SRIMAD ANDAVAN SRIVARAHA MAHADESIKAN’s CHATHURMASYA SANKALPAM
July 10, 2025 – September 7, 2025
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ஸ்ரீமதே ஸ்ரீவராஹ மஹாதேஶிகாய நம:
श्रीमद्वेदान्त रामानुज यतिकृपयारङ्गिणि न्यस्तभारं
तत् सम्प्राप्तागमान्तद्वितयमनुगणं शिष्टतापूर्णमग्र्यम् |
श्रेष्ठ श्रीरङ्ग रामानुजमुनि करुणालब्ध मोक्षाश्रमं तं
सत्त्वस्थं श्रीवराहं यतिवरमनघं देशिकं संश्रयामि ||
श्रीमते श्रीवराह महादेशिकाय नमः
Date: July 10, 2025
Srimad Andavan SriVaraha MahaDesikan released the following book titled “Sharanagati Vaibhavam” during the ‘Book Release’ part of the Chathurmasya Sankalpam function this morning at Thirupullani. Please click on the image below to access/download the pdf document. This is a new book with 42 pages and has been published in July, 2025.
Date: July 9, 2025
Dear Bhagavathas,
On the eve of HH Srimad Andavan SriVaraha MahaDesikan’s 7th Chathurmasya Vratham, and with Anugraham from our Acharyan, our Ashramam is pleased to release two pdf documents as mentioned below. Click on the images below to access the pdf documents.
1. स्वागतम् to our Acharyan for His 7th Chathurmasya Vratham at Thirupullani (10 pages, July 2025 publication)
2. Sri Salagramam (52 pages, April 2025 publication)
Date: July 4, 2025
What is Chathurmasya Vratham?
Chathurmasya Vratham is a period of intense spiritual discipline observed by sanyasis (ascetics) and other spiritual practitioners in Hinduism. It is a time of heightened focus on inner purification and spiritual advancement achieved through various austerities and religious practices.
Chathurmasya Vratham – an insight
Here is a deeper look at the significance of Chathurmasya Vratham for sanyasis:
1. Strict Observance of Principles:
Sanyasis are expected to follow strict rules, including dietary restrictions, fixed routines, and adherence to specific rituals. They pay specific attention to Ahimsa (non-violence) and other yogic principles to sharpen their minds and deepen their spiritual practices.
2. Spiritual Purification and Sadhana:
Sanyasis engage in their spiritual practice (Sadhana) that includes chanting mantras, meditation, and other spiritual exercises like japams, homams, Aradhanam, and study of Shashtras. These efforts intensify their devotion to the Divine Supreme Being and achieve a higher level of inner peace and clarity.
3. Teaching and Guidance:
Sanyasis who are Acharyas (spiritual teachers) hold discourses and provide guidance. They help devotees understand scriptures and address their spiritual inquiries. By sharing their knowledge and wisdom, they contribute to the spiritual growth of the community.
4. Importance of Place:
Typically, Sanyasis follow a schedule continually moving from one place to another in their Vijaya Yatra. But, during Chathurmasya Vratham according to the Narada Parivrajakopanishad, they are expected to stay at one place. This is done to help them focus on the spiritual discipline to maintain a sense of detachment from worldly attachments and to facilitate deeper spiritual contemplation.
5. Sri MahaVishnu’s Rest:
Chathurmasya is the period when Sri MahaVishnu is believed to be in a state of Yoga Nidra (deep sleep).
In essence, Chathurmasya is a transformative period for sanyasis, allowing them to advance their spiritual journey, to strengthen their devotion, and to contribute to the spiritual growth of devotees.
Srimad Andavan SriVaraha MahaDesikan’s Chathurmasyams
Year | Chathurmasya Vratham Place |
|---|---|
VikAri (2019) | Thiruvedanthai, Tamil Nadu |
SArvari (2020) | Srirangam, Tamil Nadu |
Pilava (2021) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Subhakrathu(2022) | Thirumalai, Andhra Pradesh |
ShObhakrathu (2023) | Hrishikesh, Uttarakhand |
KrOdhi (2024) | Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu |
VisvAvasu (2025) | Thirupullani, Tamil Nadu |
Chathurmasyams of Poorvacharyas of Srirangam Srimad Andavan Ashramam
Holy Name of Acharya | Number of Chathurmasyams completed |
|---|---|
Srimad Gopalarya MahaDesikan (3 Yati Sishyas) | none |
Srimad Vazhutthoor Andavan | 52 |
Srimad Thirutthuraipoondi Andavan | not available |
Srimad Periya Andavan | 55 |
Srimad Chinna Andavan | 10 |
Srimad Kadendhethi Andavan | 4 |
Srimad Therezhundoor Andavan | 23 |
Srimad Akkur Andavan | 17 |
Srimad Thenbarai Andavan | 15 |
Srimad Thirukudanthai Andavan | 26 |
Srimad Mysore Andavan | 1 |
Srimad Srimushnam Periya Andavan | 29 |
Sri. R. Vijayaraghavan Swamin contributed all of the above notes on Chanthurmasya Vratham.
As part of the upcoming Chathurmasya Vratha Mahotsavam, our Ashramam, with Anugraham of Srimad Andavan Srimad SriVaraha MahaDesikan, has digitized HH’s book on “Sri Desika Vaibhavam” in the form of a pdf document. We are releasing this pdf document online at this website. Please note that the pages in the pdf document are simply scanned images of the corresponding pages in the original book.
Here are the book title and link to access the pdf document.
1. Sri Desika Vaibhavam (published in 2024 – 55 pages)
https://www.andavan.org/wp-content/SSAA/PA12/documents/SriDesikaVaibhavam.pdf
You can also click on the book cover image shown below to access the pdf document.
Here is the Chathurmasya Vratham announcement in our Ashramam’s SriRanganatha Paduka magazine.
Who We Are
Srirangam Srimad Andavan Ashramam is an institution that is over three hundred years old, and belongs to the Sri Vaishnava tradition. It follows the teachings of vishishtadvaita, as propounded by Bhagavad Ramanuja and Srimad Vedanta Desika.
The main spiritual headquarter of the Andavan Ashramam is in Srirangam, where most acharyas of this lineage have spent their saintly lives.
The institution has over 35 centres spread across India and the US. The institution also runs the Andavan Arts and Science College, several veda-patasalas, and goshalas.
The main symbol of worship in the Andavan tradition is the divine sandals of Sri Ranganatha known simply as Rangantha-padukas.
What We Do
01.
The Acharya of the Srimad Andavan Ashramam awards initiation to the fold of Srivaishnavism through a ritual called samashrayanam, and conducts sacramental surrender known as bharanyasam.
02.
The institution runs the Srimad Andavan College for Arts and Science to cater to students from rural and backward areas. It also runs several veda-patasalas or seats of traditional learning.
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We celebrate several festivals (utsavams) and holy birthdays (thirunakshatrams ) related to the Lord or our acharyas. Thousands of disciples and well-wishers participate in these to seek divine blessings.
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The Andavan Ashramam runs many charitable trusts for providing education, preserving the Vedic tradition, publishing books, renovating temples, providing free meals to pilgrims, and protecting cows.
