Sanskrit is valued alongside the classic languages of Latin and Greek. If we trace the origin of Sanskrit, we can see it as one of the longest surviving languages of the world. Confirming the status of being the mother of Indian languages, it has continually enriched almost all the languages of the subcontinent. In terms of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, one may find Malayalam being greatly influenced by Sanskrit. The popular belief is that Sanskrit was the general language of the greater Indian subcontinent in ancient times. It is one of the most important medium in lending continuity to Indian civilization. All other languages in India have been taken freely from Sanskrit vocabulary and the literature is permeated with the Sanskrit heritage. This language also provides the theoretical foundation of ancient science. Hence it becomes essential to preserve and propagate Sanskrit for the all round development of students in India. Taking this aspect into consideration, the college opted Sanskrit language as a complementary subject for BA Malayalam course first and later as one of the second languages. Many eminent faculty members like Prof. Maniyappan, Prof. K V Thara, and Prof. P K Somarajan  served the department to promote our tradition, culture and universal family concept among the students by teaching the greatest literary works.