About the Founder
Ragasudha Vinjamuri is currently Associate Lecturer at the University of Sunderland in London with the Faculty of Business and Law. Born in Hyderabad, India, she is a post-graduate in Tourism and Hospitality Management and comes from a family who patronised arts and literature. She has learnt dance from Guru Dr Uma Rama Rao in Hyderabad and has relocated to London in 2006.
Recent events
2026 – Rudra-Varenyam, The Bhavan
A spellbinding celebration of India’s spiritual and artistic heritage unfolded through Rudra-Varenyam, a powerful fusion of scholarship and classical dance.
2025 – World Meditation Day-Collaborative Curtain-Raiser event with Brahmakumaris, House of Lords
This high-level event marking UN World Meditation Day 2025 convened Members of Parliament, peers, representatives from the legal and medical professions, disability rights advocates, senior officials from the police and the British Army, as well as leaders from the arts, media and civil society.
2025 – International Gita Mahotsav, The Nehru Centre
Spellbinding cultural expressions including dance, talks and presentations captivated a packed hall during this 90-minute programme.
2025 – UNESCO CID’s World Congress of Dance Research, Athens
Performers from across five continents have congregated at the 63rd World Congress of Dance Research in Athens, presenting a rich variety of dances ranging from Ballet, traditional, tribal, folk and classical forms from Mongolia to Mexico, from Canada to Croatia.
2025 – Pitru Vandana, Tribute to Fathers and Forefathers, The Nehru Centre
The event paid a unique tribute to forefathers and father figures whose contributions to performing arts, philosophy, spiritual literature, heritage, science, and thought leadership of India have been thoughtfully remembered through music and dance.
2025 – SAUHARDA, United Nations Cultural Diversity Day for Dialogue and Development, House of Lords
This event focussed on building bonds for Sustainable Development and was hosted by Baroness Verma, currently Co-Chair, U.N. Women UK and Chancellor for Roehampton University.
2025 – Maatru Vandana: Tributes to Mothers and Motherhood, The Bhavan
The program highlighted the role of mothers and Mother Goddesses (from Matsya Purana) in fostering values, protection, and mentoring.
2025 – Rhyme & Resonance (Kaavya Naadam), Silver Jubilee of International Mother Language Day, House of Lords
The 25th International Mother Language Day was celebrated at the British Parliament's House of Lords, organised by Sanskruti Centre.
2025 – YATRA, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Sanskruti Centre was invited to be part of this 2-day spectacle organised by The Bhavan, a premier charitable institution for Indian classical dance and music.
2024 – World Heritage Week, House of Lords
An engrossing event marking the World Heritage Week. Speeches and presentations by Senior Diplomats and cultural expressions by young ambassadors & professional artists have added sparkle to the event titled “Cultural Landscape and Understanding Diversity: SETU”.
2024 – Aadya Pujya- Sanskrit in Arts
The different forms of Ganesha as per Mudgala Purana, rarely explored in performing arts field has been presented.
2024 – Jalaanjali- World Poetry Day and World Water Day
Poems and cultural expressions in 20 languages of India and South Asia
2023 Hasta Shilpam
Hasta Shilpam highlighting weaving traditions_World Heritage Week
18 Oct 2023 – Role of Dance in Health & Wellness, and Community Cohesion
Dance and Music have a significant role in mental and physical health. Performing arts such as dance also bring communities together. Different dimensions shall be highlighted from different lenses in this very interesting event
2023 Relevance of Natyashastra
A talk on Natyashastra by multi-award recipient Prof. Radhavallabh Tripathi to mark South Asian Heritage Month was organised at the Nehru Centre.
2023 Ramaneeyam
Ramaneeyam event was organised at the House of Lords during which 18 different languages.
2023 MAITRI
MAITRI event was organised at the House of Lords with 5 countries and their diplomatic missions in the UK, highlighting the aspect that culture brings countries and communities together.
2023-Shivaji Rajyabhishek Anniversary
The 350th year of Shivaji’s Coronation was marked enthusiastically by different communities through song, poetry, dance and mono action presentations.
2023-Bhagavadajjukam
Bhagavadajjukam is more than 1000-year-old Sanskrit Prahasana drama (Farce) attributed to Bodhayanakavi.
2023-Sapta Tandava
The seven types of cosmic dance of Lord Shiva were presented highlighting the context and story of each of the Tandavas.