About Veda Pathasala
Our Pathasala
was started by Maharanyam Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamigal (Leading in the Path of Bhaghawan Nama and Guiding the world by Namadwaar having branches all over the world to teach and propagate the essence of Bhagavatam) in the year 2001 at Thirunangur Divya Desam to teach Veda, Divya Prabhanda and agama for the improvement of the Vedic service rendered at Vaishnav Divyadesams. It is located 10 Kms. from Sirkazhi near Chidambaram in TN, India. More than fifteen out of 108 Divyadesams are situated in and around the Village with ruling deity Thirumangai Azhwar of Thiruvalli Thirunagari.
Tribute
Establish and run Vedic schools to Our Padasala was instated on 26-10-2001 in the
name Sri Muralidhara Swamigal Vaishnava Agama Divya Prabhanda Padasala at Thirunangur.
Express sincere gesture to Goloka Vasi Kainkarya Madhusri Smt. Jayanthi Janakiraman, the adhere devotee of our swamiji, the Padasala was named after her on 26-10-2006 as Smt Jayanthi Jankiraman Ninaivu Dravida Veda Agama Padasala.
Vision of the Pathasala
Establish and run Vedic schools to primarily impart the Vedic knowledge along with scientific knowledge. Prepare leaders for the society who can propagate the spiritual wisdom of the Vaishnav Sampradayam within the context of modern science. Promote socio-cultural, religious, and spiritual activities in the society. Protect the environment and animal wealth, mainly cows and its progeny. Maintain a GoshAla (place for cows). Recruit eminent Vedic scholars to live in the Gurukulam. Pay about Rs.10,000/- per month at least for four such Vedic Acharya. To tailor short courses on Vedic recitation for the NRIs during the summer and winter breaks and provide accommodation in the Gurukulam allowing audio/video recording of the classes.
Mission accomplished so far:
Pathasala started on, 2001 with 3 students and one Acharya.
Constructed buildings for classes and boarding including kitchen, electricity with Invertors, Telephone and internet, insurance, Well for Drinking water with RO facility, bore well at vegetable garden.
Maintaining a Library with good collection of Books related to Vedic, Panchratra Agama, Divya Prabhanda, Sri Ramanuja Acharya Works (Sri Bhasyam, Gita Bhasyam etc.,), Stotras, and eminent Scholars Books. Recruited 4 Acharyas to teach Veda, Agama, Divya Prabhanda, Sastras and 2 visiting teachers for Languages and Science. 5 office personnel including manager, security, cooks, and other staff.
Having Digital classroom with two innovative boards for attending online classes
Mission to be accomplished:
Acquire land of about 3,000 Sq. yards for construction of the Gurukulam.
To accommodate more Students, construct Quarters buildings for Teachers and staffs
Obtain study materials, tables,
clothes, toiletries, linen, and other miscellaneous expenditure for students (Rs. 3 Lakhs).
Salaries for 6 teachers including
Veda teachers, languages & sciences teachers (Rs.3 Lakhs pa) and 5 office personnel including manager, security, cooks, and other staff (Rs. 2 Lakhs).
Other annual maintenance
expenditures including utilities, stationery, food, medicines, and contingency funds (Rs. 6 Lakhs).
Appeal for Support
We, SRIMATHI JAYANTHI JANAKIRAMAN NINAIVU DRAVIDA VEDA AGAMA PATASALA, introduce ourselves as part of a group of Charitable Institutions,
who are actively involved in protection of National Heritage, Arts and Culture (including promotion of Ancient Literature, Restoration / Conservation / Renovation of Ancient Structures and Monuments), Promoting Education, Healthcare, Actively working on Food for Life programs to create Hunger-free society, Improving Sanitation and Drinking water facilities as required for the dignity of civilised society, Animal Welfare, Go Green to augment Environmental Sustainability through Agro-cum-Social Forestry.
Importance of Great Indian Heritage, Art and Culture:
Our Indian civilization is known to be the oldest civilization on earth. The ancient Indian literature is full of verses which enlighten us towards the co-existence of all living beings and sharing the available resources for the well-being of all. Our ancient Vedic literature also devotes a great deal of attention to environmental protection, agriculture, livestock, rains, harvest, and science. Likewise, our Upanishads, Agamas guides us on well-being of everyone and Universal Peace!
