Prof. Gitu Giri, Ph.D

Prof. Gitu Giri, over 40 years of experience in teaching and research, has served as a Professor at Tribhuwan University and a Founder Visiting Professor at Lumbini Buddhist University. He has involved in many national and international seminars, workshops and symposiums. His 30 books are published. He has completed 31 research projects of UNESCO, ADB, DFID, UGC, CNAS, T.U Research Center, Lumbini International Research Institute (LIRI), Nepal Academy and Nepal Government. Giri has been awarded Regional Pratibha Prize, National Pratibha Prize and Peace Award for his work in history, culture and Archeology, focusing on Buddhism. He is involving in social activities. His career goal is to explore, research and publication of tangible and intangible cultural heritages of Nepal, especially in Buddhism.

Prof. Gitu Giri is the Director of the Research Center at Lumbini Buddhist University. His active participation in national and international seminars, workshops, and symposiums has enriched his teaching and research. Prof. Giri has completed many research projects, his focus area is archaeology, art, architecture and philosophy, especially in Buddhism.

His achievements have been recognized through various awards, including the Education Prize from the Nepal government Ministry of Education and Sport in 1997, the Srijansila Pratibha Samman in 2000, and the National Pratibha Prize in 2011 for his contributions. Other notable awards include the Mehendra Vidya Bhusana “Ka” in 2002, the Ambassador for Peace Award in 2005, and the Siddhartha Prize and Awards in 2010 and other two dozens.

Prof. Giri is actively involved in social activities. He has engaged with more than twenty-five institutes and organizations in the region, contributing his expertise. His leadership and contributions continue to inspire students and colleagues alike, promoting a culture of excellence and social responsibility.

Prof. Giri involved in

1. Tribhuwan University, Nepalese History Culture and Archaeology (NeHCA) Central Subject Committe, member,
2. TU, Buddhist Central subject Committee, member,
3. TU,  Bhairahawa Multiple Campus, NeHCA Department Head,
4. TU, Bhairahawa Multiple Campus, Research Department Chief, 
5. Lumbini Buddhist University, council Senate Member,

Currently 

1. Lumbini Buddhist University, Academy Council, Member,
2. Lumbini Buddhist University, Research Committee, Member,
3. Lumbini Research Centre, Research Director,
4. Nepal Health Council Lumbini Ranaambika Eye Institute, Bhairahawa,Research Review Committee Member,

1. Cultural Glance of Lumbinī,1992,
2. History of Pyuthan Principality,1995,
3. Welcome to Lumbinī,1998,
4. Cultural Touristic Sites of Lumbinī Zone, 2002,
5. Archaeological Study of Lumbinī, Kapilvastu and Devadaha,2002,
6. Giri Vamsavali, 2002,
7. Art and Architecture Remains in the Western Terai Region of Nepal, 2003,
8. Nepalese Art, Architecture, Museum and Tourism,2003,
9. Nepalese History and Culture, 2004,
10. History of Pyuthan State,2005,
11. Documentary Video CD of Sacred Complex of Lumbinī, 2005,
12. Lumbinī Darśan,2005,
13. Siddharthanagar City Study , 2006,
14. Bibliography of Lumbini, 2007,
15. Lumbinī: A Buddhist World,2008,
16. Sacred Complex of Lumbini,2008,
17. History of Lumbini,2010,
18. Ukhada System in Nepal,2011,
19. Tourist Heritage of Great Lumbini, 2012,
20. Lumbini: The Fountain of World Peace, 2012,
21. Lumbini Tourism, 2014,
22. The Museums inthe Area of Lumbini and Kapilvstu, 2014,
23. Terracotta Art in Nepal, 2016,
24. Lumbini: The World Heritage;2017,
25. Nepal-China Relation:Lumbini Zhong Hua Buddhist Monastery; 2017, 
26. History of Ancient Kapilvastu,2018,
27. Literary History of Pyuthan,2019,
28. Art, Architecture and Tourism sectors of Sainamain, 2019,
29. Parroha Temple, 2019,
30. Padampani Matshyendranath (co-writing), 2020,
31. Fourteen dozen articles published

Six dozen Journals and Books