Preserving Tradition, Celebrating Culture, and Inspiring Community
About Heritage
Heritage is a registered non-profit trust that has been committed since 1994 to promoting, preserving, and sharing India’s rich heritage and culture through seminars, workshops, and cultural festivals.
In recent decades, increased global mobility, access to information, and globalization have brought many benefits but also challenges, including the erosion of cultural identity, traditional arts, ecology, and language. This has contributed to a decline in holistic cultural values that once integrated environmental consciousness with everyday life.
At Heritage, we take an innovative and comprehensive approach to reviving these values by blending time-tested wisdom with modern practices to enhance contemporary life. Our activities are led by esteemed scholars, artists, academics, naturalists, and other experts. Tailored to resonate with different audiences, our programs are youth-friendly and designed to reach people from all walks of life.
Objectives & Goals
- Raise awareness of how heritage remains relevant and connected to a sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature.
- Foster and support indigenous and traditional art forms.
- Transform sacred heritage spaces into vibrant centers of learning and cultural exchange.
- Support and promote traditional artists.
- Increase understanding and appreciation of traditional arts within contemporary society.
- Document and preserve traditional knowledge and learning systems for practical application today.
- Create forums for discussions and debates on issues of human interest.
Vision
To inspire society to nurture heritage, culture, and the environment at both individual and collective levels, recognising the divinity in all creation.
Activities Over the Years
Summer Workshops for Children
Focused on history, culture, art, environmental awareness, and civic responsibility.
Parampara Workshops
Workshops for classical dancers and musicians with renowned resource persons from across India.
Fundraisers for National Calamities
Mobilising support for relief efforts during crises.
Forum YUKTI
A platform that bridges traditional wisdom and contemporary perspectives through talks and workshops.
Our Guiding Light
Our president, Shri K. Vijayakumar, was the inspiration and unwavering support behind our mission. His vision and dedication continue to guide us as we strive to preserve and celebrate India’s rich heritage.
Advisory Board
Dr Padma Subrahmanyam
Dancer, Research scholar, choreographer, teacher, Indologist & author. She received Padma Vibhushan in 2024, Padma Bhushan in 2003 and Padma Shri in 1981. During her dancing career, she has received more than 100 awards, including; Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1983) & Kalaimamani award.
Prakash Belawadi
Indian theatre artist, film director, television and media personality, also a teacher, activist and a journalist
Dr Rupa Vasudevan
Educationist, Social entrepreneur, Angel investor,Co-Founder and Chancellor of Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), an Andhra Pradesh State Private University.
Prof Ramnath Narayanswamy
Trustee of Heritage & Distinguished Professor - Social Sciences, FLAME University PhD in Economics & Sociology from Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, France; M.A in Political Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University; B.A in Political Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University; D.H.E.S.S in Economics from Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, France; D.E.A in Sociology, University of Vincennes, Paris, France.His areas of interest include Business and Society, Economic Reforms in Transition Economies (India and China), Spirituality and Self Development and Leadership Development, Outsourcing and Creativity and Innovation.
Sri Hari Kiran Vadlamani_1
Chartered Accountant by qualification, deeply passionate about Art, Philosophy and Indian Cultural Heritage. Founded INDICA (www.indica.in) and NICE (www.niceorg.in), both not for profits in the area of Cultural Education and Entrepreneurship
Sri. H V Gowthama
Trustee of Heritage, a Senior Chartered Accountant and philanthropist
Dr Shankar Rajaraman
Associate Prof, Jain University, an 'ashtavadhani,' psychiatrist, poet, and Sanskrit scholar. He is a master of a complex poetic form in Sanskrit known as 'chitrakavya.
Sri Shriram Vijayakumar
Trustee of Heritage, Head of Business Operation-Novartis International, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon with a double degree in Information Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, successful entrepreneur, with deep concern for the health of society, a sports enthusiast, loves nature, supports cultural activities.
Working Committee
Smt. Vijayalakshmi Vijayakumar
Founder trustee and the secretary of the Heritage. Presently the Managing Director of Vigirom Private Ltd, Director Center for Soft Power (INDICA) free-lance designer, author, past member of the national philately board, Federation of Motor Sports Club of India and Central Board of Film Certification
Smt. Supriya Komandur
Trustee and the joint secretary of Heritage. A master’s in english, a Bharatanatyam dancer and much loved teacher. The artistic director of Amruthavarshini, the academy for arts.
Smt. Rekha Raghavan
Coordinator for Heritage. She is a Bharatanatyam exponent and founder of CITA – Center for Indian Traditional arts in East Africa. As an anchor of programs in impeccable Kannada she is much sought after. An enthusiastic artist of Mysore Traditional Art.
Smt Aparna M Sridhar
A journalist covering art, culture and community. A passion to learn about our Sastra’s and all the nuances of the Devi. She is currently Chief Editor Conversations at INDICA
Smt Varsha Venkatraman
A writer and quality expert at a healthcare firm. Outside of work, she enjoys a light movie or two, or trying her hand at a new recipe and exploring old temples and heritage sites. She has been a part of Heritage and its many activities since 2020.
Smt Arunima Gupta
A young scholar of India's soft power and cultural economy. She writes on India's crafts, cuisine and public diplomacy for national and international digital platforms. She tweets at @ArunimaGupta03
Kumari Priyanka Kumar
A writer, independent journalist, and social-media and marketing professional based in Bengaluru, India. She writes about the representation and resurgence of Indic culture in the context of an emerging multi-polar world.
Sri Chethan Krishna
Chethan Krishna is a young artist pursuing his final year of bachelor's degree in Visual arts at Chitrakala Parishath. He is inclined towards realistic art forms which reflects on our culture, traditions and spirituality.
Kumari Harshitha Narendra
Clinical psychologist. puppeteer, passionate student of Indian fine arts and literature
Sri Rakshith Raghav
Finance Manager in Vigirom Pvt Ltd . Committee member in couple of charitable trusts loves to serve art and cultural activities, does voluntary accounting work for Heritage Trust
Rakesh Bangera
Graphic Designer, loves to serve the community, art, heritage, and culture
N Yethin
Studied law but chose to take forward his parampara of metal craft, an award winning sculptor of bronze murtis with deep respect for Sanathana Dharma
G S sudhindra
An artist and visual art teacher, he holds a Masters degree in visual arts and runs a studio, Kalarnava. He lives and breathes art, his strength is manifesting the images of gods and goddesses on canvas. His creative style of art has won him many admirers and inspires his students to develop an interest in our culture and traditions