Chinmaya Mission

Preserving Wisdom, Promoting Inquiry

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), Veliyanad

Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) is the research and academic wing of Chinmaya Mission. Located at Adi Sankara Nilayam, the maternal home of Adi Shankaracharya in Veliyanad, Kerala, CIF is dedicated to the preservation, research, and dissemination of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, and Indology.

Through a spectrum of on-campus and online activities, Courses, Webinars, Camps, Seminars, Conferences and Research Projects, CIF serves as a guiding light for individuals across the globe to explore the profound depths of Indian philosophy, culture, art, and science.

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Experience

A Bridge where Old Meets New and East Meets West

Swami Chinmayananda often emphasized the need to preserve the traditional knowledge of India and make it accessible to all. As part of his vision for a Hindu renaissance, he envisioned a dedicated centre for Sanskrit Research and Indic Studies. He saw CIF as a bridge between East and West, past and present, science and spirituality, and the scholar and the seeker.

CIF offers a diverse range of courses, from Vedanta and Sanskrit to Vedic Maths and Bhagavad Gita, providing a comprehensive learning experience. The well-stocked bookshop further enriches this journey with a variety of texts, commentaries, pendrives, and magazines.

Visitor Highlights

Adi Shankara Nilayam

Revered as the maternal home and birthplace of Shri Adi Shankara Dating back to at least the ear

Dating back to at least the early 8th century, the site reflects the grandeur and heritage of ancient Kerala, showcasing exquisite Kerala-style stonework and architecture.

The historic temple complex, believed to be the place of worship for Shri Adi Shankara houses many ancient idols and shrines

CIF Shoda Sansthan

Established in February 2008, affiliated to Central Sanskrit University Functions as a nucleus for the s

Functions as a nucleus for the study of Sanskrit, Indian philosophy, values, and cultural heritage

Safe acquisition and storage of about 2000 Manuscripts (Non Printed Materials) and 24000 Printed Volumes of Books

Find more at Shodh Sansthan

CVV Campus

Swami Chinmayananda’s vision of establishing a Sanskrit University in 1991 culminated in the founding of Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (CVV) in 2016

State-of-the-art campus

Offers standard courses alongside unique electives and supplementary subjects, integrating modern curriculum with Indian Knowledge systems

Visit Us

Chinmaya International Foundation
Adi Sankara Nilayam,
Adi Sankara Marg, Veliyanad
Ernakulam – 682313
Kerala, India
Ph: +91-92077-11144
Email: office@chinfo.org

Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com