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Founded by an ancient and great lineage of anointed Saints in the Hindu religion, Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetam is a direct descendant of the original Kashmir Jyothir Mutt, established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya as one of four aamnaya Mutts to spread not only the Advaita philosophy but also uphold the traditions and values taught by Hinduism. The saints in this Giri Peetam lineage propagate the Oneness of God and His creation through the Advaita Philosophy while upholding the three main pillars of Hinduism:

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  • DEVOTION

  • CULTURE

  • SOCIAL WELFARE

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With the Divine Blessings of HH Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Jagathguru Sri Gnanananda Giri Swamigal and the Absolute Grace of His Gurus HH Sathguru Sri Haridhas Giri Swamigal and HH Sathguru Sri Namananda Giri Swamigal, His Holiness Sathguru Sri Niranjanananda Giri Swamigal followed in these revered footsteps with unwavering determination. He has laid the firm foundations for the Peetam's visions to be realised one by one as well as for its ideals to reach everyone. He continues to work, tirelessly and selflessly, to uplift all parts and all aspects of society, without discrimination.

Learn more about Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetam's Holy Guru Parampara (lineage).

Discover the roots and development of Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetam.

Read of the interactions between HH Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Sathguru Sri Gnanananda Giri Swamigal and other great saints.

Go through the teachings of each of the Gurus' in this lineage. 

Read the lyrics for the songs that the current pontiff, HH Jagathguru Sri Niranjanananda Giri Swamigal, has written for His Gurus over the years.

Find out what Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetam's and its' Gurus' vision and mission is with respect to service to humanity and the world around us.

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Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetam is a registered Charity No. 1201113. This website and its content is the copyright of © Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetam (2018-2024) and © Jagathguru Sri Niranjanananda Giri Swamigal (2018-2024). All rights reserved.

Please note that contrary to popular belief, Sri Gnanananda Giri Peetam and the direct Guru Parampara lineage descending from HH Jagathguru Sri Haridhas Giri Swamigal (the chief disciple of HH Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Varya Jagathguru Sri Gnanananda Giri Swamigal who is the chief disciple of HH Paramahamsa Parivrajakacharya Varya Jagathguru Sri Sivarathna Giri Swamigal of the Kashmir Jyothir Mutt, descendant of Sri Adi Shankara Bhagavat Padal) and it’s divine heirs are not governed by or subordinate to G A Trust Chennai. Anyone using the name of the Gurus of this Guru Parampara and declaring otherwise would be doing so in breach of the law.  

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