Inauguration

Inaugurated by Acharya Umashankar Pachauri Ji on Falgun Krishna 13, Mahashivratri, Yugabd 5125 (March 8, 2024)

In memory of the late Smt. Radhabai Kanitkar and the late Dr. Gayatri Kanitkar, the comprehensive Gurukul has been inaugurated under the name 'Radha Gayatri Kala Gurukulam.' The late Gayatri Kanitkar was an exceptionally skilled vocalist and instrumentalist. After marriage, her grandmother-in-law, the late Smt. Radhabai Kanitkar, always encouraged music education. Since Yugabd 5102, or 2000 CE, the Datta Week program has been organized annually at Shri Datta Temple in Degma Buzruk village. National level musicians participated in this event. Gayatri Ji's wish was to establish an art Gurukul on this land. Honoring this dream, her father-in-law, Mr. Mukund Damodar Kanitkar, provided his agricultural land at the same location to the trust for the Gurukul. Developed with the community's contributions, the Gurukul will offer the next generation an opportunity for comprehensive education. 'Radha Gayatri Kala Gurukulam' will provide knowledge of all subjects, including current prevalent ones, along with arts.

Advisors

1. Pujya Swami Shri Abhinav Shankar Bharati Ji Maharaj, Kudli, (Pujya Shankaracharya, Kudli Sringeri)
2. Mr. Mukul Kanitkar (All India Member, Propaganda Department, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)
3. Mr. Rajendra Manerikar, Satara (Renowned Singer)
4. Mr. Shirish Bhalerao (Renowned Violinist)
5. Dr. Santosh Parchure, Malegaon (Music Professor)
6. Mrs. Swati Shirish Bhalerao (Kathak Dancer)
7. Acharya Deepak Koirala, Karnavati (Gurukul Project Head)
8. Acharya Gyanendra Sapkota, Varanasi (Gurukul Project Co-Head)
9. Acharya Vasudev Shastri Koirala, Kathmandu (Nepal Education Council)

Location

The Gurukul is located in the small village of Degma. Nestled in nature, it is a picturesque forest area. The Gurukul is near a tiger project. It is surrounded by beautiful hills and lakes. Degma is a revered pilgrimage site. In ancient times, it was part of Dandakaranya. Many sages and seers have meditated here. During their exile, Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana possibly traveled this route from Ramtek to Panchvati. This extremely holy site is where the Gurukul is being constructed.

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