Santhigiri

Santhigiri Ashram is a spiritual center and pilgrimage site, located in Pothencode, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India. It was founded by Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru and is recognized and developed as a Social and Scientific Research Organization by the Government of India.

Situated within the ashram compound is the Parnasala monument, in the shape of a lotus blossom in white Makrana marble. It was constructed by the followers of Karunakara Guru over a period of 10 years. It was inaugurated by the President of India Pratibha Devi Patil on 13 August, 2010 and was opened for prayers and worship on 12 September, 2010 .

This ashram is located at the geographic coordinates of 8°37′55.6″N 76°53′52.8″E / 8.632111°N 76.898000°E / 8.632111; 76.898000 at an altitude of about 107.06 m above sea level.

Santhigiri Ashram works towards fulfilling Navajyothi Sri Karunakara Guru's vision of "revitalized life involving spiritual, social, economic and cultural elements".

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