different academic endeavours with their scholarly contributions.

    The alumnii of the department are very active in the field of Sanskrit and oriental studies who occupy high positions in Universities and colleges. Among the successful students the department proudly presents the eminent scholars like Prof. P.C.Muraleemadhavan (Rtd. Professor and Head, Dept of Sanskrit Sahitya, Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit, Kalady and International Sanskrit Scholar), Prof. Dharmaraj Adatt (Former ViceChancellor, Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit, Kalady) Prof. K Geethakumari (Vice Chancellor, Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit, Kalady and Dean, Oriental Studies, University Of Calicut), Prof. K.N.Parvathy (HOD, Sanskrit, Rtd. Vimala College, Trissur), Prof. E. Narayanan, (Professor, Dept of Sanskrit Sahitya, Rastriya Sanskrit Sasthan Deemed University, Guruvayur Campus) Dr. E S Devaki. (Former HOD, Sanskrit, Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur) Dr. P.V.Ouseph (Professor and Head (Rtd), Dept of Vastuvidya, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.

     Every region has its own cultural and intellectual heritage.The identity of that place  is realised through such unique cultural records. It is the responsibility of a higher education institution  to identify the uniqueness of the region  from the  paths of history and to transmit the cultural and intellectual heritage  to the new generation.

       Guruvayur is marked on the cultural map of India by the  famous  Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple and the temple related literature, and art forms. The Guruvayur temple preserves the rare art forms - Krishnahattam (Sanskrit Dance Drama tradition), MuraI paintings, Astapadiyattam, Traditional Kerala  Music - Sopana Sangeetam  and Kerala Traditional  Vedic Chanting   tradition.Sri Krishna College has been devising various academic activities  to bring the cultural and intellectual heritage of Guruvayur . The institution is making efforts to study the heritage of Guruvayur, document it with academic and research excellence and pass it on to the students , researchers and other  beneficiaries. Many fruitful efforts  are being done by  the institution, to explore the cultural and intellectual heritage of Guruvayur.

     The college believes that it’s the duty and responsibility of the institution to disseminate the cultural and intellectual heritage to the next generation. The departments concentrate on organising activities each year to promote the Indian Knowledge System, particularly indigenous literature, culture, art forms, and history. With this in mind, our college hosts national seminars, workshops, demonstrations, and certificate programs both on its own and in collaboration with reputable organisations and institutions.

     Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur, has been actively promoting the rich heritage of Kerala’s classical arts among the younger generation. As part of this initiative, the college has introduced the performences of classical  art forms such as Kutiyattam , Nangyar Koothu, Kathakali,  Krishnanattam and Sopanasangeetam into its cultural activities. These efforts include a series of lecture demonstrations  and performances designed to educate and inspire students by showcasing the depth and beauty of Kerala’s performing arts.The programs organised are of unique nature and they blend traditional art forms with contemporary social issues to impart valuable messages to the students and the society as a whole.