The Founder
Dr. Lakshmi surya teja
Expert music mentor
Director for SuDarshini Academy
Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja
Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja is a promising Carnatic Musician from Visakhapatnam, India. Blessed with a unique voice, good raga bhava & imagination, the spiritually enlightened vision of singing, and exceptional knowledge, she is a staunch practitioner of meditation and integrates meditation into her music.
Apart from being a performing artist, she lends her voice for self-healing through meditation by regularly conducting a unique spiritual program called Rāga Dhyān.
Founder of SuDarshini ~ Virtual Academy of Music & Soul Science, where music and meditation are taught to students seamlessly.
The Director
Mrs. Praveena Manohar
Mrs. Praveena Manohar is a well-acclaimed Senior Spiritual Counselor at The Spiritual Tablets Research Foundation. She has been guiding many patient gods for the past 12 years with her unique approach to bringing awareness to the soul concept. She won many appreciations from patient gods, who got relief from their illnesses under her spiritual guidance. She always believes in leading a life while balancing physical and spiritual paths and teaches the same.
A woman of high aspirations and visions towards spiritual science service.
Director for Soul Science Activities at SuDarshini ~ Academy of Music & Soul Science.
Mrs. Praveena Manohar
Expert Meditation Mentor
Director for Soul Science Activities
Mentors
Mrs. Nistala Sivakameswari, holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering and an M.A. in Vocal Music (March 2019) from SPMVV under the guidance of Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja Garu, Visakhapatnam. She has over 10 years of experience in teaching Classical and Devotional Music and is a B Grade AIR Devotional Artist from Visakhapatnam. She runs her own music institution, Sri Sadguru Kala Mandir in Vizag. She is a dedicated practitioner of music and meditation who strongly believes in the spiritual power of sound and discipline.
Mrs. Vasavi Chaganti, hailing from Kakinada and currently living in Bengaluru. She has learnt Carnatic music for 7 years from Smt T. Seetamma Rao Garu (AIR Veena Artist). Participated and won prizes in various competitions conducted by Saraswati Gana Sabha, Sri Rama Samajam and Sangitha Vidwath Sabha, Kakinada. Done her Master’s Degree in Electronics from Manchester Metropolitan University. Now pursuing her passion in teaching Carnatic music – Vocal at Sudarshini Academy of Music and Soul Science.
Mrs. Kosuru Krishnaveni completed her M.A. in Vocal Music and has received numerous awards in musical competitions and temple concerts. She has also participated in the prestigious Nadaneerajanam program at Tirumala. With over 7 years of teaching experience, she trains students of all age groups in Carnatic Vocal Music with dedication and passion.
Mrs. Ramaa began her musical journey at the age of 10 and later completed her Diploma in Music under the guidance of Smt. Ivaturi Jagadamba Garu. She believes in nurturing students through the blend of Raaga and soulful musical learning inspired by Sudarshini Academy’s vision.
Ms. Akshaya Murali is a disciple of Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja. She completed her Diploma in Carnatic Music from Andhra University and pursued her MA in Music from University of Madras. A versatile musician, she is a music composer, singer, music educator, and a dedicated practitioner of meditation. Deeply inspired by the connection between music and inner well-being, she aims to create intimate collective experiences through music and meditation. Through her initiative Naad Milan, she strives to spread spirituality and musical awareness, especially among the youth.
Ms. Prathibha P strongly believes that music connects Jeevatma and Paramatma and has chosen music as her life’s passionate profession. Coming from a spiritually and musically enriched family, she co-runs Sri Guru Raghavendra Sangeetham and Bharatanatyam School with her mother and sister. With over 10 years of teaching experience, she has been honoured with the Best Singer Award for Ramanagara District and continues to inspire aspirants through her dedication to Carnatic Music.
Ms. Saraswathi Deepthi recently pursued her M.A. in Music under the guidance and inspiration of Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja Garu. She has won several prizes in music competitions and temple concerts. She was awarded the title “Nightingale of JSS College, Ooty.” Inspired by the vision of “Music and Soul Science,” she continues her musical journey at Sudarshini Academy with the aspiration of transforming “Aspirants into Masters.”
Mrs. Santoshi Lakshmi is a preschool principal, parenting coach, meditation practitioner, and Carnatic Music mentor from Visakhapatnam. She earned her Diploma in Carnatic Music from Andhra University in 2018. Her musical journey continued under the guidance of Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja Garu, and she has been serving as a mentor at Sudarshini Academy for the past 3 years.
Mrs. Dharma Gowri is a Carnatic Music Tutor and meditation practitioner conducting free classes in music and meditation at ASK Foundation, Dondaparti. She holds Sangeetha Praveena, Certificate in Devotional Music, Diploma in Carnatic Music, Master’s Degree in Music, and TTC training in Music. She has been performing in musical concerts since 2006. Since 2017, she has continued her musical journey under the guidance of Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja Garu and actively contributes to Sudarshini Academy’s vision of Music and Soul Science with pride and dedication.
Dr. K. Sahitya is a dedicated music scholar, educator, and academician with a strong foundation in classical music and literature. She holds a Diploma in Music, an M.A. in Music, and completed her M.A. in Telugu in 2016, reflecting her deep connection with language, culture, and the arts. She later completed her Ph.D. in Music from Andhra University and is also learning violin with great interest. Coming from a traditional family background, she carries forward strong cultural values through her teaching. She personally trains students in both practical and theory, inspiring them through her knowledge, clarity, dedication, and passion for music.
Mrs. Amrithalekshmi V Assistant Professor in Carnatic Music, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam also is a performer in the field of Carnatic Music ( Violin & Vocal) . She holds an M.Phil. in Carnatic Music and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
With over 15 years of rich experience in the performance arena, she is an active violinist and vocalist, excelling both as a solo artist and as an accompanist. She has performed at several reputed sabhas and prestigious venues, including Sree Neelakantasivan Sangeeta Sabha, Trivandrum; Guruvayur Chembai Sangeetolsavam; Sree Nataraja Sangeeta Sabha, Varkala, Rangakalakendram under the Tourism Department, Government of Kerala etc.
Her dual expertise in academics and performance reflects her deep commitment to the tradition and propagation of Carnatic Music.
Mrs. Sandhya started her musical journey at the age of 16 and continued her training under the guidance of Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja Garu. She runs her own music institution, Akshara Sangeetha Nilayam. From being an aspirant at Sudarshini Academy to becoming a mentor, passion towards music has been truly inspiring.
Mrs. Vindhyavali Ameti holds Diploma in Carnatic Classical Music, a Degree in Light Music, and a PG Diploma in Music Therapy. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Classical Vocal Music at Padmavathi Music College under the guidance of Smt. Lakshmi Surya Teja. She has participated in group performances for TTD Nadaneerajanam Bhakti Sangeetham (2022) and performed at various TTD temples in Hyderabad and Chinna Tirupati. With experience in teaching Classical and Devotional Music, she is passionate about the spiritual and healing dimensions of music. A dedicated meditation practitioner since 2018 through Isha Foundation, she strongly believes in the transformative power of sound and classical music.
Mrs. Lakshmi Sanjanaa Bhavaraju is a passionate practitioner of Carnatic Music and a dedicated learner of Violin who began her musical journey at a young age under the guidance of Dr. Lakshmi Surya Teja Garu and completed her certification in Carnatic Vocal Music. She played a key role in designing the Sudarshini Academy Level 1 Textbook. Her journey from an aspirant to becoming a mentor and administrator at Sudarshini Academy reflects her commitment, creativity, and devotion towards Music and Soul Science. She strongly believes that music and meditation are the main sources behind her creativity and inner growth.
