About Krishnaveni Ashrayadhama

About Our Ashrayadhama

Peaceful Living in a Warm and Nurturing Environment

To honor and preserve the legacy of Late Smt. Krishnaveni and Shri Biliyar Govinda Bhat by maintaining the ancestral home and property as a memorial for future generations, fostering a unified family entity, and creating a nurturing environment that supports senior citizens and promotes holistic health and wellness through traditional Ayurvedic practices.

Trusted Home For Our Seniors

Our mission

Nurturing Legacy, Empowering Well-being.

The mission of the Salmara Govinda Bhat Family Trust is to honor and preserve the legacy of Late Smt. Krishnaveni and Shri Biliyar Govinda Bhat by creating and sustaining a nurturing and supportive environment for senior citizens, while promoting holistic health and wellness through traditional Ayurvedic practices.

Our vision

Preserving a Legacy of Heritage and Service.

The Salmara Govinda Bhat Family Trust was established to honour and preserve the legacy of Late Smt. Krishnaveni and Shri Biliyar Govinda Bhat, affectionately known as Govinda Master. The trust is dedicated to maintaining the ancestral home and property in Kurkal village, Kaup Taluk, Udupi District, Karnataka.

Krishnaveni Ashraydhama mission of compassionate care

Explore our Residential Facilities designed for comfortable senior living.

Trusted Choice for Senior Care

Compassionate Care and Nurturing Environment for Seniors

A fulfilling life begins with compassionate care, comfort and peace of mind.

Abode for Seniors

Compassionate and Personalized Care

Individual attention focused on dignity, comfort and emotional well-being.

Comfortable Living with Complete Safety

Thoughtfully designed spaces that offer security, independence and peace of mind.

Holistic Wellness & Healthy Aging

Integrated healthcare and Ayurvedic wellness support that encourage a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.

Our Governance

Board of Trustees

Biliyar Padmanabha Bhat

B.Sc, LLB.

A retired banker by profession, he is well educated and well experienced in Financial Administrative Affairs. The family patriarch, educated in Udupi, settled in Salmara, is always available for the cause.

Venugopal Narayan Thanthry

Bachelor of Engineering (BE)

He is an Information technology professional, retired after a long stint with IBM. He has vast experience in team building and management. A true believer in Ayurveda, he is the person whose vision is now incorporated.

Haridas Bhat

BCom, FCA

A professional Chartered Accountants in Practice in the commercial capital of India. Graduated in Udupi he has the roots firmly placed in the Salmara House. With his experience in running the firm and the Consulting in Audit and Taxation, he is very handy in the management of the Trust.

Shashidhar Narayan Tantry

BE, MTech, PHD.

Being a strong academician he is currently heading the department in an Engineering College. He is well educated across the globe and now settled in Bengaluru. His outlook and the future plans made him associated with the trust. Youngest of all the trustees, he has a long innings to play in social service.

Dr. Ramesha Mithanthaya I

Chief Executive Officer

CEO of Krishnaveni Ashraya Dhama and Ayurveda Center,
Salmara, Shankarapura Post,
Kaup Taluk, Udupi District,
Pin: 574115.

Meet the specialist

Ayurveda Professional Team

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. K. Lakshmeesh Upadhya

+91 9845503677

38+ Years Practice 28+ Years Teaching Kaumarabhritya Expert

AYURVEDIC CONSULTANT

Tradition of Healing, Backed by Decades of Clinical Excellence

Dr. K. Lakshmeesh Upadhya is an experienced Ayurveda Physician and Ayurvedic Pediatrician at our Krishnaveni Ayurvedic Wellness Centre with over 40 years of experience in treating chronic neuromuscular disorders, bone and joint diseases, skin conditions, behavioural and developmental disorders in children through authentic ayurvedic therapies and classical ayurvedic medicines. He is also a distinguished Kaumarabhritya expert with 38+ years of clinical practice and 28+ years of teaching experience. He served as the Principal of Alva's Ayurveda Medical College, Moodabidri, and the Principal of JSS Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru. He also served as the Medical Superintendent of Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mangaluru, contributing extensively to patient care and medical administration. His distinguished career further includes serving as an Ayurveda Consultant at Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Agency, Kolar Gold Fields, and as a Medical Officer at Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy, Bengaluru.

Education

MD (Ayu), Gujarat Ayurved University
BAMS, University of Mysore

Roles

Medical Superintendent
Professor & HOD – Kaumarabhritya

Achievements

Lifetime Achievement Award
Clinical Research Leader
Recognized PG Guide

Contributions

Clinical Trials Investigator
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Public Health Ayurveda Lectures

Medical Officer

Dr. Anupama Kodancha