About Dr. K. G. Mangalore Central Library

Supporting academic excellence and Ayurvedic scholarship at SDM Ayurved College, Udupi since its establishment.

Our Story

Preserving Classical Wisdom, Enabling Modern Research

The Dr. K. G. Mangalore Central Library has grown alongside SDM Ayurved College, Udupi into a comprehensive knowledge centre that bridges classical Ayurveda scholarship with contemporary health-science research. Our collection supports undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across Ayurveda, nursing, pharmacy and allied disciplines.

Beyond housing thousands of print volumes, the library has invested significantly in digital infrastructure — offering e-journals, research databases, and a dedicated Ayurveda Knowledge Hub that brings classical Samhitas and commentaries to a searchable digital format for students and researchers alike.

Library building

Our Mission

  • Provide comprehensive access to Ayurveda and modern health-science literature.
  • Support evidence-based research through curated digital resources.
  • Preserve classical Ayurveda manuscripts and rare texts for future scholarship.
  • Foster information literacy among students, faculty and researchers.

Our Vision

  • To be a leading digital knowledge centre for Ayurveda education in India.
  • To integrate traditional wisdom with modern research infrastructure.
  • To empower every learner with seamless access to knowledge, anytime.
Departments We Serve

Academic Departments

Our collection is curated to support the following departments at SDM Ayurved College, Udupi.

Kayachikitsa Department of General Medicine in Ayurveda.
Shalya Tantra Department of Ayurvedic Surgery.
Shalakya Tantra Department of Eye, ENT, Head & Neck disorders.
Prasuti Tantra & Stree Roga Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Kaumarabhritya Department of Pediatrics in Ayurveda.
Dravyaguna Vijnana Department of Materia Medica & Pharmacology.
Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana Department of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics.
Rachana Sharir Department of Anatomy.
Kriya Sharir Department of Physiology.
Samhita & Siddhanta Department of Classical Texts & Fundamentals.
Swasthavritta & Yoga Department of Preventive & Social Medicine and Yoga.
Panchakarma Department of Bio-purification Therapies.