atva is more than just a school—it's a living space for curiosity, character, and consciousness. Rooted in the timeless wisdom of Arsha Vidya and seamlessly integrated with Western sciences' rigour, Tatva cultivates scholars and whole human beings. At Tatva, we believe that education is not just about performance and outcomes, but about essence—the Tatva of each child.
With the collaboration of Anaadi Foundation and KSF, we grow strong. Our multidimensional approach and fully structured curriculum create a holistic learning environment.
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Our Mentors
Matrushree Anantalakshmi
Visiting Adhyapikaa
Shriman Adinarayanan and Matrushree Smrithi Adinarayanan, revered as the founding Gurus of Anaadi Foundation, have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of inner transformation and societal well-being. Shriman Adinarayanan, an alumnus of NCSU (North Carolina State University) and a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity, chose to return to India to explore and deepen his commitment to spiritual and educational service. With a profound mastery in Yoga and a deep understanding of Siddha yogic traditions, he has guided numerous seekers on the path of self-discovery through structured and accessible practices. Under their guidance, Anaadi Foundation has emerged as a centre for holistic learning, integrating ancient yogic wisdom with contemporary life. Their approach emphasises experiential learning, fostering personal growth through disciplined practice of yoga, meditation, and reflective inquiry.
Anantalakshmi (Maa) is the co-founder of Anaadi Foundation and Dharma Gurukulam. A national expert in Indian Knowledge Systems, she is an author and educator who teaches regularly at IIT Delhi. With a background in Cognitive Science and EdTech, and prior faculty experience at Amrita University, she blends tradition with modern pedagogy. Her deep commitment to education and research continues to inspire students and teachers alike, shaping meaningful learning experiences rooted in Indian wisdom.
Arun Kumar Akkineni
Visiting Adhyapaka
Arun is the founder of Knowledge Systems Incubator, which incubates innovative startups based on IKS and serves as a board member in several nonprofits pioneering various community-driven initiatives. Arun also brings rich corporate experience from both Silicon Valley startups as founder and entrepreneur of a UC Berkeley EECS spinoff that was successfully acquired by a mid-sized Silicon Valley company, and Fortune 500 companies where he has worked in engineering and leadership roles. Arun has core expertise in Applied AI R&D and energy systems design. Arun is a former US Naval officer and served as a Naval Reactors Engineer at the prestigious Naval Reactors Headquarters (Department of Energy/Department of Navy) in Washington DC, where he worked on the next generation Columbia Class Ballistic Missile Submarine program. On the education front, Arun has degrees in Computer Science and Chemical Engineering from The University Of Texas At Austin, MBA from Georgetown University, and Arun is also a graduate of the Bettis Reactor School that is a graduate Nuclear Engineering program for the top scientists and engineers at the Bettis National Lab (DOE) originally started in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute Of Technology.
Our team
After a fulfilling career as a software engineer, I felt a deep calling to pursue something closer to my heart—working with children and contributing to their growth. My passion for education and my love for being around children—whether teaching, learning with them, or simply sharing in their joy—naturally led me to the world of schooling. Driven by a desire to give back to the community in a meaningful way, I became part of Tatva Academy. Tatva is more than just a school; it is a nurturing space where children are encouraged to grow with confidence, curiosity, and connection to their inner selves.
My mission is to support and shape an educational environment that is joyful, grounded in values, and truly transformative—one that prepares children not just for academics, but for life.
Thulasi Chandana Purohitham
Pradhana Adhyapikaa
Vanaja Chebiyyam
Ganita Adhyapikaa
Vanaja Chebiyyam is an experienced and certified mathematics educator with a strong foundation in Abacus and Vedic Mathematics, complemented by over a decade of instructional experience. She is committed to fostering deep mathematical understanding through structured, traditional methodologies that develop focus, clarity, and analytical thinking in students. With a keen interest in integrating ancient Indian mathematical wisdom into modern pedagogy, she is aligned with Tatva Academy’s vision of holistic, value-based education. Adept at creating a nurturing and disciplined learning environment, Vanaja strives to support the intellectual and inner growth of every child.
Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Innovation.
After a 20-year career designing cutting-edge semiconductor systems at global leaders like NVIDIA and Intel, Ashwin felt a profound calling to reconnect with India's scientific roots. His formal training in Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)—including Bharatiya Ganita (Vedic mathematics), Bharatiya Vigyan (classical sciences), and Nakshatra Shastra (Vedic astronomy)—now guides his mission at the Gurukulam.
With an MS in Electrical Engineering (University of Florida), Ashwin has led breakthroughs in electromagnetic systems and processor design. He plans to mentor students to discover how Vedic principles illuminate modern technology.
Ashwin Jhavar
Visiting Adhyapaka
Tejaswi Adinarayanan has completed his Gurukula shiksha at Anaadi Dharma Gurukulam, Palani, Tamil Nadu. Currently, he is pursuing his Sanskrit education and Carnatic Sangeetham under the Acharyas. He is a Student of BS in Data Science at IITM. He also teaches at various Anaadi Gurukulams and IKS at mainstream schools.
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Tejaswi Adinarayanan
Visiting Adhyapaka
I am excited to be part of this wonderful organisation, which teaches ancient Indian knowledge and values. My educational experience includes a diploma in engineering. I am a homemaker, and during my time in India, I was involved in teaching shlokas and nurturing young children through a Bal Sanskar Varg. I have been living in the US for the past 2 years now, and I am eager to continue that work through the Tatva Academy's truly holistic education system.
Madhavi Rushikesh
Ithihasa Adhyapikaa
IKS-trained through Anaadi Foundation and a certified art teacher, Sowmyasree brings experience in Montessori education, early childhood learning, and art instruction. She has led successful art programs both online and offline, and gained classroom experience in the U.S., fostering curiosity and creativity in young learners.
Sowmyasree Sumadhar
Kala and Nakshatravidya Adhyapikaa
An Indian Knowledge System (IKS) trained teacher through Anaadi Foundation.
Swetha Vanaparthy
Ayurveda Adhyapikaa
A passionate and trained classical vocalist and educator (Carnatic & Hindustani), Vaishnavi holds a degree in Music. She empowers her students through personalised learning, guiding them with patience, discipline, and a deep respect for the art form.
Vaishnavi Kumar
Sangeetham Adhyapikaa
Navya holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has worked in the aerospace industry. She has completed certifications from Samskrita Bharati and has over five years of experience teaching Sanskrit to students of all age groups. Based in India, she is also involved in the digitization of Sanskrit texts to support access and preservation of traditional knowledge.
Navya Sahiti Kasturi
Business Operations Lead