2022-23 Vedapatshala Project Profile - General v5

Veda Patashala
Project Profile
Sriranganatha Paduka Vidyalaya Trust
With the divine blessings of

HH Srimad Andavan Srivaraha Mahadesikan
Srirangam | Tiruchanur | Vrindavan
Aurangabad | Tiruvahindrapuram | Vaduvur
Historical Profile
Sri Ranganatha Paduka Vidyalaya Trust, which runs Veda
Patashalas, schools, a full-fledged college, and a Goshala, was
founded in 1968 by HH Srimad Thirukudanthai Andavan Vedanta
Ramanuja Mahadesikan of Srirangam Srimad Andavan Ashramam,
in the illustrious lineage of the ancient Acharya, Bhagavad
Ramanuja. It was formed as a public Charitable Trust in 1968 with
Sri T.S. Rajan, son of the famous Sri T.V. Sundaram Iyengar of the
TVS Group as the Founder Trustee. Other eminent trustees included
Sri T.S. Santhanam, son of Shri. T.V. Sundaram Iyengar; Smt. Prema
Srinivasan, wife of Sri. T.S. Srinivasan; Sri K. Venkatachari, son of
Late Sri R. Krishnamachariar; and Sri M. Srinivasan, son of Late R.
Madhavachariar, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Sri T.S.
Rajan was the first Chairman and Sri M. Srinivasan was the first
Secretary of the Trust. The Current Secretary and Correspondent of
the Trust is CA Sri R. Venkatesh.
Our Mission
Resurrect, and propagate the Vedic tradition of learning and
education in India as enshrined in the ancient systems and
schools of knowledge that form the basis of Sanatana Dharma
Train and create exceptional leaders in Veda, Agama and
Divya-prabandha, capable of providing value-based
educational interventions drawn from the ancient Dharmic
traditions of India with the aim of achieving cultural, moral and
social upliftment of society-at-large.
Academic Profile
01. ACADEMIC STRENGTH
Over 100 students study in
01. Many students came from economically poor
backgrounds. The Patashalas lift them out of
various Patsahalas situated in economic impoverishment and transform
locations such as Srirangam, them into Vedic scholars, Agamic authorities,
Vrindavan, Thiruchanoor near and Dharmic teachers.
02.
Tirupati, Thiruvahindrapuram, Several Patashalas facilitate certification from
Vaduvoor, and Aurangabad. Universities: Shiromani (BA) from
Bharatidasan University and Shastrti (BA) and
02. ACADEMIC SUBJECTS Acharya (MA) from Sampoornand University
Subjects taught include Krishna to facilitate further studies till Ph.D
03.
Yajurveda, Shukla Yajurveda, Teaching methods include traditional
Samaveda, Rigveda, Sanskrit techniques like classroom lessons followed
Grammar, and Pancharatra by several hours of avrutti (metrical
Agama. Some locations also practice); and modern techniques that use
teach English, Maths, Science activity-based learning, team-building, and
and Social Sciences field-trips.
Our Main Focus
TO CONNECT
Ultimately we want all students
to get connected to the Vedic
traditions of knowledge, and
become leaders of value-
based education and social
upliftment.
TO SERVE
All students are constantly
reminded and made to
understand that a primary
goal of life is to render
service to those who need
help the most, while
surrendering to the Supreme
Lord and our great Acharyas.
Four components
EXCEL IN ACADEMICS:
PERSONALISED COACHING
LEARNING
Our goal is for students to progress to the level of

Ghana Pathakas (the highest level of metrical
chanting) in Veda, or Vidwans (recognised
scholars) in Agama. They are also encouraged to
complete their board exams, and continue
onwards to get a University Degree, upto Ph.D.
All children are assessed, and a personalised

plan is developed and executed to suit their
specific learning requirements.
LEARN OUR SAMPRADYAM:

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
TRADITION
All students are taught Sanskrit and Tamil

stotrams (hymns), Vedic rituals, and a life-style
based on the tenets of Sanatana Dharma. They
are taught to observe the daily duties of a Vedic
student, and develop a mood of service.
There is a clear approach for character

development to progress towards righteous
virtues such as integrity, cleanliness, patience,
respect, austerity, faithfulness, and peacefulness.
BE ACTIVE AND SERVE:

FUN, GAMES AND SERVICE
RECREATION
On weekly days-off and holidays, the students

engage in team-building games, go on
educational trips, or visit Vedic scholars and
masters to learn.
Students help every day in cleaning the premises,

serving prasadam (sanctified meals) and tidying
up, to imbibe a sense of service and support.
UPSKILL AND EVOLVE

ADVENTURE
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Students often go on field-trips to other
locations such as Kanchipuram, Srirangam,
and Tirumalai to attend cultural festivals, and
learn from seniors.
Several Patashala students travelled to

Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and other cities to
participate in educational camps.
We also conduct interactive team building

activities to increase their self-learning spirit.
Career Paths
Students have several career paths:
University careers as teachers,

researchers, or lecturers, after
completing post-graduate degrees
or a Ph.D
Temple Priests or archakars, after

qualifying as Agama experts in deity
worship and installations
Family proests who conduct

Upadhyayam or rites of passage
Parayanam experts who chant

Vedas, or preachers who conduct
discourses and sermons to offer
value-based education and morality.
Our locations
SRIRANGAM PATASHALA
Number of Students: 25
Subjects taught: Krishna and Shukla Yajurvedam,
Samavedam, Divya Prabandham, Pancharatra
Agama
Links: Shiromani (B.A) from Bharatidasan
University
VRINDAVAN PATASHALA
Subjects taught: Shukla Yajurvedam,
Vyakaranam, English, Maths and Science
Links: Shastri(B.A) and Acharya (M.A) from
Sampoornanand University
AURANGABAD PATASHALA
Subjects taught: Shukla Yajurvedam and Panini
Vyakaranam
TIRUCHANOOR PATASHALA
Subjects taught: Rigvedam, Yajurvedam, and
Samavedam
Links: Chittoor Sanskrit Sabha
TIRUVAHINDRAPURAM PATASHALA
Subjects taught: Krishna Yajurvedam,
Links: Om Charitable Trust
VADUVOOR PATASHALA
Subjects taught: Krishna Yajurvedam and
Pancharatra Agama
Discipline & Love
Discipline is enforced so that students
are regulated in their Vedic lifestyle,
loyal to their teachers and traditions,
and committed to continuous learning
Affection and love are equally

showered on the students to create a
family atmosphere that resembles a
'home-away-from home'.
Our Kulapatis
HH Srimad Tirukudanthai Andavan Vedanta
Ramanuja Mahadesikan (1907 - 1989) started the
first Veda Patashala in Kanchipuram in 1968, which
was later shifted to Srirangam in 1969.
HH Srimad Srimushnam Periandavan

Rangaramanuja Mahadesikan (1935 - 2018)
expanded the Patashalas in several other locations,
and partnered with Universities and scholars to
provide academic certifications.
HH Srimad Andavan Srivaraha Mahadesikan

(1968 - present), the eleventh and current pontiff of
the Srirangam Srimad Andavan Ashramam, has
inspired and instructed us to continue to grow the
Veda Patashalas with a view to preserving the
ancient Vedic systems of learning and knowledge.
Cost per student
Particulars Monthly
₹ ₹ Annual ₹
Food and subsistence 3,000 36,000
Apportionment of teacher's fee 2,000 24,000
Books and stationery 400 4,800
Medical Expenses (basic) 200 2,400
Travel, festivals & gifts 400 4,800
Utilities - electricity, water & fuel 250 3,000
Total ₹ 6,250 ₹₹75,000
This is the basic maintenance cost per student per year, and does not
include capital costs such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, annual
start-up costs and other one-time expenses.
Our Credentials
CSR APPROVAL FROM MCA SECTION 80-G
SECTION 12A FCRA APPROVAL
CERTIFICATIONS
Sri Ranganatha Paduka Vidyalaya Trust
has all necessary credentials and
approvals required under the Ministry of
Corporate Affairs, Income Tax Act and
Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, as
follows:
MCA Approval to conduct CSR Activities
Income Tax exemptions under Section
80-G and 12-A
FCRA approval to collect Foreign
Exchange remittances
Snapshots
Let's Serve
Together
Sri Ranganatha Paduka Vidyalaya Trust
Nelson Road, Srirangam
Tiruchirapalli District, 620005
+ 91 9952691010
+ 91 9978683880
http://sriranganathapaduka.org/

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Veda Patashala

With the divine blessings of

Our goal is for students to progress to the level of

All children are assessed, and a personalised

LEARN OUR SAMPRADYAM:

All students are taught Sanskrit and Tamil

There is a clear approach for character

BE ACTIVE AND SERVE:

On weekly days-off and holidays, the students

Students help every day in cleaning the premises,

UPSKILL AND EVOLVE

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Several Patashala students travelled to

We also conduct interactive team building

University careers as teachers,

Temple Priests or archakars, after

Family proests who conduct

Parayanam experts who chant

Affection and love are equally

HH Srimad Srimushnam Periandavan

HH Srimad Andavan Srivaraha Mahadesikan

Food and subsistence 3,000 36,000

Apportionment of teacher's fee 2,000 24,000

Books and stationery 400 4,800

Medical Expenses (basic) 200 2,400

Travel, festivals & gifts 400 4,800

Utilities - electricity, water & fuel 250 3,000

Total ₹ 6,250 ₹₹75,000

SECTION 12A FCRA APPROVAL

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