Organization background
Sri Ramanuja Mission Inc. USA (SRM) is a Srivaishnava Organization affiliated to Srirangam Srimadh Andavan Ashramam (A religious ashram in the temple town of Srirangam in India. The ashramam was establihsed following the path shown by the three great sages (Muni-Traya) viz. Srimath Nathamuni (824-924 CE), Srimath Yamuna Muni (916-1041 CE) and Srimath Ramanuja Muni(1017-1137 CE).) SRM is the official branch of the Ashramam in USA. It was established by His Holiness Srimadh Srimushnam Andavan in the year 1997 to nurture Srivaishnava Sath Sampradayam in USA through religious services, discourses, publications and audio materials, and other activities. For further details, see here.

Project background
Religion and Culture are an important component of the sense of identity of an individual, and preserving that sense of group identity is an important facet of human life. Of the religions practised today, Hinduism is one of the most ancient. This religion prescribes a mode of living for individuals (that includes austerities, religious rituals etc.), as well as activities to be carried out by the broader community (rituals, studies, etc.). Unfortunately, the pressures of modern life make it increasingly difficult to follow these practices as an individual; however, the activities prescribed for the community are enthusiastically carried out in Hindu temples and ashrams, all over the world. Hence the temples and ashrams serve a very important role, as the preservers of Hindu traditions and culture, and ensure that the beliefs and values learnt over several millenia are not forgotten. GKF provides financial support to temples and ashrams, for activities related to preserving and nurturing the Hindu religion and culture.

Project description
SRM is in the process of acquiring a place of worship here in the US for the daily pooja of the Aradhana Moorthys of the Ashramam and to nurture Muni-traya Sampradayam. The first step of this process is to acquire land for a temple. SRM has been soliciting contributions from devotees for this purpose. As the organization and the upcoming temple would serve a very important role as a preserver of Hindu traditions and culture, GKF will provide financial support for the purchase of land for the temple.

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