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Ramana Sunritya Aalaya

RASA- Ramana Sunritya Aaalya is an organization founded in 1989 by Dr.Ambika Kameshwar The relentless enthusiasm of Educators, Child Development Specialists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Visual and Performing Arts Specialists …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Ramana Sunritya Aalaya

RASA- Ramana Sunritya Aaalya is an organization founded in 1989 by Dr.Ambika Kameshwar The relentless enthusiasm of Educators, Child Development Specialists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Visual and Performing Arts Specialists under the able leadership of Dr Ambika Kameshwar from 1989, has been able to strive hard to achieve Empowerment to all through Unifying Experience of Indian Theatre Art techniques which helps in fostering holistic development in individuals with mental and physical challenges. By Definition, and by nature, the Theatre Arts are inclusive and therefore foster Holistic Development without differentiation. They provide a space that breaks barriers of every kind, including those caused by differences in intellectual or physical ability, and fosters Self Exploration Dr. Ambika Kameshwar & her team have been successful …

Founded
Headquarters
Chennai
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

RASA- Ramana Sunritya Aaalya is an organization founded in 1989 by Dr.Ambika Kameshwar The relentless enthusiasm of Educators, Child Development Specialists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Visual and Performing Arts Specialists under the able leadership of Dr Ambika Kameshwar from 1989, has been able to strive hard to achieve Empowerment to all through Unifying Experience of Indian Theatre Art techniques which helps in fostering holistic development in individuals with mental and physical challenges. By Definition, and by nature, the Theatre Arts are inclusive and therefore foster Holistic Development without differentiation. They provide a space that breaks barriers of every kind, including those caused by differences in intellectual or physical ability, and fosters Self Exploration Dr. Ambika Kameshwar & her team have been successful in transforming the lives of more than 10,000 children & adults from both under privileged differently able backgrounds. Currently RASA has a full time dedicated team of 25 staff members, including all of the above mentioned experts and all of them have undergone intensive training in RASA's area of work - namely Life Skills Training and Holistic Empowerment through The Theatre Arts - as RASA provides a one year University Recognized Training Course for its Trainers. Our work of the past two and half decades has been well recognized and we have received several Awards for our work , including the 'For The Sake Of Honor' which is the highest Award of the Rotary , The Titles of Bharata Kala Ratna , Seva Kala Bharathi , Bharathi Praskar , Sathya Seva Sundaram Samskara Ratna and the prestigious Kalaimamani Award from the Govt. of Tamil Nadu Currently RASA has a full time dedicated team of 25 staff members and 8 to 10 volunteers helping on a regular basis. The NGO sustains itself by donations from individuals, groups of individuals and organizations who believe in Empowerment to all. This is an appeal to you to make R

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags
Operating countries (2)
India United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in India
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 30

Red flags

· All clear
FCRA registration suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
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Ramana Sunritya Aalaya is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chennai, India. It is registered with the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 30/100 for arts & culture charities in India.

Ramana Sunritya Aalaya has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in India is 30/100.

Ramana Sunritya Aalaya is located in Chennai, India. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 77/94, 1st floor Greenways Road, R.A.Puram, India.

Ramana Sunritya Aalaya is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in India.

Ramana Sunritya Aalaya has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Registrar of Societies. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

RASA- Ramana Sunritya Aaalya is an organization founded in 1989 by Dr.Ambika Kameshwar The relentless enthusiasm of Educators, Child Development Specialists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Visual and Performing Arts Specialists under the able leadership of Dr Ambika Kameshwar from 1989, has been able to strive hard to achieve Empowerment to all through Unifying Experience of Indian Theatre Art techniques which helps in fostering holistic development in individuals with mental and physical challenges. By Definition, and by nature, the Theatre Arts are inclusive and therefore foster Holistic Development without differentiation. They provide a space that breaks barriers of every kind, including those caused by differences in intellectual or physical ability, and fosters Self... Ramana Sunritya Aalaya is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in India. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among arts & culture charities registered in India: Ramana Sunritya Aalaya's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is above the peer average of 30/100.

