Kanchi Paramacharya Centre

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
The Radiance of Sanatana Dharma

“Silence is the true language of the realized.”
— Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal (Kanchi Paramacharya)

A Beacon of Tradition and Timeless Wisdom

The Kanchi Paramacharya Centre, located in the ancient city of Kanchipuram, is dedicated to Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal, the 68th Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Revered as the Kanchi Paramacharya or Maha Periyava, he was a living embodiment of Vedantic wisdom, humility, compassion, and unwavering devotion to dharma.

Through his life and teachings, he rekindled the flame of Sanatana Dharma, drawing millions to the path of spiritual clarity and inner peace.

The Life of the Sage

Born in 1894, Swamigal ascended the Peetham at the tender age of 13 and led the Matha for over 87 years with unparalleled grace. He wandered across India, meeting scholars, saints, and common people—offering blessings, solutions, and spiritual direction with the gentleness of a sage and the brilliance of a scriptural master.

He never sought fame or followers. His presence itself was the teaching, his silence the sermon.

Spiritual Sites within the Centre

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham – The main Matha where the Paramacharya resided. It is steeped in Vedic chanting, scriptural studies, and daily pujas.
Brindavanam (Samadhi Sthal) – The sacred resting place of the Paramacharya, where devotees gather in deep reverence and prayer.
Adi Shankara Shrine – Honoring the original founder of Advaita Vedanta, Adi Shankaracharya, whose lineage the Kanchi Paramacharya preserved with absolute purity.

Core Teachings of the Paramacharya

Live Simply, Think Deeply – He emphasized a life of simplicity, truthfulness, and introspection.
Preserve the Vedas and Culture – Swamigal worked tirelessly to revive and support Vedic schools, Sanskrit learning, and traditional art forms.
Serve All, See God in All – He guided the rich and poor alike with the same kindness. Even in silence, his blessings transformed lives.
Faith and Daily Discipline – Emphasis on Sandhyavandanam, regular prayer, and practicing one’s dharma in daily life.

Why Kanchipuram?

Kanchipuram, one of the seven Moksha-puris, is spiritually charged with centuries of tapas, temples, and saints. It is the city of Kamakshi Devi, Adi Shankara’s wisdom, and Paramacharya’s presence. The air in Kanchi is still thick with the vibrations of Vedic mantras and the silent grace of the sage who once walked its streets barefoot, blessing silently.

Planning a Visit?

Location: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Official Site: https://www.kamakoti.org
Timings: Open daily; special pujas during festivals like Navaratri, Maha Shivaratri, and Guru Poornima
Accommodation: Available in Matha guesthouses and nearby hotels

Why Visit the Kanchi Paramacharya Centre?

To pay homage to one of India’s greatest saints
To meditate in the presence of preserved divine energy
To reconnect with the beauty and discipline of Vedic life
To receive blessings from the eternal silence of Maha Periyava

Sairam. May the light of the Paramacharya guide you to wisdom, humility, and truth.