Dr. Gangadhar Panda is a modern Sanskritist who investigates `पुराणेषु इन्द्रचरितम् (Concept of Indra in Puranas)`, exploring the character and significance of the deity Indra as depicted across various Puranic texts. He holds degrees including M.A. in Sanskrit from Vikram University and a Ph.D. from Rastriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi.