About us
Trust's History
Established in 1984 by K. Lakshminarayanan (Chellam Iyer), SSTAKT traces its roots back 176 years, dedicated to preserving Saint Thyagaraja’s legacy.
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The Sadguru Sri Thyagabrahma Aradhana Kainkarya Trust (SSTAKT) is a religious-cultural organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of one of the most prominent composers of Carnatic music, Thyagaraja Swamy (1767-1847).
The trust was established in 1984 by Sri. K. Lakshminarayanan, also known as Chellam Iyer, a school teacher who started conducting annual religious ceremonies to venerate the poet saint as per Vedic tradition, back in 1940. Today, SSTAKT operates from its office in Bengaluru under the leadership of Ved. Br. Radhakrishna G. Seshappa.
The primary objective of SSTAKT is to conduct the Vaidika Aradhana conducting the necessary Vedic ceremonies and rituals during Pushya maasa (generally during the month of January every year). The main aradhana takes place on Pushya Bahula Panchami to honour and venerate Thyagaraja Swamy who took sanyasa in the latter part of his life. Since Thyagaraja Swamy was a Yati or Sanyaasi. Conducting these rituals is part of the Vedic tradition that is followed to remember and venerate such noble and spiritual souls who renounce family life.
Trustees
Radhakrishna G.S
Managing Trustee
Dr. Usha Rk
Trustee
Dr. R. Kausalya
Trustee
K Gopalan
Trustee
Dr. V.R. Gowri Shankar
Chairman
Sri. G.S. Radhakrishna
Hon. President
Smt. Revathi Kamath
Hon. Vice President
Dr. Usha Rk
Hon. Secretary
Sri. Anantha Murthy
Hon. Member
Ved. Br. Sri. Subrahmanya Bhat
Hon. Member
Ved. Br. Sri. Bennegadde Narayan Bhat
Vedic Ritual Committee
Ved Br. Sri. Govinda Prabhas
Vedic Ritual Committee
Music Festival Committee
1. Dr. Nagamani Srinath
2. Dr. Suma Sudhindra
3. Sri. Gana Murthy
Media Relations & Publicity Committee
1. Smt. Sangeeta Radhakrishna
2. Sri. Mahesh
3. GVS Ventures (Social Media)
Hospitality & Logistics Committee
1. Sri. Krishna Bhat – Catering 2. Sri. Vijaya Kumar
40+ Years
Established in 1984 by K. Lakshminarayanan (Chellam Iyer), SSTAKT traces its roots back 176 years
186,000+ people served
Atleast 8000 people are served with an Indian meal every year in the annual Aradhana is conducted
Aradhana Traditions: Join us during the revered Aradhana ceremonies held during Pushya Bahula Panchami. These ceremonies involve Vedic rituals, pujas, and chanting, all paying homage to Saint Tahyagaraja's enduring legacy.
Spiritual Reverence
Cultural Legacy
