The story of the Ashramam
Swami Ananthanantha Saraswathi, a disciple of Pujya Swami Omkarananda, founded the Jagath Guru Vedavyasa Ashramam in Tenkasi in 2004. For thirteen years it was a place of study, worship and service.
After Swamiji attained Mahasamadhi in 2017, the Ashramam fell silent. It has now been inactive for nearly nine years.
Volunteers trained in the tradition of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswathi have come together to restore it — so that the teaching continues, and the people of Tenkasi once again have a centre for Dharma in their daily lives.
What the revived Ashramam will offer
- Vedanta studyRegular classes in the scriptures, in the Guru–Shishya tradition.
- Satsang and festivalsSatsangs, bhajans and festival celebrations for the local community.
- SamskarasGuidance and support for samskaras and family observances.
- Temple priestsSupport for local temple priests and traditional practitioners.
Why give
Giving to preserve knowledge — Vidya Daanam — is among the highest forms of giving in our tradition. Restoring a centre where the scriptures are taught honours the debt we owe to the rishis, and keeps the Guru–Shishya parampara alive for the generations after us.
Donations to Aram Valartha Naayaki Sevai Maiyam may be eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G. For an 80G receipt or a bank transfer, contact us.