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Performing Arts
A proposed 500+ seat auditorium for classical music and dance, theatre, conferences and cultural programmes.
Rooted in heritage · Inspired by timeless values
Keeping India’s
cultural spirit alive.
A vision for a landmark cultural institution at Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam.
Bringing together classical arts, literature, vedic knowledge, heritage and community learning.
The vision
A beacon of Indian heritage and a vision rooted in timeless values.
Established in 2000, Sanathana Dharma Charitable Trust (SDCT) is dedicated to preserving and promoting India’s rich spiritual, cultural and intellectual heritage, inspired by the teachings and blessings of Satguru Sri Sivananda Murty garu.
The proposed Sri Sivananda Cultural Centre is envisioned as a vibrant hub for learning classical music and dance, literature, fine arts, heritage exhibitions, research, spiritual discourse and cultural exchange.
“Belong to the native land. You have a responsibility to your motherland.
But loving your native land means being true to the culture.”— Satguru Sri Sivananda Murty
But loving your native land means being true to the culture.”— Satguru Sri Sivananda Murty
A home for culture and learning
Many traditions. One shared cultural home.
The brochure presents a proposed centre designed to preserve traditions, encourage artistic excellence and inspire future generations.
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Academy for Classical Arts
Dedicated learning spaces for Kuchipudi, Carnatic vocal and instrumental music and other classical performing arts.
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Telugu Language & Literature
A focus on Telugu language, classical literature, poetry, cultural studies, seminars and heritage publications.
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Vedic Knowledge Centre
Proposed courses and lectures on the Vedas, Sanskrit, Yoga, traditional Indic knowledge systems and spiritual studies.
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Museum of Inspiration
A planned archive of photographs, manuscripts, personal memorabilia and audiovisual material documenting Guruji’s legacy.
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A Place to Gather
Visitor amenities, landscaped open spaces and accommodation envisioned for artists, scholars, musicians and visiting faculty.
Help sustain the arts. Inspire the future.
SDCT invites individuals, philanthropists, corporates and organisations who share a commitment to safeguarding India’s cultural and spiritual legacy to become part of this vision.
Stay connected
Connect with Sanathana Dharma Charitable Trust.
For enquiries and further information about the proposed
Sri Sivananda Cultural Centre Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India - Please visit www.sdctbheemili.org
Sanathana Dharma Charitable Trust (SDCT)
Anandavanam, Bheemunipatnam – 531 163.
Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Email: sdctprojects@gmail.com