
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.
''One who works for purity of mind never loses. He learns to cleanse his mind from texts such as Thirukural.''

Present Acharya

Swami Samananda Saraswati
A disciple of Pujyasri Omkarananda Mahaswamigal. He was named as successor by Pujyasri Omkarananda Mahaswamigal.
Spritually guided by Pujyasri Paramarthananda and Pujyasri Guruparananda.
He has taught almost all major Vedantic texts in various locations.
He has a special interest in teaching Thayumanavar Padalgal.

Swami Purnananda Saraswati
Sri Swami Purnananda is a disciple of Pujyasri
Omkarananda Mahaswamigal and received Sanyasa
Deeksha from him. He completed the three-year
Vedanta course conducted by Swamiji from 2000 to
2003 and is now a teacher of Vedanta. He regularly conducts classes at the ashram and other locations. For several years, he has been organizing summer and sunday camps for children to nurture and guide them. He also serves as the editor of Vedaneri, the ashram’s magazine.
Resident Acharyas

Swami Jnanasivananda Saraswati
Sri Swami Jnanasivananda was a close associate of
Pujyasri Swami Omkarananda Mahaswamigal for nearly
four decades and received Sanyasa Deeksha from him.
Swami Omkarananda and Swami Guruparananda were
his spiritual guides. He conducts regular Vedanta classes in Theni, Dindigul, and other locations.
Upcomming Events
Yearly Programs
Date | Programs |
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April 30th 2025 | Sri Akshaya Tritiya |
May 2nd 2025 | Sri Shankara Jayanthi |
May 10th 2025 | Pujyasri Omkarananda Swamiji's
Yati Pooja ( Maha Samathi Day) |
May 11th 2025 | Guru Peyarchi |
June 22nd 2025 | Thiruvasagam hymns |
July 2nd - July 7th 2025 | Perunthiruvizha (Aani Anusham) |
July 10th 2025 | Sri Guru Purnima (Sri Vedavyasa Puja) - Chathurmasyam Starts |
August 3rd 2025 | Aadi Perukku |
August 27th 2025 | Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi |
September 14th 2025 | Sri Krishna Jayanthi |
September 22nd 2025 - October 1st 2025 | Navaratri Starts |
October 1st 2025 | Sri Saraswati Special Pooja
Sri Vijayadasami , Ayudha Pooja |
October 20th 2025 | Deepavali |
October 27th 2025 | Sri kanda Shasti |
November 5th 2025 | Annabhishekam - Sri Kasi Vishwanath |
December 4th 2025 | Sharvaalaya Deepotsavam |
December 12th 2025 - December 14th 2025 | Sri Thayumanavar’s Hymns
(Anthar Yogam ) |
December 15th 2025 | Karthigai Somavara Rudra Abhishekam - Sri Kashi Vishwanath |
December 30th 2025 | Sri Vaikunta Ekadashi Special Puja |
January 15th 2026 | Pongal - Makara Sankranti |
January 16th 2026 | Mattu Pongal
Sri Gomatha Special Pooja |
Febuary 2nd 2026 - Febuary 4th 2026 | Pujyasri Omkarananda Swamiji's Jayanti
Anthar Yogam |
Febuary 4th 2026 | Pujyasri Omkarananda Swamiji's Jayanti |
Febuary 15th 2026 | Sri Maha Shivaratri |
March 5th 2026 | Thiruvalluvar Guru Pooja (Uthiram) |
March 27th 2026 | Sri Rama Navami |
April 10th 2026 | Parama Pujyasri Swami
Chidbhavanandar's Jayanti |
April 10th 2026 -April 12th 2026 | Parama Pujyasri Swami
Chidbhavanandar's Jayanti Anthar Yogam |

Vedaneri Ashram is a serene spiritual center dedicated to Vedic learning, self-realization, and service to humanity.

Devotees can offer various Sevas like Go Puja, Archana, and Annadhanam to support spiritual activities.

Contributions are welcome for Annadhanam, Veda Veda preservation, cow care, and general support.

The Ashram provides free accommodation and sattvic meals for visitors engaged in spiritual practices.
