Sri Sathya Kumar Mutturaga, manager and director of Nalanda Retreat Center.

Kumar has developed an extensive knowledge of Ayurvedic plants, their cultivation, and their therapeutic effects through his work managing several spice gardens in Sri Lanka. He is also an Ayurvedic massage practitioner, using oils and medicinal herbal compresses. And, according to tradition, he performs rituals to clear away obstacles at the start of any new venture.

He currently cultivates his own spice garden at Nalanda Centre and we have established a dedicated unit for Ayurvedic treatments, including massages, Shirodhara, and steam baths.

Building Nalanda Center:

– He acquired architectural skills during several constructions in association with Western investors.
– He has formed a solid team of reliable workers who are devoted to their remarkable work!
– He managed constructions, purchases, maintenance and at the same time, takes care of participants and masters everyday challenges regarding our Center.