Preserving Lineage. Cultivating Wisdom.
The International Foundation for Tantra and Vedic Heritage was conceptualized by Rajib Sarma. The Foundation has been created and is managed by a collective of initiated sādhakas belonging to the Kulācāra Tantra Mārga of Kamakhya.
It functions as a multidisciplinary spiritual, educational, cultural, research, and heritage institution with a focused commitment to Tantra, Vedic knowledge systems, Indic spiritual traditions, cultural and historical heritage, religious socio-anthropology, and lineage-based sādhanā practices.
The International Foundation for Tantra and Vedic Heritage is registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1882 as a Public Charitable, Religious and Educational Trust. This institutional framework ensures that all activities of the Foundation are guided by scholarly integrity, cultural responsibility, and a non-commercial ethos.
As global interest in Tantra continues to grow, authentic lineage-based transmission remains increasingly rare. The Foundation exists to serve as a responsible institutional bridge between the living Kulācāra Tantra tradition rooted in Kamakhya and the contemporary world of sincere spiritual inquiry and disciplined practice.
All activities of the Foundation are governed by scholarly integrity, cultural responsibility, and a strictly non-commercial ethos. Ritual-related offerings are understood as devotional contributions rather than transactional fees. No donor or contributor holds governance or decision-making authority. The Foundation exists to serve the lineage and preserve sacred knowledge, not to operate within a commercial framework.
A defined community aligned with lineage, scholarship, and disciplined stewardship
Disciplined sādhakas, rooted in paramparā and kula. The Foundation exists to preserve transmission — not promote personalities.
Researchers engaging manuscripts, ritual systems, oral traditions and lived spiritual cultures.
Academic, cultural, and public bodies engaging without ideological, political, or sectarian alignment.
Individuals and families supporting authentic wisdom with discretion, humility, and respect for institutional autonomy.
The intersection of Sādhanā and Scholarship — a synergistic pathway to wisdom
Facilitating initiation (dīkṣā), training, and ritual practice in strict accordance with the Kulācāra Tantra paramparā. All practices preserved in fidelity to their source traditions.
Upholding the traditional Gurukula model to preserve depth, rigor, and lineage authenticity.
Conservation, digitization, translation, and responsible publication of rare manuscripts across Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain Tantric traditions. Safeguarding endangered knowledge systems and fragile textual heritage.
Supporting affiliated study and practice centres worldwide to cultivate authentic, lineage-aligned nodes of learning and disciplined engagement.
The Foundation's office, reference library, digitization station, and manuscript archive
The Trust operates through a structured institutional framework
In pursuit of its multidisciplinary mission, the Foundation intends to:
2012 – 2026
Rajib Sarma and Bandana Sarma initiate the systematic exploration, collection, and preservation of endangered manuscripts and textual materials.
Collection of 500+ manuscripts and 5,000+ rare books. Expansion of manuscript holdings and rare book archives. Digitization and preservation initiatives commence. Early publications on Tantra and Dashamahavidya traditions released.
Strengthening of institutional structure with the inclusion of Muthyala Rajesh Babu and Muthyala Kalpana Raj, supporting strategic development and governance formation.
Formal registration of the Trust under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. Formalizing a decade of ongoing preservation and lineage-support initiatives.
The Founder Trustees guiding the Foundation's mission
Founder Trustee, Ācārya & Kuladhāraka
A hereditary Chandīpāthaka priest of the Kamakhya Temple and a Pūrṇābhiseka sādhaka of the Kulācāra Tantra Mārga. Recipient of the Krishi Visharad Samman from the Government of India. Founder of the Foundation for History and Heritage Studies. Co-Founder and Advisor of International Centre for Tantrik Research. Has been guiding international PhD scholars since 2005 from institutions including CIIS San Francisco and University of Rome. Delivering guest lectures for post-graduate students at CIIS. Partner in a project under the Endangered Archives Programme sponsored by the British Library. Established a reference library of 25,000+ hard copies and 15,000+ soft copies. Created the research-based documentary film "WHO IS BAUL" in collaboration with Vikram Sampath and Ricky Kej.
Founder Trustee, Head – Finance & Compliance
Descendant of a hereditary Chandipathak Priest Family and Pūrṇābhiseka Sādhaka. Custodian of an extensive reference library and archive. Collaborator in research-based projects related to conservation and sustainable utilization of agrobiodiversity sponsored by UN Environment (UNEP), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT and ICAR since 2003. Managing the Trademark Registered Brand "NATIVE BASKET" promoting Heirloom Native Crop Varieties of North East India.
Founder Trustee, Chairman of the Executive Council
A Shaktābhiṣeka sādhaka with over 35 years of entrepreneurial and leadership experience across technology, agriculture, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Known for scaling systems from concept to execution. His journey reflects a progressive evolution — from building technology-driven businesses to developing large-scale, ground-level agri and resource enterprises, both in India and overseas. He combines systems thinking from IT with field execution in agriculture and infrastructure-intensive sectors.
Founder Trustee, Head – Education & Sādhanā Programs
A Shaktābhiṣeka sādhaka and senior corporate leader with expertise in human resources, governance, and organizational systems. Focused on people-centric leadership and operational discipline. She has played a key role in supporting and scaling agri-business operations by establishing robust HR systems, administrative controls, and compliance frameworks across group companies.
Strategic and institutional guidance in support of mission integrity, compliance, and long-term sustainability
A clear and mandatory separation between spiritual authority and administrative governance ensures institutional balance, continuity, and accountability. All funds are utilized exclusively in furtherance of the Foundation's charitable, educational, and heritage preservation objects. The trust maintains rigorous financial discipline and full audit transparency.
All contributions are voluntary and non-commercial in nature. Financial support confers no governance control or decision-making rights within the trust.
| Name of the Trust | International Foundation for Tantra and Vedic Heritage (IFTVH) |
| Legal Status | Public Charitable, Religious, and Educational Trust |
| Date of Registration | 16 January 2026 |
| Place of Registration | Guwahati, Kamrup (Metro), Assam |
| Trust Registration No. | 2026/IGR15/4/112 |
| PAN | AACIT5710P |
| DARPAN Registration ID | AS/2026/0979943 |
| Registered Office | Maligaon Chariali, Near Overbridge, P.O. Pandu, Guwahati – 781012, Assam, India |
Conservation, digitization, translation, and safeguarding of endangered manuscripts, rare texts, and traditional knowledge systems.
Development and maintenance of sādhanā halls, study environments, and institutional facilities necessary for lineage-aligned practice and learning.
Support for scholars, researchers, sādhakas, and educational initiatives dedicated to preserving authentic traditions.
Annadana (food distribution) and related service programs aligned with the Foundation's spiritual and cultural mission.
Support for the Foundation is not merely a contribution but participation in the preservation of a living knowledge tradition at risk of erosion and misinterpretation. We invite responsible and disciplined stewardship to help ensure that this sacred heritage remains accessible to future generations.