Sacred Sanctuaries

Sacred Sanctuaries

Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai

The first residential academy of Advaita Vedanta welcomed its inaugural batch of 30 students in 1963. Envisioned as a modern-day Gurukula in Powai, Mumbai, it is named after Rishi Sandeepany, the Guru of Lord Krishna.

Chinmaya International Foundation, Veliyanad

The research and academic wing of Chinmaya Mission, 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.

Sandeepany Himalayas, Sidhbari

Situated in the serene foothills of the Dhauladhar ranges, Swami Chinmayananda established Saneepany Himachal as a tribute to his Guru, Swami Tapovan Maharaj, and to the sacred Himalayas.

Chinamaya Vibhooti, Kolwan

The largest residential centre in India, it keeps alive the vision of Swami Chinmayananda. Located in Kolwan Village (between Mumbai and Pune), it spans 70 acres in a picturesque valley amid the Sahyadri Hills, exhibiting interactive installations, temples, meditation spaces and a unique Enlightenment Park.

Tapovan Kuti, Uttarkashi

Situated in Uttarkashi, the Himalayan home of Swami Tapovan Maharaj, is a sacred sanctuary where Swami Chinmayananda completed his spiritual training.

Krishnalaya, USA

Established by in 1979, it is located about 200 miles north of San Francisco, in Piercy, California. It serves as the headquarters of Chinmaya Mission West (CMW) and a retreat centre offering camps for children, youth, and adults.

Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com