Santhigiri Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram
Founded
by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru, about 37 years ago, the Santhigiri Ashram
from its humble existence has now grown into a spiritual abode with facilities
comprising prayer hall, parnasala, sahakarana mandiram, work centres, kitchen,
dining hall and accommodation facilities for more than 1500 inmates.
Spread over hundred acres of land, Santhigiri Ashram is located at
Pothencode, about 21 km North of the Capital City of Thiruvnanthapuram. The
institution aimed at propagating the mission of Guru, functions as a registered
voluntary charitable non-government organization. After the passing away of the
Guru, his guidance is now channelized through his foremost disciple -
Sishyapojitha Janani Amritha Jnana Thapaswini.
Students from Kent visit SanthigiriAshram
The
ashram functions on three fundamental principles viz. Annadanam (alms),
Athurasevanam (helping the needy) and Athmabodhanam (self-realization). It has
in place a healthcare approach based on the time-tested Indian systems of
healthcare like Ayurveda, Sidha and Panchakarma.
The ashram is renowned in India and abroad and is visited by hundreds of
people from various walks of life on a daily basis. Today, the ashram has
literally become a centre for solace and remedy for all maladies and human
sufferings. Above all, the ashram has become a source of authentic spiritual
knowledge and a centre of pilgrimage. Branches of the ashram are now present in
several cities in India.
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