Scholar of Sanskrit and Ancient Knowledge Systems

M. Raghuram Bhattacharya, from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, holds a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from Madras University. He has studied the Krishna Yajurveda and is a disciple of Guruji Vibhakar Tiwari.

Bhattacharya actively researches ancient texts such as the Dhanurveda and Shilpa Shastram, contributing significantly to the revival and preservation of India’s traditional knowledge systems.

Coordinator, Hyderabad Branch, Isodhan

Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, K. Sreenivas Rao is a 73-year-old retired ONGC employee (retired in 2013). In 2023, he began his journey into Dhanurveda under the guidance of Guruji Vibhakar Tiwari.

With a deep passion for reviving this ancient martial art, Rao continues to expand his knowledge while actively supporting efforts to preserve and promote Dhanurveda. He currently serves as the Coordinator of Isodhan’s Hyderabad branch, guiding local initiatives and fostering community engagement in traditional archery.

Archery Researcher and Co-Founder of Isodhan

Originally from Indore and now based in Farmington, Minnesota, Pankaj Gandhi began his journey in archery in 2018. The following year, he turned his attention to the ancient roots of Indian archery. Finding limited resources on Dhanurveda, he embarked on his own independent research into the subject.

In 2020, his work culminated in his first presentation on the Sangam Talk YouTube channel, where he spoke on the composite bows of the Indian subcontinent. That same year, Vibhakar Guruji invited him to join in the formation of Isodhan, an initiative dedicated to reviving, studying, and promoting India’s traditional archery heritage. Since then, Gandhi has contributed as Co-Founder of Isodhan, helping to expand awareness of the subcontinent’s rich archery traditions.