bṛhat is a culture engine
We convert individual, institutional and collective intent into manifestation, through three core actions
Create
design thinking and methods
research output on education and ecology
culture-rooted thought models
Curate
culture-fit in mass media
NEP-relevant IKS curriculum
culture rooting in product and design
Consult
policy thinking on education and ecology
organizational structure
leadership frameworks
An engine is an instrument for transformation, and this engine is to build the self-perpetuating civilizational moment. How does one go about doing that?
At Bṛhat, we're acutely aware of three pillars:
Civilization Is Culture In Action
Culture Creatives
It Needs Culture-Compatible Policy
Policy Research
The Work Is Inter-Generational
Leadership Development
Explore our answers to such questions, our vision, brand and more:
Our Team
Raghava Krishna
Founder & CEO
25 yrs spanning game development, learning and entrepreneurship. Expertise in leading cross-functional creative product development teams, learning design and org culture. He was the Co-founder and Associate Dean Academics at Rashtram School of Public Leadership.
Reena George
Co-Founder & Director - Marketing
After a 15 year long career in the Global Banking industry, Reena transitioned from the corporate world into yoga based wellness and a keen interest in sustainable living led her to co-found 'The Bartan Company', a zero-waste events initiative. She moved into the indic space, leading the Marketing & Communications team at Rashtram School of Public Leadership, before the birthing of Brhat in 2022.
Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka
Director - IKS Research
A distinguished scholar of Indian philosophy and śāstric traditions who has studied Nyāya (Tarka Śāstra) under Śrī A. Radhe Shyama Shastri garu, Advaita Vedānta under Śrī R. Mani Dravida Sastrigal, and Vyākaraṇa under Śrī Ganti Dattatreya Murthy. He has completed the Tenali examinations in Tarka Śāstra and Advaita Vedānta, and holds an MPhil and PhD in Nyāya Śāstra. He has served as Assistant Professor and Director of the School of Śāstric Learning at Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, and as Scholar for IKS courses at Siddhanta Knowledge Foundation
Kavita Krishna Meegama
Director - University Relations
Kavita is a student of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati ji, of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, and has continued her Vedānta studies from the same paramparā. She enjoys writing and teaching Indic language, culture, and thought.
Upendra Dwivedi
Director - Strategy & Operations
A cross-functional, interdisciplinary professional who likes to shape business strategy and public policy. Upendra has worked with Corporates, Governments, Startups, and Think Tanks. Being a social scientist, a lifelong student of Indian Knowledge Systems, and a Truth seeker, his intellectual interests are in socio-cultural systems and designs, and the metaphysics of the self, for global wellbeing, peace, and ecological sustainability.
Nivedita Tiwari
Director - Culture Consulting & IKS Lifestyle
Nivedita has worked extensively in the Indian television industry, building experience in hosting and curating content on digital fora. Her art and heart are in a humble pursuit of truth, beauty and the Sanātana Dharma. At Dhīti she contributes her poetry, and catch her also on Bṛhadmṛdaṅga.
Dr. Anurag Shukla
Director - IKS Education & Public Policy
Anurag has a doctorate from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. He is a recipient of prestigious fellowships such as JPAL and the Star Scholars’ Program. His research interests include discourse technology in education, the history of education, decolonizing education, arts and culture, and the civilizational heritage of India.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
Senior Research Fellow
Sai Priya is a doctor by training, and completed her MBBS from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad. Driven by a passion for religion, culture, and art, she went on to obtain a degree in law and a postgraduate diploma in Indian art. She is a prolific writer and researcher in the field of Indian Knowledge Systems, with a particular focus on the intersection of law, policy, history, and culture.
Sushant Gangoli
Manager - University Relations
With experience in teaching for over a decade, and degrees in Business Administration and Public Policy, Sushant feels education is core to bringing impactful change. Passionate about ecology and lndic studies, he intends to enable aligned policy interventions in these areas.
Lakshmi Sivaraman
Senior Research Associate
Lakshmi is a psychotherapist by training and a lifelong student of Sanātana Dharma. She believes that the emerging paradigm of Indic Psychology and Indian Knowledge Systems can be the only answers to our quest for holistic well-being and elevated Consciousness.
Avani Tavargeri
Manager - User Experience & Learning Design
Avani is a design practioner with a background in Product Design, UI UX Design and Service Design. Her most recent work has been in the space of research driven design for social impact and behaviour change. As a lifelong admirer of the systemic, multi-level design of the Bharatiya traditions and culture, she is keen on bringing the IKS lens to mainstream design discourse.
Tanya Fransz
Assistant Manager - Content
Tanya has an educational background in Public Administration and combines over a decade of experience working in the corporate sector, teaching at Universities, Public Policy research with think tanks, running a successful policy blog and editing IKS related digital content. She has been a lifelong admirer of Indian Knowledge Systems and traditions.
Srushti Joshi
Research Associate
As an architect Srushti's journey was guided by a profound reverence for temple architecture, which she view's as the personification of the divine essence of life itself. Her studies in Heritage Science and Technology has empowered her to harmonize modern thought with ancient culture, making her a traditional modernist.Observing everything from a dharmic lense has enhanced her creative ability.
Cherish Rajpurohit
Research Associate
Cherish has a background in international relations, policy, and journalism and is a student of Advaita Vedānta. She works at the crossroads of Indian Knowledge Systems and governance, bringing civilizational wisdom into contemporary policy and decision-making.
Malvica Chopra
Project Consultant
An Indian classical sitarist, performer-composer, and senior gandabandh disciple of Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Pt. Nayan Ghosh. She began training at eleven and is an empanelled artist with ICCR, Government of India, and a recipient of the CCRT and Citi–NCPA scholarships. She holds degrees in Philosophy from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, and in Composition and Performance from CalArts, Los Angeles. She blends Indian philosophy, meditative sensibilities and deep human emotions to create immersive musical experiences