Ramana Sunritya Aalaya is registered in India. Donations to organizations with 80G certification are eligible for a 50% or 100% deduction from taxable income, depending on the organization's classification. Check whether the organization holds a valid 80G certificate.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

A call for volunteers at RASA’s annual day - The Hindu
Feb 2026
www.thehindu.com
Differently abled people to perform dance dramas, skits in Chennai - The Times of India
Dec 2025
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
RASA School Uses Theatre To Teach Kids with Disabilities in Chennai, B'luru - The Better India
Jul 2025
thebetterindia.com
Gurushankar presents his salangai pooja. He is a neuro-divergent achiever with Downs Syndrome - MYLAPORE TIMES -
May 2025
www.mylaporetimes.com
A dance drama depicting the lives of saints - The New Indian Express
Feb 2024
www.newindianexpress.com
Music, dance and dance-drama. Your donation to this event supports special needs community. - MYLAPORE TIMES -
Feb 2020
www.mylaporetimes.com
200 artistes with disabilities to perform in dance-theatre production in Chennai - The News Minute
Feb 2019
www.thenewsminute.com
Events ahead: Eating out. Sales. Workshops. Entertainment. - MYLAPORE TIMES -
Nov 2018
www.mylaporetimes.com
An inclusive glimpse into the lives of surrendering saints - The New Indian Express
Feb 2018
www.newindianexpress.com
Braille embosser donated - The New Indian Express
Oct 2012
www.newindianexpress.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in India, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ramana Sunritya Aalaya This page 37 - -
Nepathya 30 - -
Sarvagna Cultural Trust 30 - -
Sarvodaya Youth Organisation 30 - -
Ramananda Trust 30 - -
Asha 30 - -
Jagran 30 - -
Wynad Social Service Society 30 - -
Nobel Laurate Mother Theresa Charitable Trust 30 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
NGO Darpan Portal (NITI Aayog)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No FCRA / 12A annual return on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ramana Sunritya Aalaya

What is Ramana Sunritya Aalaya?
Ramana Sunritya Aalaya is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Chennai, India. RASA- Ramana Sunritya Aaalya is an organization founded in 1989 by Dr.Ambika Kameshwar The relentless enthusiasm of Educators, Child Development Specialists, Psychologists, Counsellors, Visual and Performing Arts Specialists under the able leadership of Dr Ambika Kameshwar from 1989, has been able to strive hard to achieve Empowerment to all through Unifying Experience of Indian Theatre Art techniques which helps in fostering holistic development in individuals with mental and physical challenges. By Definition, and by nature, the Theatre Arts are inclusive and therefore foster Holistic Development without differentiation. They provide a space that breaks barriers of every kind, including those caused by differences in intellectual or physical ability, and fosters Self Exploration Dr. Ambika Kameshwar & her team have been successful in transforming the lives of more than 10,000 children & adults from both under privileged differently able backgrounds. Currently RASA has a full time dedicated team of 25 staff members, including all of the above mentioned experts and all of them have undergone intensive training in RASA's area of work - namely Life Skills Training and Holistic Empowerment through The Theatre Arts - as RASA provides a one year University Recognized Training Course for its Trainers. Our work of the past two and half decades has been well recognized and we have received several Awards for our work , including the 'For The Sake Of Honor' which is the highest Award of the Rotary , The Titles of Bharata Kala Ratna , Seva Kala Bharathi , Bharathi Praskar , Sathya Seva Sundaram Samskara Ratna and the prestigious Kalaimamani Award from the Govt. of Tamil Nadu Currently RASA has a full time dedicated team of 25 staff members and 8 to 10 volunteers helping on a regular basis. The NGO sustains itself by donations from individuals, groups of individuals and organizations who believe in Empowerment to all. This is an appeal to you to make R
When was Ramana Sunritya Aalaya founded?
Ramana Sunritya Aalaya was founded in 1989.
Where is Ramana Sunritya Aalaya located?
Headquartered in Chennai, India. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Ramana Sunritya Aalaya trustworthy?
Ramana Sunritya Aalaya has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ramana Sunritya Aalaya's website?
http://www.rasaindia.org
Are donations to Ramana Sunritya Aalaya tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of India under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.