Organization background
Srirangam Srimad Andavan Ashramam is a Sri Vaishnava organization that belongs to the Munithreya sampradayam and traces itself back to many centuries. Sri Vaishnavism essentially means followers of Lord Vishnu (one of the triumvirate of Indian Gods, viz. Brahma,Vishnu and Shiva). The central tenet of its teachings is the concept of Saranagati i.e. total surrender to God and His representation on earth, the Guru. Munitreyam simply means Three Munis, and refers to the three Munis Srimad Natha Muni (8th century A.D.), Srimad Yamuna Muni (10th century A.D.) and Srimad Ramanuja Muni (1017-1137 A.D.). For more details on the history of the Ashramam, see here .

The Ashramam head quarters are on the banks of river Kollidam (parallel to Cauvery) in Srirangam, Tamilnadu. In addition to the main Ashramam, several other branches have also been established in many places. The Ashramam for all practical purposes functions as a Mutt and conducts daily poojas, rituals and other activities in conformity with the protocol established by Sri Ramanuja Muni. The Ashramam has also contributed to renovation of old temples, building of new temples, establishment of Sanksrit Patasalas where the Vedas/Sastras/Prabandas/Agamas are taught thus ensuring that the knowledge is not lost to future generations. The current Ashramam head is Sri Srimushnam Andavan, also known as Sri Ranga Ramanuja Maha Desikan.

In addition to religious activities, the Ashramam also runs an Arts and Sciences college in Srirangam that caters to impoverished youth and imparts career-based education to these students from rural/semi-urban areas. The Ashramam is also in the process of expanding these activities to include a college of nursing, pharmacy, management, herbal reserch center and hospitals.

The Ashramam is represented in the US by the organization Sri Ramanuja Mission Inc USA. It was established in 1997 by His Holiness Srimad Srimushnam Andavan to nurture Srivaishnava Sath Sampradaya in the USA through religious services, discourses, publications and audio materials and other activities. For further details, see here .

Project background
As indicated in the history of Srimad Andavan Ashram, it was first established by Sri Vazhuthur Andavan (sometime in 1700's) in Srirangam. The current Andavan Ashramam was established during the time of Sri Vazhuthur Andavan, a disciple of Sri Thirukkudanthai Desikan, and can hence trace its roots back to nearly 300 years. Since then, there have been 11 Acharya's. The names and the period are given below:
1 1743 to 1795 Srimad Valuthur Andavan - Sri Vedantha Ramanuja Maha Desikan
2 dates not available Srimad Thiruthurai Poondi Andavan - Sri Srinivasa Ramanuja Maha Desikan
3 1830 to 1884 Srimad Periyandavan - Sri Srinivasa Maha Desikan
4 1883 to 1894 Srimad Chinnandavan - Sri Paduka Seveka
5 1905 to 1909 Kadanthethi Andavan - Sri Srinivasa Ramanuja Maha Desikan
6 1872 to 1932 Therezhunthur Andavan - Sri Vedantha Ramanuja Maha Desikan
7 1932 to 1947 Sri Aakur Andavan - Sri Srinivasa Maha Desikan
8 1946 to 1963 Thenpirai Andavan - Sri Ranganatha Maha Desikan
9 1963 to 1989 Sri Thirukudanthai Andavan - Srimath Vedantha Ramanuja Maha Desikan
10 1988 to 1989 Sri Mysore Andavan - Sri Srinivasa Ramanuja Maha Desikan
11 From 1989 Sri Mushnam Andavan - Sri Ranga Ramanuja Maha Desikan
The current Ashramam head is Sri Srimushnam Andavan, also known as Sri Ranga Ramanuja Maha Desikan, who is the 11th head of the Ashramam since its establishment.

Andavan Ashramam actually comprises of two buildings, that are referred to as Periya Ashramam and Chinna Ashramam. The following Brindavan's are located in Periya Ashramam In addition, at the Periya Ashramam, there is The following brindavan's are located in Chinna Ashramam In addition, at the Chinna Ashramam, there is

Project description
In 2014-2015, GKF picked up the cost of renovating the Brindavanam's in both Ashramams, as well as the cost of renovating the Sri Hayagreevar and Swami Desikan Sannithi. This year (2015-2016), GKF will pick up the cost of rebuilding and repairing the main building in the Chinnashramam, and the Goshala in the Chinnashramam.

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