Sathguru Swami Gnanananda Giri a diciple of Swami Sivaratna Giri of Jothir Mutt, one of the four Amnaya Mutts established by Adi Sankara, relinquished his Peetam and toured the length and breadth of India, Ceylon and burma before He could establish an abode for peace at Tapovanam in late 40s.

'Kalau Sankeerthya Kesavan' (chant the name of the Lord Kesava) is the catchword for emancipation of human race from worldly turmoil, said Sage Suka to king Parikshit. Then was born, the Namasankeerthanam.

Several Godmen descended this earth to propagate the ideals of Namasankeerthanam; the celebrated Maharashtra Saints, Sankeerthana Mummurthigal, Meera, Chaithanya Maha Prabhu, Badrachala Ramados & others.-the line continues. The crest jewel of Sankeerthana Tradiation of this century is swami Haridhos Giri, affectionately called 'Guruji' who lived for establishing Namasankeerthanam and made people realise the words of Sage Suka.

Touring the world to spread the gospel of Swami Gnanananda Giri, Guruji emphasised the need for a permanent establishment to propagate Namasankeerthanam. It was the command of His Master, Guruji chose Dakshina Halasyam [Thennangur village] as the abode for spreading the knowledge of Sanathana Dharma through the medium of Namasankeerthanam and at the same time imparting education on ancient texts, such as vedas,puranas etc. "Dakshina Halasyam" has a divine tale behind it. it is the place where Goddess Meenakshi was found as a small child by the Pandyan king. Hence it is called 'Halasyam' and as Dakshina Halasyam.

It is but proper to install a temple for Goddess Meenakshi at this place. Infact there existed Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in days past, but become dilapidated and mingled with the mother Earth. Human upliftment is achieved not only by spiritual pursuits but also by extending help to the poor and down trodden. This was the cardinal rule which Guruji adhered to till his last breath. He therefore established this spiritual abode, with an accent on social service to the poor. An old age home has now been constructed with 50 independent rooms with all facilities together with big Dormitory in the second floor. This permises is named as Lakshmi Bhavanam' will remain a place of peace and tranquility, in an atmosphere of divinity for those who had no help from their kith and kin and need help at the evening of their lives.

Sri Haridoss Swamigal has come in the dream of the Veda pandit Vedamurthy Sri.S.K.Narayana Sasthrigal on one day and ordered him to start a mandali and vanished. Sasthrigal didn't get him and slept.Guruji has come for the second time in his dream and again asked him to start a Mnadali. Immedialetly Vedamurthy Sri.K.Narayana sasthrigal started planning for the mandali.

Vedamurthy Sri.K.Narayana sasthrigal was thinking where to start the mandali and how to go about the funds etc. His son Sri.K.N.Sundararama sasthrigal S/O. Sri.S.K.Narayana Sasthrigal known as RAM RAM by all in Kalpakkam was living in the sadurangapattinam village in his own house. They both were having plots in NeyKuppi village nearby ANUPURAM TOWNSHIP, part of D.A.E.Township, Kalpakkam.

In that plot (belongs to Vedamurthy Sri.K.Narayana Sasthrigal), he started construction of Sri Haridoss Giri Bhaktha Mandali. He first registered the land in the name of Sri Haridoss Giri Bhaktha Mandali (SHGB MANDALI).

He formed the committee and formed BY-Laws with the help of leading Lawyer Shri.Krishnaswamy and started the construction after forming the legal requirenments. Money collections were very difficult and he himself constructed the Mandali.

Sri Haridoss Giri Bhaktha Mandali was inagurated on 26 th January 2007.

Now the Mandali can be used for UPANAYANAM, MARRIAGE, AYUSHYA HOMAM, GANAPATHY HOMAM, SHASHTIABTHA POORTHY , RADHA KALYANAM, DIVYA NAMA SANGEERTHANAM BAJANAI etc. with the less amount as rental and other charges etc.

'Namasankeerthanam' is the keyword for Guruji. pOOJYASRI GNANANANDA and lord vINAYAGAR are there and daily pooja abhishegam are performed.

It has been propsed to collect Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) for the daily pooja and annadana expenses. The Monthly subscription Rs.20/-, Yearly subscription Rs.200/- and Rs.10,000/- for the life membership are planned at present.

For further details Please contact the following persons.

Veda Murthy Sri.S.K.Narayana Sasthrigal

Sri Haridoss Giri Bhaktha Mandali, Plot No.76, V.S.Nagar, NeyKuppi Village Vengappakkam post, KALPAKKAM (via) - 603102, Phone: 044 27495269

R.Narasimhan, 15, First Avenue, D.A.E.Township, Kalpakkam - 603102, PHONE: 044 274 88143, Mobile: 9884212021

It is the blissful desire of Sri Guruji to start this Mandali to cater to the needs of the poor and needy and this project is already taken up by the committee led by Vedamurthy Sri.K.Narayana Sasthrigal. The nature and exprenses of the project depend on the munifeicent donations from the devotees of Guru Maharaj and Guruji. This Mandali will be an abode for spiritual upliftment to the entire humanity without any discrimination of caste, creed or sex and this will remain a fore-runner for future generations in understanding and appreciating the catolicity of our Dharma and the values of human life. A mere glance at the collossal way Sri Guruji has set His Mission for the sake of humanity resounds the words of Guru Maharaj.