• Jan 25 2016
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Atma Vidya Mandir

 

In the outskirts of Tiruvannamalai around 7kms from the town, on the Avalurpettai Road is situated Sananandal village. Close to the village there is a small hillock called Vallivagai with a beautiful temple of Lord Muruga on the top. At the foothills of this hillock facing the all  mighty Arunachala is the 8 acres of land where Atma Vidya Mandir is consecrated to bless the world. Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi, the sage of Arunachala, gave a simple but direct path of self-inquiry (Who Am I?) to discover one’s true Self and abide in it. Ramana Maharshi’s teaching rooted in Advaita Vedanta has got a charm of its own, wherein the seeker is guided to seek his own source without getting caught in the web of philosophical jargons and religious dogmas. Though it is unique in nature, it still accommodates in spirit, devotion to the Lord, selfless service to the beings around and performance of one’s own duties.The aim of Sri Arunachala Ramana Atma Vidya Mandir is to teach and guide the seekers in Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharishi’s path of self-inquiry based on Advaita Philosophy.It would be a Tapovana for the seekers wanting to practice austerities and an abode of bliss for the devotees who want to worship the holy hill Arunachala.Apart from imparting knowledge to the seekers, it would also help the youth to discover their potential; imbibe right values in children and cater to the welfare of the villagers around the area.