Our Legacy

Founded by Marumamula Venkataramana Sharma, a veteran journalist with over 30 years of expertise in the media industry, Darshanam is more than just a publication. It is a mission.

• 22 Years of Excellence: We have maintained an unbroken streak of publication, adhering to the highest standards of spiritual journalism.
• 35+ Special Publications: Beyond our monthly issues, we have published over 35 unique books and special editions focusing on profound spiritual topics.
• A Holistic Mission: Our work extends beyond the printing press into active social, cultural, and linguistic spheres.

Our Mission

Darshanam is committed to:

• Preserving and propagating Sanathana Dharma
• Honouring Jagadguru’s, Peethadhipathis and Paramahamsa Parivrajaka
• Honouring religious scholars, and dharmic contributors
• Promoting Telugu and Sanskrit literature
• Serving society through knowledge, reverence, and tradition

Key Initiatives & Events

1. Guru Vandanam
We believe in Honouring the wisdom of the enlightened. Through our flagship program, Guru Vandanam, we organize grand public ceremonies to felicitate:

• Jagadguru's
• Yatishwaras and Peethadhipathis
• Paramahamsa Parivrajaka

List of Guruvandanam performed by Darshanam

1. Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahaswami – Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
2. Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Nischalananda Saraswati Mahaswami – Purvamnaya Puri Govardhana Peetham.
3. Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Swaroopananda Saraswati Maharaj – Uttaramnaya Badari & Paschimamnaya Dwaraka Peethams.
4. Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Mahaswami – Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham (60th Peetharohana Mahotsavam).
5. Sri Sri Sri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamy – Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham.
6. Sri Sri Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamy – Avadhoota Datta Peetham
7. Sri Sri Sri Siddheswarananda Bharati Swamy – Kurtalam Siddheswari Peetham (Peetharohana Pushkarotsavam).
8. Sri Sri Sri Madhavananda Saraswati Swamy – Sri Gurumadanananda Peetham (Peetharohana Pushkarotsavam).
9. Sadguru Sri Sivananda Murthy Garu – Sri Saiva Peetham.

 

2. Guru Satkaram
Recognizing those who ignite the spark of faith in others, Darshanam hosts Guru Satkaram to honour religious scholars and activists who work tirelessly to spread Dharma among the masses.
List of Guru Satkaram performed by Darshanam

1. Sri Tummala Narendra Chowdary (Founder, Rachana TV) Presented with the Dharmika Varenya title and a Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to the media and dharma.
2. Sri M.V.R. Sastry (Senior Editor, Andhra Bhoomi) Honoured with the Dharmika Varenya title and a Lifetime Achievement Award for his journalistic and dharmic contributions.
3. Bramhasri Palakurthi Nrusimharama Siddhanti Awarded the Dharmika Varenya title and a Swarna Kankanam (Golden Bracelet). He was honored with a traditional Pallaki Seva (Palanquin Procession) by then Chief Minister Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao.
4. Bramhasri Madugula Manikya Somayajulu (Veda Vidyanidhi) Conferred with the Dharmika Varenya title and Swarna Kankanam. He was honored with a Pallaki Seva led by Sri Ram Madhav.
5. Bramhasri Chaganti Koteswara Rao (Nov 2019) On the occasion of Darshanam’s 15th Anniversary, he was honored with the Dharmika Varenya title, a Pallaki Seva, and Swarna Kankanam.
6. Bramhasri Samavedam Shanmukha Sharma (Nov 2019) Honored during the 15th-anniversary celebrations for his exceptional service in spreading Vedic knowledge.
7. Bramhasri Salaka Raghunatha Sharma A prestigious Guru Satkaram ceremony was held in the holy city of Varanasi (Kashi) to honour his Sanskrit and Telugu scholarship.
8. Dr. Garikipati Narasimha Rao (Maha Sahasravadhani) Honored during Darshanam’s 18th Anniversary at Ravindra Bharathi with a grand Guru Satkaram.
9. Bramhasri Dorbala Prabhakara Sharma (Dec 2023) A unique Guru Satkara Saptaham (week-long celebration) was held, starting at Sainikpuri Shankara Mutt and concluding with a grand ceremony at Ravindra Bharathi.
10. Bramhasri Dr. Vaddiparti Padmakar (Jan 2024) Honored with a Guru Satkaram following his grand Shatavadhanam at the Telangana Saraswatha Parishad.
11. Bramhasri Dr. Vaddiparti Padmakar (July 2025) Honored again in Kashi during the "Kashi Telugu Sangamam" for completing his 25th Satavadhanam.
12. Bramhasri Madugula Nagaphani Sharma (Dec 2025) Conferred with the Dharmika Varenya title, Swarna Kankanam, and Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony included Pallaki Seva, Pushpabhishekam, and Pada Puja.
13. Bramhasri Sankaramanchi Ramakrishna Sastry (Dec 2025) Honored with the prestigious Gandapherundam & Lifetime Achievement Award.
14. Bramhasri Challa Srinivasa Sharma (Dec 2025) Honored with the Gandapherundam & Lifetime Achievement Award.
15. Bramhasri Uppala Dhadiyam Bharata Sharma (Jan 2026) Felicitated during his Satavadhanam performance, marking a continued tradition of Honouring literary excellence.