Anand ashram kerala

This was founded by Swami Ramdas and Mother Krishnabai in 1931.Here one can participate in the various activities of the Ashram like Arti and Pooja. They had started several establishments in that area like school, Dispensary, etc., in that area for the people. You can stay there for few days with prior arrangement. Anandashram is a spiritual retreat located in Kanhangad, a city and a municipality in Kasaragod district in the Indian state of Kerala. Anandashram was founded by Swami Ramdas and Mother Krishnabai, also called Papa Ramdas and Pujya Mataji, in 1931.It is beautiful place to sea and have a peaceful atmosphere. Tips to travel to ashram: 1- Please get down at Kanhangad railway station and proceed towards the auto ticket counter. Pay Rs: 1 per auto for the registration charges. 2- The auto fare is fixed and the amount to be paid is clearly mentioned in the receipt provided to you. (Rs: 70) 3- On the rear side the auto has enough space to keep your luggage 4- Get down at the ashram and proceed towards the reception which is near the entry gate. 5- Show the email confirmation (book the rooms at least 2-3 months in advance by writing an email to [email protected] expressing your interest to stay in the ashram and clearly stating the number of nights & also the number of occupants) and AADHAR card. 6- Get your photo clicked and sign on the room reservation slip. 7- Get the room keys and proceed towards the room. If you require spacious rooms or rooms near to the mai...

About Sathya Sai Orphanage Trust the Largest NGO in Kerala Sri Sathya Sai Orphanage Trust, Kerala, India was established on 17th June 1996 as an NGO. Since its inception, the Trust has been driven by the sagacious slogan, 'Service to humanity is Service to God', which is a blissful adage obtained from Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The Trust’s founders, Sri. K. N. Ananda Kumar and Justice Chandrasekhara Menon began the organization on getting the permission duly granted by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Living to its motto, the Trust provides an array of altruistic service, reinforcing the society's cultural, moral and spiritual pillars. With the piety in practice, over 111 philanthropic projects had already rolled out of the Trust's 22 years of existence. From a humble beginning marked by an orphanage sheltering just 9 boys, today's achievements remain shining testimonials to the Trust's diligence and synergy.

After the demise of the senior SUBBARAYA SHASTRI in 1858, his eldest son Shri VAIDYANATHAN (more popularly known as PULLUR APPU ANNA, also referred to as RAJARISHI and GURUDEV) took over the administration of Vishnumangalam Valiamatam. He was a erudite Sanskrit scholar. He established the SRI VIDYA GURUKULA ASHRAM with branches in Mangalore on the banks of the river NETRAVATI and also at THANJAVUR and TRICHY along the banks of the river CAUVERY. These were also called SAMOOHA MATAMs. Here Sanskrit and Veda Sastras were taught and sick people were treated and fed by the Ashram Vaidyas, many of whom were also disciples of Gurudev Pullur Appu Anna. The Vaidyas also were in attendance whenever requested by the SANATANA DHARMA PRACHARA SEVA SAMAJ. The GURUKULAM was also engaged in conducting Research work in Ayurveda, coaching and training in astrology, music, Kathakali and other cultural activities. The Ashram also published books in SANSKRIT written by Gurudev titled “ATMA BODHA” and “ KERALA MAHATHMYAM”. Gurudev PuLLUR APPU ANNA was conferred the prestigious title of “SRIVIDYA KALANIDHI “ by the then SRI SANKARACHARYA SWAMI of SRINGERI SARADA PEETAM in honour and appreciation of the dharmic and valuable works done by him. Shri BALAGANGADHAR TILAK, when he was the President of Indian National Congress, invited Srividya Kalanidhi PULLUR APPU ANNA to visit Poona . He accepted the invitation and set forth to Poona along with his younger son Shri SEETHARAMA SASTHRI, the ashramite...

Yes, the place is divine. Had the blessing of 'Gurunadhan' to visit the Ashram many times; the last being in 2003. A new visitor could hardly understand the essence of atmosphere at this sacred place. It is not easy to understand, unless you have a strong devotion and belief on 'Gurunadhan'. Sadguru Sreemataalmaananda sworoopom I do chant this mantra and of 'radhamadhavom' every morning. Fondly remembering my visits. Yes, the place is divine. Had the blessing of 'Gurunadhan' to visit the Ashram many times; the last being in 2003. A new visitor could hardly understand the essence of atmosphere at this sacred place. It is not easy to understand, unless you have a strong devotion and belief on 'Gurunadhan'.Sadguru Sreemataalmaananda sworoopomI do chant this mantra and of 'radhamadhavom' every morning.Fondly remembering my visits. -kaypeepillai

You are here: We belong to the Cistercian Order of the strict Observance (OCSO) ( The OCSO is spread all over the world. There are (in 2013) 169 houses, 96 of Monks and 73 of nuns in the five continents. There are two houses in India; Kurisumala Ashram, Vagamon P.O 685 503 Kottayam District, Kerala (Monastery of Monks. Syro Malankar rite. Diocese of Tiruvalla). Ananda Matha Ashram, 673.123 Kunnambetta : Wayanad District . Kerala (Latin rite. Diocese of Calicut) Our Monastery of Ananda Matha Ashram , Kunnambetta, is a foundation, still in the process of autonomy. The Founding house is the Abbey of Soleilmont, 622O Fleurus in Belgium. The Father Immediate is the Abbot of Scourmont, 6464 Forges, Belgium. Monks and Nuns have a single General Chapter. The Abbot General of the Order is residing in Rome. All Cistercian Monasteries are dedicated to Our Lady. The Patronal Feast of the Order is on August 15th ( Assumption of our Lady )

How She Began Mata Amritanandamayi was born in a remote coastal village in Kerala, South India in 1953. Even as a small girl, she drew attention with the many hours she spent in deep meditation on the seashore. She also composed devotional songs and could often be seen singing to the divine with heartfelt emotion. Despite her tender age, her compositions revealed remarkable depth and wisdom. When she was nine years old, her mother became ill, and Mata Amritanandamayi was withdrawn from school in order to help with household tasks and the care of her seven siblings. As she went door-to-door gathering food scraps from neighbors for her family’s cows, she was confronted with the intense poverty and suffering that existed in her community, and in the world beyond it. Where Mata Amritanandamayi encountered people in need, she brought them food and clothing from her own home. She was undeterred by the scolding and punishment she received from her family for doing so. She also began to spontaneously embrace people to comfort them in their sorrow. Responding to her affectionate care, they began to call her Amma (Mother). Amma was deeply affected by the profound suffering she witnessed. According to Hinduism, the suffering of the individual is due to his or her own karma — the results of actions performed in the past. Amma accepted this concept, but she refused to accept it as a justification for inaction. Amma contemplated the principle of karma until she revealed an even more pro...