Saccidananda Ashram, Benedictine abbey and ashram in Tannirpalli, India.
Saccidananda Ashram stands on the banks of the River Kavery, combining the principles of Christian monasticism with traditional Indian spiritual practices.
The monastery was established in 1950 by French priest Jules Monchanin and Benedictine monk Henri le Saux, who adopted Indian spiritual names.
The name Saccidananda represents the Christian Trinity through Sanskrit terms: Sat (Being), Cit (Consciousness), and Ananda (Bliss).
Visitors can participate in daily meditation sessions, group prayers, and personal retreats while staying in basic accommodations within the monastery grounds.
The monastery maintains organic farming operations, a dairy farm, and a vermicomposting unit to support environmental sustainability and community needs.
Location: Tannirpalli
Inception: 1950
Founders: Jules Monchanin, Abhishiktananda
GPS coordinates: 10.92630,78.43830
Latest update: November 30, 2025 19:52
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