THE 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.
"One who works for purity of mind never loses. He learns to cleanse his mind from texts such as Thirukural."
Acharyas
PRESENT ACHARYA
Swami Samanananda 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. He also serves as the editor of Vedaneri, the ashram’s magazine.
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.
Activities
Upcoming Event
04.09.2026
ஶ்ரீக்ருஷ்ண ஜயந்தி
09.30 AM to 08.30 PM
Yearly Programs
Date | Programs |
|---|---|
15/04/27 | Sri Rama Navami |
15/03/27 | Parama Pujyasri Swami
Chidbhavanandar's Jayanti |
13/03/27 - 15/03/27 | Parama Pujyasri Swami
Chidbhavanandar's Jayanti Anthar Yogam |
06/03/27 | Sri Maha Shivaratri |
23/02/27 | Thiruvalluvar Guru Pooja (Uthiram) |
25/01/27 | Pujyasri Omkarananda Swamiji's Jayanti |
16/01/27 | Mattu Pongal
Sri Gomatha Special Pooja |
15/01/27 | Pongal - Makara Sankranti |
24/12/26 | Sri Arudra Darshanam |
20/12/26 | Sri Vaikunta Ekadashi Special Puja |
14/12/26 | Karthigai Somavara Rudra Abhishekam - Sri Kashi Vishwanather |
11/12/26 - 13/12/26 | Sri Thayumanavar’s Hymns
(Anthar Yogam ) |
24/11/26 | Sharvaalaya Deepotsavam |
15/11/26 | Sri Skanda Shasti |
08/11/26 | Deepavali Festival |
25/10/26 | Annabhishekam - Sri Kasi Vishwanather |
21/10/26 | Sri Mangala Chandi Homam & Aksharabhyasam, Ayudha Puja |
20/10/26 | Saraswati Puja |
11/10/26 - 21/10/26 | Navaratri Special Pooja |
14/09/26 | Sri Vinayaka Chaturthi |
04/09/26 | Sri Krishna Jayanthi |
03/08/26 | Aadi Perukku |
29/07/26 | Sri Guru Purnima (Sri Vedavyasa Puja) - Chathurmasyam Starts |
28/06/26 | Thiruvasagam hymns |
22/06/26 - 27/06/26 | Perunthiruvizha (Aani Anusham) |
26/05/26 | Sri Guru Peyarchi
|
10/05/26 | Pujyasri Omkarananda Swamiji's
Yati Pooja ( Maha Samathi Day) |
21/04/26 | Sri Shankara Jayanthi |
19/04/26 | Sri Akshaya Tritiya |
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.''
Pujyasri Swami Omkarananda Mahaswamigal's
SRI SWAMI CHIDBHAVANANDA ASHRAMAM
VEDAPURI - THENI
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