Our Core Vision and Mission
Vision
Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust(R) was established in the year 1973 which has been functioning under the Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math,The Mutt sanctified by the penace of Lord Shiva, is an Religious Institution of India. This “Dharampeetha” is committed for preservation and propagation of Indian Heritage through the ages. Sri Math is located in Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District, 105 kilometers from Bangalore, to its West, on National Highway 48. The Math’s objective envisages the spreading of essence of spirutialism to establish universal brotherhood and global peace. The trust is managed by a board of trustees and the chairman of the trust is the present pontiff Sri Sri Sri Dr.Nirmalanandanatha Maha Swamiji.
Mission
- To advance the cause of Education and diffusion of Knowledge without distinction of caste & creeds.
- To achieve that objects, to maintain, manage and run the existing institutions viz., Ganadharaeswara Anathalaya, Gurukula Madyamikasala, Kalabyraveswara Samskritha Patashala
- To Start and run Nursery and primary schools.
- To further advance the cause of education by establishing a rural college for the benefit of the students of the surrounding areas
- To provide free boarding and lodging for the needy students in the hostel.
- To establish maintain and manage hostels library reading room, gymnasium and playgrounds for the benefit of the students studying in the above Institutions.
- To give loans scholarships and other monetary benefits to the needy students studying in the higher classes
- To provide medical and health facilities to the people of the area by starting hospitals and dispensaries.
A Touching Look at Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math
Nestled amidst the verdant hills of Karnataka, where the whispers of ancient prayers dance with the wind, lies Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math. This hallowed sanctuary, sanctified by the penance of Lord Shiva, has resonated with the spiritual pulse of humanity for over 1800 years.
Standing tall on a hilltop, 105 kilometers from Bangalore, the Math isn’t just a religious institution, it’s a beating heart of compassion and service. Within its walls, the echoes of 70 Jagadgurus mingle with the selfless toil of thousands of Saints and Siddas. In 1974, a young visionary, His Holiness Bhairavaikya Jagadguru Padmabhushana Sri Sri Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji, ascended the divine throne at the tender age of 30. His vision wasn’t merely metaphysical, it was deeply human. He saw not just souls, but struggling spirits yearning for a brighter tomorrow. His reign became a testament to the transformative power of love. He knew that the path to universal brotherhood lay not in lofty sermons, but in addressing the fundamental needs of humanity: food, education, and health. Under his guidance, the Math blossomed into a beacon of hope.
Over 480 educational institutions, from humble play schools to prestigious universities, sprouted across the globe, quenching the thirst for knowledge in over 125,000 students. Ten thousand children, regardless of background, received the gift of free education. Recognizing the need to bridge the urban-rural divide, over 85% of these institutions were planted in the fertile soil of rural India, bringing modern education to the doorstep of the underprivileged.
But the Math’s embrace extended far beyond classrooms. It became known as “Annadani Math,” feeding over 50,000 souls every day. Blind schools in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu offered solace and opportunity, while institutions for the physically and intellectually challenged became havens of care. Destitute centres and old age homes blossomed across the land, offering a lifeline to those forgotten by the world.
Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math is not just a testament to the power of spirituality; it’s a living, breathing embodiment of compassion. It’s a place where ancient wisdom whispers hope to the weary, where education empowers, and where love builds bridges across societal divides. It’s a story etched not in stone, but in the countless lives transformed, the tears dried, and the smiles ignited.
This is not just Math, it’s a luminous beacon, guiding humanity toward a future bathed in the golden glow of universal brotherhood and service.
International Foundations
Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana, at present has two foundations abroad i.e., one at Flint, Michigan, USA and another in Berlin, Germany.
In the holy lineage of ‘Guruparampara’, His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji took charge as the 71st Spiritual Head of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math in 1974, at the age of 30. Some of the previous heads were Sri Sri Sri Ramananda Swamy, Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharanath Swamy and Sri Sri Sri Bhaktanatha Swamy.
Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math – 71 Swamijis
1: Sri Adirudra Kapalyavatara Swamiji
2: Sri Siddayogyavatara Swamiji
3: Sri Karmanatha Swamiji
4: Sri Shivanatha Swamiji
5: Sri Harinatha Swamiji
6: Sri Brahmanatha Swamiji
7: Sri Girijanatha Swamiji
8: Sri Lakshminatha Swamiji
9: Sri Vaneenatha Swamiji
10: Sri Somanatha Swamiji
11: Sri Bowmanatha Swamiji
12: Sri Sowmyanatha Swamiji
13: Sri Gurunatha Swamiji
14: Sri Bhargavanatha Swamiji
15: Sri Mandanatha Swamiji
16: Sri Tamonatha Swamiji
17: Sri Ketunatha Swamiji
18: Sri Vajranatha Swamiji
19: Sri Agneyanatha Swamiji
20: Sri Kaalanatha Swamiji
21: Sri Nirutinatha Swamiji
22: Sri Sindhunatha Swamiji
23: Sri Pavananatha Swamiji
24: Sri Kuberanatha Swamiji
25: Sri Eshanatha Swamiji
26: Sri Dharaneenatha Swamiji
27: Sri Meghanatha Swamiji
28: Sri Kailasanatha Swamiji
29: Sri Kshirabdhinatha
30: Swamiji Sri Satyalokanatha Swamiji
31: Sri Vishnatha Swamiji
32: Sri Kashinatha Swamiji
33: Sri Ganganatha Swamiji
34: Sri Kalyanatha Swamiji
35: Sri Shankaranatha Swamiji
36: Sri Premanatha Swamiji
37: Sri Pampanatha Swamiji
38: Sri Virupakshanatha Swamiji
39: Sri Harinatha Swamiji
40: Sri Ramanatha Swamiji
41: Sri Ranganatha Swamiji
42: Sri Gurujinatha Swamiji
43: Sri Siddanatha Swamiji
44: Sri Bhajananatha Swamiji
45: Sri Shanthinatha Swamiji
46: Sri Somanatha Swamiji
47: Sri Shivanatha Swamiji
48: Sri Vasanthanatha Swamiji
49: Sri Meharanatha Swamiji
50: Sri Ganeshanatha Swamiji
51: Sri Parswanatha Swamiji
52: Sri Dharmanatha Swamiji
53: Sri Bhairavanatha Swamiji
54: Sri Nadinatha Swamiji
55: Sri Sampanatha Swamiji
56: Sri Teekaranatha Swamiji
57: Sri Ganganatha Swamiji
58: Sri Thavaranatha Swamiji
59: Sri Shivanatha Swamiji
60: Sri Kurukshetranatha Swamiji
61: Sri Basavanatha Swamiji
62: Sri Sayaranatha Swamiji
63: Sri Premanatha Swamiji
64: Sri Dheerajanatha Swamiji
65: Sri Sundaranatha Swamiji
66: Sri Adityanatha Swamiji
67: Sri Tejanatha Swamiji
68: Sri Bhaktanatha Swamiji
69: Sri Chadrashekharanatha Swamiji
70: Sri Ramanandanatha Swamiji
71: Sri Balagangadharanatha Mahaswamiji