Biography

Dr. Ketu Ramachandrasekhar is the Co-Founder of Bharat Ke Wow, an initiative dedicated to documenting, preserving, and promoting the rich civilizational heritage of Bharat through research, education, storytelling, and public engagement. With a deep commitment to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), he works to make the wisdom of Bharat accessible to students, scholars, and the wider public.
He also serves as the Director – Knowledge Products at Siddhanta Knowledge Foundation, where he leads the development and dissemination of academic and educational resources in the field of Indian Knowledge Systems.
His academic journey, deeply rooted in Indian epistemology, culminated in a Doctorate from the University of Madras, where he was awarded the prestigious Prince of Wales Medal for outstanding scholarly excellence. His interdisciplinary research spans Indian Knowledge Systems, Neuro-Aesthetics, Indian Rhetorics, and the intellectual traditions of classical Bharat.
Dr. Ramachandrasekhar is an INFOSYS Fellow under the Academic Development Programme of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. He was also selected among one hundred young scholars from across the country for an advanced academic programme under the Ministry of Culture, recognizing his contributions to the study and dissemination of India's cultural heritage.
His scholarly engagement extends internationally through academic interactions across Europe, including serving as a panel member for academic discussions at Aix-Marseille University. Alongside his academic pursuits, he has performed as an actor in Sanskrit theatre productions by Samskrita Ranga and has authored several books on Indian culture, heritage, and philosophy.
A passionate teacher and practitioner of India's spiritual traditions, Dr. Ramachandrasekhar regularly conducts lectures, workshops, and certificate courses on Kashmir Shaivism, Pratyabhijñā philosophy, Tantra traditions, and Śrīvidyā at universities, cultural institutions, and research centres across Bharat.
He attributes all his academic, intellectual, and spiritual accomplishments to the guidance and blessings of his revered Guru, Vidya Vachaspati Brahmashri Goda Venkateshwara Shastri, whose teachings continue to inspire his lifelong pursuit of knowledge and service to Bharatiya civilization.