Vaidic Sanskriti Kala Kendra is a living confluence of India’s ancient wisdom traditions and timeless artistic expressions. Rooted deeply in the spiritual philosophy of the Vedas, the centre stands as a sacred space where art is not merely practiced, but lived as a path of inner realization.
Indian civilization has always perceived art as a bridge between the human and the divine. Music, dance, rhythm, movement, silence, and form have never been isolated disciplines; they have been integral to spiritual growth and cultural continuity. Vaidic Sanskriti Kala Kendra carries forward this holistic vision, nurturing art as a sacred discipline (sādhanā) rather than a superficial performance.
Spiritual Master, Yogi & a Vedic Scholar, Acharya Shri Prasanna Ji is a distinguished spiritual master, Vedic scholar, practitioner, and guide dedicated to the preservation and propagation of India’s timeless Sanātana Vedic tradition. Born into a traditional Brahmin family in Gawan, Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, near the sacred Haribaba Bandh Dham Ashram associated with the revered saint Sant Shri Haribaba Ji, Acharya Shri Prasanna Ji showed a deep inclination towards spirituality, discipline, and self-inquiry from an early age. At the age of ten, he began his traditional education in Vedic Gurukuls and continued his learning in sacred spiritual centres such as Rishikesh, Varanasi and Vrindavan, studying under the guidance of revered saints and teachers. Over the years, he undertook deep study and practice of the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gītā, Vedic rituals, Yoga Darśana, and Indian philosophical traditions. His spiritual journey has also included extended periods of solitary sādhana in the Himalayas, particularly in sacred regions such as Badrinath, near Almora, Uttarkashi and Gangotri, where he devoted himself to meditation, contemplation, self-discipline, and spiritual practice. With a vision of Lokakalyāṇa (welfare of humanity) and Viśvaśānti (world peace), Acharya Shri Prasanna Ji has guided and organized more than one hundred Mahāyajñas, including Vishnu Mahāyajña, Rudra Chandi Mahāyajña, and Ashta Lakshmi Mahāyajña, Sahastracahndi, along with numerous spiritual and cultural initiatives across India. His work extends to Yoga and meditation camps, spiritual retreats, Vedic Karmakāṇḍa training, Bal Saṁskāra, environmental awareness, and the preservation and promotion of Indian arts, culture, and heritage.
One of his foremost missions is the revival of the traditional Indian Gurukula education system. He believes that the future of society depends not only on modern education but also on right knowledge, Sanskar, discipline, self-study, spiritual awareness, and character formation. Through his teachings and initiatives, Acharya Shri Prasanna Ji inspires people to follow a path of Dharma, Jñāna, Yoga, Sādhana, Seva, compassion, harmony, and self-realization. His life remains dedicated to preserving India’s spiritual heritage and sharing its timeless wisdom for the welfare of humanity and the awakening of future generations.
Hariḥ Śaraṇam
Dr. Smruti Vaghela is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, researcher, Associate Professor and Head of the Dance Department at the Faculty of Performing Arts, The M. S. University of Baroda, with over 25 years of teaching and performance experience.
She received her training in Bharatanatyam from the Faculty of Performing Arts, MSU Baroda, and further specialized in 108 Karanas under Padmabhushan Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam. She studied Abhinaya with Smt. Bragha Bessel and Smt. Juthika Mahen. She completed her Ph.D. under Padma Shri Dr. Puru Dadhich and holds a PG Diploma in Nattuvangam under Kalaimamani Shri R. Natarajan Pillai. She also earned a Diploma in Indian Arts from Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai. She is an approved Ph.D. guide at The M. S. University of Baroda and Nagpur University.
Dr. Vaghela has received several prestigious awards including Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar, Nritya Choodamani, Nritya Shiromani, Bharat Jyoti, Tarang Ratna, Panchamrutam Mohini Kala Samman, Vyasakhi Natyasri, Nritya Bibhushan, and International Dance Day Puraskar.
She has choreographed numerous dance productions such as Nrityam Dhyanamayam, Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Madhushala, Manimekhalai, Ritusamharam, Somnath Gatha, Nataraj Rahasyam, Shree Ramkathamrutam, and Krishna Katha, along with several traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire items.
A recipient of National Scholarship, Junior Research Fellowship, and Production Grants from the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi, she has conducted extensive research on dance traditions of Gujarat and rare manuscripts of Nrityadhyaya.
Dr. Vaghela has authored three books and over 30 research papers published in national and international journals.
She has performed at major festivals including Natyanjali, Modhera Uttarardha Mahotsav, Somnath Mahotsav, Shamlaji Mahotsav, Subah-e-Banaras, and Sanskruti Arts Festival, and has presented performances and workshops internationally in UK, USA, and Malaysia.
She is also empanelled as an expert for CCRT scholarships and Junior/Senior Research Fellowships of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and is frequently invited as a speaker, resource person, and expert at national and international academic and cultural forums.
Acharya Ankit Bharadwaj is a Vedic scholar, spiritual practitioner, and teacher rooted in the timeless traditions of Sanatana Dharma. Born into a Brahmin Hindu family, he was introduced to the traditional Vedic way of life from an early age.
At the age of nine, he began his education in Rishikesh, one of India’s most revered spiritual centres, where he studied in a traditional Vedic Gurukula. His formative years were devoted to the study of the Vedas, Sanskrit, Vedic rituals and scriptures, Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology), and traditional Indian knowledge systems.
He pursued advanced academic studies in Jyotisha, completing an Acharya (M.A.) degree in Astrology, while continuing his engagement with Sanskrit and Vedic traditions. He has also been conferred the prestigious title of Ved Vibhushan in Shukla Yajurveda and Vedic Karmakanda
With a deep respect for the Guru–Shishya Parampara, Acharya Ankit Bharadwaj seeks to preserve and share India’s ancient spiritual and intellectual heritage with sincerity and authenticity. His approach brings together traditional Vedic knowledge, scriptural understanding, spiritual discipline, and contemporary learning, making the timeless wisdom of the Vedic tradition accessible to the modern generation.
His life and work reflect a commitment to ज्ञान (knowledge), साधना (spiritual discipline), संस्कार (values), and सेवा (selfless service).
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