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Sri Gnianananda Giri Peetam




Sri Gnianananda Giri Peetam is located in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu. Sri Panduranga Rukumayee Alayam, Sri Lakshmi Narayanan temple, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Alayam and Nama Sankirthana Mandapam are major shrines of the ashram. Its hall is adorned with images of Baghavatha saints. There is an auditorium with a capacity of more than 1,000 for conducting external events, discourses and other gatherings. Regular pujas are performed. Numerous people from various parts of the country come here for spiritual guidance. Vedic education, general proficiency in English and allied subjects are imparted in its Veda Patasala (vedic school). Fully-furnished cottages are offered for visitors. Sri Gnianananda Giri Peetam runs an old age home and aims to build a multipurpose hospital and educational center to serve poor people. The place is accessible by Thiruvannamalai Railway Station.

[Source p (26) 11-Jan-05]



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Thiruvannamalai
Location: Dakshina Halasyam
Thennangur
Thiruvannamalai    
Phone: +91-4183-225997
Website: http://www.thennangur.com

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