Our Story: From a 1941 Foundation
to a Global Ecosystem
The story of Dharte begins in 1941. While the world has changed immeasurably since then, our roots remain firm — we still operate from the very same office where it all started over eighty years ago.
The Vision
In 1989, Prakash Thadani established a retreat on Madh Island named Dharti — a Sanskrit word meaning Earth. It was created as a sanctuary for peace and sustainability, offering a necessary escape from the pace of Mumbai.
As the internet arrived, Prakash saw an opportunity to scale this vision. He began sharing data-driven insights on natural healing, sustainability, and spiritual growth. What started as a personal newsletter for friends soon became a widely recognised blueprint for conscious living.
The Evolution
Following Prakash's passing, his son, Tarun Thadani, rebooted the mission in 2021. Rebranded as Dharte, the company was trademarked and transformed into a modern provider of wellness and sustainable products.
By 2026, the business evolved into its current architecture: Dharte LLP. Under this single umbrella, we transitioned to a global membership model, focused on training a network of promoters to champion a more sustainable way of life across the world.
Our Mission Today
Today, Dharte is more than a company — it is a complete ecosystem. We are dedicated to integrating human wellness with the health of the planet, ensuring that every product and service we offer contributes to a more resilient future.
We organise the marketplace around the four elements of Earth — Earth, Water, Wind, Fire — and the six dimensions of life: Health, Wealth, Family, Love, Environment, Happiness. Every listing carries one or more of each, so a buyer searching for "Fire · Happiness" finds ceremonies, dynamic meditation and spiritual growth; "Earth · Environment" finds regenerative farming, herbalism and sustainable goods.
- Established 1941 · A legacy of stability and long-term thinking.
- Global Reach · Now operating worldwide with a mission-driven community.
- Total Ecosystem · A unified approach to sustainability and health.