Early Life and Journey into
Media & Film Industry
Puneeth Sharman is a spiritual researcher, temple documentary filmmaker, and the Founder of Sanatana TV Charitable Trust. He is dedicated to making the spiritual wisdom of Sanatana Dharma simple, accessible, and meaningful for the modern generation.
He began his journey through YouTube and Facebook, sharing devotional and spiritual content to spread the knowledge of Sanatana Dharma. His videos gained widespread appreciation, leading to the creation of two dedicated YouTube channels — Fridaytalks and Sanatana TV.
Over the years, he has produced 100+ spiritual videos and documentaries covering the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, sacred pilgrimage sites, temples, and Kshetra Mahatmyas, including Arunachala, Kashi, and Chidambaram. His work has reached more than 300,000 followers across social media platforms, inspiring spiritual seekers and devotees.
Through his research and documentaries, he brings the history, significance, traditions, and spiritual messages of ancient temples and sacred places to people through visual storytelling.
Through Sanatana Travels, he organizes spiritual pilgrimages to Kashi, Arunachala, and other sacred Kshetras across India, helping pilgrims understand and experience their deeper spiritual significance.
Through the Sanatana TV Charitable Trust, numerous Homas and Yajnas have been conducted for the welfare of society. At Arunachala, more than 50,000 meals have been served through Annadanam to Sadhus, pilgrims, and those in need.
The Shankara Sannidhi Ashrama in Tiruvannamalai was established primarily for Sadhu Seva and daily Annadanam. The Ashrama also conducts Rudrabhishekam, Kala Bhairava Upasana, Mantra Japa Sadhana, and various spiritual programs.
Puneeth Sharman also guides interested spiritual seekers through online and in-person sessions on Mantra Japa Vidhi and Mantra Purashcharana Vidhi, helping them approach traditional spiritual practices with proper understanding and discipline