As a sample to say,
LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU – Let the entire world be happy…
SARVE JANA SUKHINO BHAVANTU – Let all the People of the world be happy…being part of our daily prayers demonstrate it amply!
World’s oldest literature are the Vedas – Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana Vedas. One of the world’s earliest grammar works is Agasthiyam (for Divine Tamil Language). Classical tamil works of our Azhwars are blessed by Sri Bhagawan himself as Dravida Veda!
Importance of Sri Thirumangai Azhwar, Nangur Village and Annadhanam at Nangur from Ancient Days:
From the ancient days, Thirunangur (located near Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu) is known as hub of Sri Vaishnava Divya Desams, and blessed to be the birthplace of Sri Thirumangai Azhwar and Sri Kumuthavalli Nachiyar (wife of Sri Azhwar). Out of 108 Holy Sri Vaishnava Divyadesam, 11 Divyadesam is located in Thirunangur itself.
It is evident from the history that Sri Thirumangaimannan (Azhwar) instituted Food Donation / Annadhana Kainkaryam on daily basis at Nangur (Mangaimadam). This particular service / kainkaryam played a very important role in the life of Sri Thirumangaimannan (Azhwar) and transformed Sri Thirumangaimannan as Sri Thirumangai Azhwar. Even today, this particular event is celebrated as a festival in Thirunangur Divyadesam as Vedupari Utsavam in the tamil month of Panguni. Out of 108 Holy Sri Vaishnava Divyadesams Sri Thirumangai Azhwar alone did Mangalasasanam (sung in praise about the Glory of Bhagawan) to 86 Divyadesams. Also out of the celebrated 4000 Vaishnava Songs / Divya Prabhandham, Sri Thirumangai Azhwar alone bestowed 1253 Divya Prabhandham, (widely known as Dravida Veda).
In Dravida Veda, Sri Thirumangai Azhwar specifically mentioned about the functioning of a Veda Padasala at Nangur, and showed us the dharma and the importance of Food Donation / Annadhana Kainkaryam. It is our duty to uphold this path, and we are taking earnest steps to continuously inherit it.
Establishment of Our Nangur Padasala and its objectives:
As part of our commitment in promoting our National Heritage, Arts and Culture, from the year 2001 onwards, we are running a Dravida Veda Agama Padasala at Thirunangur near Sirkazhi.
Here, we tech Veda, Divya Prabhandham / Dravida Veda, Vaishnava Agama and Bhagavath Gunam, etc. Apart from the above, we train the students in the presiding education system as per the State Educational Board. By this systematic approach, our students are studying B.A. SASTRI (PANCHARATRA AGAMA), a degree course at Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati.
At our Thirunangur Padasala, presently about 46 Students from the age of 8 to 22 are studying for the Academic year 2024-25.
We request you to continue your support for our activities in the area of National Heritage, Arts and Culture!
As on Dec March 2025:
Total Number of students – 46 nos
Total number of Teaching and support team members – 10 nos
Total Team strength at Nangur Patasala – 56 nos
Patasala Monthly Requirements:
| Particulars | Amount Per Month (in Rs.) (2025) |
|---|---|
| A) RICE | 25000 |
| B) VEGETABLES | 18000 |
| C) MILK | 30000 |
| D) PROVISIONS & OIL | 55000 |
| E) FUEL & OTHERS |
22000 |
| TOTAL | 150000 |
SPONSOR A DAY’S MEAL
Cost of Food Expenses – Rs 5000/. per day
Samaradhanai – Rs 3000 (Lunch)
Corpus Fund – Rs 25000/.
Please note :
1) Protection of National Heritage, Arts and Culture including restoration of building and sites of historical importance and Works of arts are eligible for Donations under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as per Schedule VII of Companies Act, 2013.
2) Donations made to Srimathi Jayanthi Janakiraman Ninaivu Dravida Veda Agama Patasala are entitled to Income Tax Exemption u/s. 80G of The Income Tax Act, 1961.
Ph: 04364 – 299303 / 90250 25036 / srigravi@gmail.com
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