Swami Sakshatkrtananda Saraswati
Chief Acharya, Swami Dayananda Ashram, Rishikesh
Swami Sakshatkrtananda Saraswati ji is a senior disciple of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati and currently serves as the Chief Acharya of Swami Dayananda Ashram, Rishikesh. He is also the Chairman and Managing Trustee of Sri Gangadharesvar Trust, which oversees the activities and administration of the ashram.
Swamiji’s association with the ashram spans decades. From 1984 to 2000, he dedicated himself to serving Pujya Swamiji and the ashram’s mission. In 1992, he was initiated into sannyasa by his revered Guru, further deepening his commitment to the tradition of Vedanta.
An accomplished teacher and scholar, Swamiji successfully conducted a three-year residential Vedanta course at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti, Coimbatore, from 2010 to 2013, guiding students in the study of the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Sanskrit.
Through his dedicated leadership, profound knowledge, and compassionate teaching, Swami Sakshatkrtananda Saraswati ji continues to carry forward the vision and legacy of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati — sharing timeless wisdom and nurturing seekers on their spiritual journey.
Acharya and Camp Coordinator
Pulluri Srinivas ji is a traditional teacher of Yoga, Vedanta, and Sanskrit, dedicated to preserving and transmitting the timeless wisdom of Sanātana Dharma. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he has guided and inspired thousands in India and abroad through authentic instruction and value-based education.
A devoted disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Srinivasji completed a rigorous three-year residential Vedanta course at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, shaping his deep understanding of śāstra and its practical relevance in daily life. He is the Founder of Aarsha Samskriti and Threesandya Yogalaya, Hyderabad — centres devoted to the traditional teaching of Yoga, Vedanta, and Sanskrit.
As a Lead Trainer and mentor accredited by Yoga Alliance and a certified Yoga Master by the Ministry of AYUSH, Srinivasji conducts teacher training programs globally and serves as an Examiner for the Yoga Certification Board. Through the flagship project SUMEDHA, he has reached over one lakh students, nurturing young minds with life skills, ethics, and values deeply rooted in India’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
Ācāryas and Other Teachers
Ācāryas and teachers of the Ārsha Vidyā Paramparā are devoted disciples of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, dedicated to preserving and imparting the timeless wisdom of the Vedas and Sanātana Dharma. Steeped in śāstra-jñāna and rooted in a life of discipline and devotion, they embody the traditional guru-śiṣya lineage. With decades of teaching experience across India, they guide seekers of all ages with clarity, compassion, and depth. Their scholarship is not merely intellectual but a living tradition, enabling students to understand the vision of the scriptures and walk the path of dharma, self-knowledge.