About Kutir

Kutir is a place where the teacher lives. It is not a large ashram. Kutir intends to create an interactive environment where the teacher and students, that is usually a group of 8 to 10, live within the premises.

The focus is on sadhana where one learns simple living and contemplation leading to self-inquiry. The assured presence of those who may teach will ensure approachability, which is the key. Satvic food will be served twice a day. The Kutir provides free education, food and stay for students who wish to pursue the vision of the Trust.

Welcome to Shivananda Sadhana Kutir

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Shivananda Sadhana Kutir Welfare Trust

Trust Registration & related matters

  1. The Shivananda Sadhana Kutir Welfare Trust has been registered under Indian Trust Act in 2019 and runs the facility at Mahabalipuram.
  2. The Trust currently has 2 Trustees

a) Chandru Sethuraman-Managing Trustee

b) Kottaram Viswanathan Ramesh- Trustee

Propose to add a few more Trustees with spiritual inclination

  1. The Trust has received approval from Income Tax Department on 31st December 2021 to accept donations in the name of the Trust. The current approval is valid for a period of 5 years
  2. Donors to the Trust can avail tax benefit under Section 80 G of Income Tax Act.
  3. The Trust has received approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs Government of India on 17th November 2023 under Foreign Contribution (Regulation ) Act  (FCRA) -Registration No : 075820461 to enable acceptance of deposits from abroad.The current approval is valid for 5 years.

Location of Kutir

  1. The site of the Shivananda Sadhana Kutir is just 7 km from the shoreline of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram). Located at Plot No 150 Gandhinagar, Nallanpillaipetral village, Vadakadambadi Post Mamallapuram, District: Chengalpattu/MGR/Kancheepuram, State: Tamil Nadu – 603104
  2. Mamallapuram is a beautiful Heritage site. The surrounding area has artisans who sculpt rock statues required by temples, a tradition carried forward for over 2500 years.

Main Objects of the Trust- Key objects

  1. Propagation and protection of vedas through development of veda patashala and provide learning space for knowledge and propagation of vedanta and related texts
  2. Support to local community by providing education.

Status as of now

Phase 1 completed with all infrastructure

    1. Land area- land of 8712 sf ft owned by the erstwhile Managing Trustee has been given to the Trust on Perpetual lease in February 2020
    2. Constructed area- Two floors with a built area of around 1800 sqft and a dormitory of around 750 sqft
    3. When completed- 2021
    4. Some pictures of the kutir is enclosed.
    5. Till recently, vedantic classes were conducted both online and offline by the Swamiji.
    6. In line with Swamiji’s vision, commenced veda patashala Teacher with 4 students from 12th October 2024
    7. All of them stay at the Kutir
    8. Their stay and food expenses are fully borne by the Trust
    9. Propose to increase number of students from June 2025

Plans going forward

  1. Immediate/medium term 1 to 2 years (Phase 1)
    1. In accordance with the vision of Swami Satchitananda, the founder of the Trust, use the existing infrastructure for veda patashala offering free education, food and stay for students and vedic teacher.
    2. The existing veda patashala at Athur near chengelpattu (website: athurvedapatasala.com) have deputed a vedic teacher and 4 vidyarthis and the veda patashala has commenced on 12th October 2024 (Vijayadashami). The number of vidyarthis will increase over time. It is expected that the existing facility can take up to around 20 students with modifications to the existing structure.The expenses for the veda patashala is being incurred by the Shivananda Sadhana Kutir Welfare Trust.
    3. The current expenses is around Rs 1 lakh to 1.25 lakhs per month for the teacher and students and administrative expenses for running and maintaining the facility. This includes the stay and food expenses of teacher and students which is fully met by the Trust. This will marginally increase with increase in the number of students.
  2. Medium/Long term (Phase 2)
    1. Land measuring 4267 sqft adjacent to and accessible from existing facility acquired and Registered in April 2024.
    2. Depending on the experience of phase 1, the phase 2 proposal will be taken up by end March 2026.

Sites to Visit Near Kutir

Neighbourhood Religious, Heritage &Traditional Sites / Spots to visit in a day are Mamallapuram, Pondicherry, Chennai, Thirukalukundram & Chidambaram

Near by Temples to Visit in a Day or Two
Shore Temple, Mamallapuram ( Mahabalipuram)
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
Vedagiriswarar Temple, Tirukalukundram
Vedapureeswarar temple, Puducherry
Thillai Nataraja temple, Chidambaram