About Gurukulam

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The Vedas form the core of the Sanatana Vaidika Hindu tradition or the Sanatana Dharma, which includes the foundation for the way of life for all humanity. Dharma is governed by Vedas, which guide all subjects essential to the well-being of society at all times.

Sri Brahmavidya Gurukulam was established to uphold the Vedic tradition and encourage the study of Vedic scriptures. Educated under the traditional Gurukulam system, our Vidyarthis learn Krishna Yajur Veda. Since we follow the Guru-Shishya Parampara system of education, our Gurukulam is home to students of various age groups. We provide them with shelter, food, and education that is free of cost for the entire tenure of their educational period. Our Acharyas also stay at the Gurukulam.

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A group of Vedic priests in a chariot procession.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

We aim to revive the importance of Vedic and Dharmic thinking in society by providing well-rounded Vedic education to our students. We also aim to function as a thriving centre for the Vedic knowledge system accessible to people from nearby towns.

Our Mission

As a premier centre of learning and excellence, we strive to offer in-depth education about the Vedas and facilitate the pursuit of all Vedic streams. Our prime mission is to protect and preserve our sacred Vedic heritage and educate future generations about its priceless values.

Sri. K.R. Sankaran - Founder Trustee of Sri Brahmavidya Gurukulam

Our Founder Trustee

Our founder Trustee Sri. K.R. Sankaran hails from Kadayam, a small village where his ancestors were Sama Vedis. Post-independence, his family members were partners in an automobile firm in Tirunelveli. Sri Sankaran’s family started an Annadana Chatram in Kadayam and went on to establish the Chatram Bharati School in Kadayam. During his professional career, our founder, Sri. Sankaran served the Life Insurance Corporation of India in various positions and retired as Divisional Manager in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Our Trustees

Dr. S. Kalyanaraman

Dr. S.Kalyanaraman is a successful academician who has served as a Professor of Physics at the reputed Sri. ParamaKalyani College in Alwarkuruchi, Tenkasi District and retired as the Principal at the same college. Dr. Kalyanaraman being local at Kadayam, he is intricately involved in the care and support of the Patahshala. He also assists our Shishyas in their private education apart from the Vedas.

Sri. M. Ramachandran

Sri M. Ramachandran is the Managing Trustee of the patashala. He is a businessman who has extensive experience in business and financial management. Sri. M. Ramachandran is the founder and administrator of the Bharati Teertha Veda Padasala in Shenkottai. As well as being a trustee, he is the financial controller of the Trust. He provides valuable guidance with his experience and expertise in running

Sri. Ganesan Sanakaranarayanan Sarma - Guru of Sri Brahmavidya Gurukulam

Our Guru

Our Guru BrahmaShri. Ganesa Sankaranarayana Sarma Ganapaatigal teaches Krishna Yujur Veda. Aged 63 years, he received his Vedic education at a very young age at the famous Mettur Patashala under the tutelage of the renowned Vedic Scholar Brahma Shri Mettur Ganapaatigal. Currently, he is teaching Krishna Yajur Veda to our Shishyas of various age groups. He also teaches Vedic literature to adults wishing to pursue Vedic learning, to some even after retirement! He devotes his free time to teaching Narayaneeyam and Bhagavatam to his shishyas via the Internet.