Dear Friends, Supporters, and Well-Wishers, Greetings of peace and goodwill from Sandesha!

It gives me great joy and gratitude to welcome you to the digital home of the Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education® , a place where culture meets compassion, and learning blossoms into life. Nestled in the vibrant city of Mangaluru, Sandesha has been a living witness to the transformative power of the arts, values, and spiritual formation for over three decades.

From its humble beginnings in 1989, Sandesha has grown into a sanctuary of cultural excellence and human formation. Here, students dance, sing, draw, act, and speak not just to perform, but to express the beauty of life and the depth of human values. Our mission has always been more than instruction; it is inspiration. We believe that culture is not a luxury, but a necessity for a just and humane society.

What makes Sandesha unique is its ability to unite tradition with innovation, spirituality with creativity, and faith with dialogue. Our classrooms echo with the rhythms of Bharatanatyam and Yakshagana, the brush strokes of aspiring artists, and the voices of children discovering truth and goodness through value education. We are proud to have formed thousands of students, teachers, and cultural leaders who now serve society with compassion, dignity, and excellence.

As we look to the future, Sandesha is committed to expanding its reach through collaborative ventures, digital learning, interfaith dialogue, and empowering our youth with the tools of critical thinking and creative expression. We remain deeply rooted in our Indian heritage and guided by the Salesian vision of gentleness, humility, and inclusive love. I take this opportunity to thank our patrons, trustees, benefactors, and friends whose support and encouragement make our mission possible. Special thanks to Bishop Henry D’Souza (Chairman), Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha (Vice Chairman), and Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo (Trustee) for their wise leadership and blessing.

Whether you are a parent, educator, artist, student, or seek we invite you to journey with us. Come, be a part of the Sandesha family. Together, let us celebrate what is beautiful, form what is noble, and build what is lasting.

With warm regards and prayers

~ Fr Sudeep Paul