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Pujyasri Swami Omkarananda Mahaswamigal's

Sri SwamiChidbhavanandaAshramam

Immerse yourself in the traditional wisdom of Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and classical Tamil scriptures preserved under the grace of Pujyasri Swami Omkarananda Mahaswamigal.

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Our Founder

Pujyasri Swami Omkarananda Mahaswamigal

Founder of Sri Swami Chidbhavananda Ashramam

Pujyasri Omkarananda Mahaswamigal was born in a Vaidika family, deeply rooted in tradition and culture. He embraced the Vedic lifestyle from early childhood. An erudite scholar and Ganapati in his purvashrama, he was proficient in both Tamil and Sanskrit Vedanta texts.

  • Born in a Vaidika family
  • Vedic lifestyle from early childhood
  • Tamil and Sanskrit Vedanta scholar
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One who works for purity of mind never loses. He learns to cleanse his mind from texts such as Thirukural.

Our Acharyas & Spiritual Guides

Guided by a lineage of revered saints, scholars, and spiritual leaders

  • Spiritual Luminary

    SRI SWAMI CHIDBHAVANANDA

    Swami Chidbhavananda (1898–1985) was a renowned Indian spiritual leader, philosopher, educationist and prolific author, born in Senguttaipalayam near Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. Inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, he renounced worldly pursuits and dedicated his life to spiritual enlightenment, education and service to humanity. He founded Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam at Thirupparaithurai in 1942 and established several educational institutions to promote value-based education and character building. A prolific writer who authored 186 books, his celebrated commentary on the Bhagavad Gita continues to inspire readers across generations. His life and teachings remain a timeless source of wisdom, discipline, compassion and spiritual inspiration.

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    • Bhagavad Gita
    • Value-Based Education
    • Tapovanam
  • Advaita Vedanta Scholar

    SRI SWAMI PARAMARTHANANDA

    Swami Paramarthananda is a renowned Indian spiritual teacher and scholar of Advaita Vedanta, widely respected for his profound knowledge and systematic interpretation of ancient Hindu scriptures. A devoted disciple of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, he has dedicated his life to teaching the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and Brahma Sutras. Through his clear explanations, logical approach and extensive discourses, he has made the profound philosophy of self-knowledge accessible to countless spiritual seekers. His teachings continue to inspire individuals to discover their true nature, overcome ignorance and attain lasting peace through the wisdom of Vedanta.

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    • Advaita Vedanta
    • Upanishads
    • Brahma Sutras
Chief Acharya

Spiritual Head & Mentor

Swami Samananda Saraswati

Born and raised in Chennai, he traces his ancestral roots to a village near Tiruvannamalai in the erstwhile North Arcot district of Tamil Nadu. His spiritual journey took a significant turn in October 1987, when he had the opportunity to attend the spiritual programmes conducted by Swamiji. Guided by the grace of his Guru and the blessings of the Divine, he remains dedicated to preserving and sharing the timeless wisdom of Vedanta while continuing the spiritual and service-oriented mission entrusted to him.

FOCUS

  • Thayumanavar Padalgal
  • Vedantic Texts
  • Gita
  • Upanishads

Daily evening Puja:5:00 PM to 8:30 PM IST

Sri Saradha Navaratri Peruvila

Join us for the most auspicious 10 days of celestial worship at Vedapuri. Experience daily evening Chandi Homam, Lalitha Sahasranama Kumkumarchana, and special musical offerings.

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Priests performing the evening aarti before the decorated Devi

12 – 21 October 2026

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Important upcoming mahotsavam and Jayanti days.

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Directly sustain traditional activities of the Ashram.

  • Nitya Annadhanam

    Providing wholesome pure vegetarian food daily to sadhus, spiritual seekers and visitors.

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  • Go Samrakshanam

    Protecting and nurturing local breeds of cows in our traditional ashram Goshala.

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  • Veda Patashala Preservation

    Supporting resident young students learning traditional Yajur Veda chanting and rituals.

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Pujyasri Swamiji's Quotes

Human body is very precious and not easy to get. We get it only with the blessings of Bhagavan and as a result of punya done in the previous births.

Upanishad Sara Sangraham - Lecture 4

Mandukyaby Pujyasri Swami Omkarananda

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