About Varruna Sanatan Siksha Foundation
Varruna Sanatan Siksha Foundation is an independent cultural and educational initiative dedicated to the study, preservation, and dissemination of the science, history, and philosophy of Hindu temples.
Our work is rooted in the belief that Hindu temples are not merely places of worship, but complex centers of knowledge—where architecture, astronomy, geology, acoustics, mathematics, ritual science, and philosophy converge. Much of this knowledge has been forgotten, fragmented, or misunderstood over time. Varruna exists to rediscover and present it with clarity and integrity.
Our Vision
To revive awareness of Sanatan knowledge systems by exploring Hindu temples as living repositories of science, culture, and civilizational memory—accessible to seekers, students, and researchers alike.
What We Study
Varruna focuses on understanding Hindu temples through multiple lenses, including:
Temple Architecture (Vastu & Shilpa Shastra) Studying rock-cut and structural temples, construction techniques, and material science. Astronomical & Geographical Alignment How temples align with solstices, equinoxes, rivers, magnetic fields, and celestial events. Ritual Science The logic behind temple rituals, sound (mantra), light, water, and energy flow. Historical Continuity Tracing temples across eras—pre-Mauryan, Gupta, early medieval, and regional dynasties. Forgotten & Lesser-Known Sites Bringing attention to temples and traditions excluded from mainstream narratives.
How Varruna Works
Varruna Sanatan Siksha Foundation operates as a learning and exploration platform, not a dogmatic institution.
Our approach includes:
📚 Research-based writing grounded in scriptures, inscriptions, archaeology, and oral traditions 🏛️ Temple studies focusing on structure, symbolism, and engineering 🕉️ Interpretative education, explaining why temples were built the way they were ✍️ Documentation of lesser-known histories and regional traditions 🌐 Public knowledge sharing through articles, visual narratives, and educational content
We do not claim final answers.
We encourage inquiry, observation, and respectful questioning.
What Makes Varruna Different
We separate belief from study, while respecting both We focus on process and design, not just mythology We highlight women, artisans, and forgotten contributors to temple culture We avoid sensationalism and remain grounded in sources
Varruna is not about proving superiority—it is about understanding inheritance.
Our Name: Varruna
The name Varruna symbolizes cosmic order, hidden laws, and balance—principles that underlie both nature and ancient knowledge systems.
It reflects our purpose: to explore the unseen structures that hold civilizations together.
Our Commitment
Varruna Sanatan Siksha Foundation is committed to:
Intellectual honesty Cultural responsibility Respect for all Dharmic paths Preservation without distortion
This platform exists for those who seek to learn, not argue—to understand, not reduce.
**“When temples are studied, not just visited,
civilization begins to speak again.”**