Sri Ramanuja Mission
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

Of the religions practised today, Hinduism is one of the most ancient. This religion prescribes a mode of living for individuals, as well as activities to be carried out by the broader community (rituals, studies, etc.). These activities prescribed for the community are enthusiastically carried out in Hindu temples and ashrams, all over the world. GKF provides financial support to temples and ashrams, with the goal of preserving and nurturing the Hindu religion and culture.

From 2008-2012, SRM acquired a place (6 acres) in Franklin township for constructing a Perumal temple. Next, the Utsava Moorthy's were brought from India (2012), and the temple was inaugurated. In the next stage (2013-2014), construction of a Balalayam (mini-temple to house the Utsava Moorthy's) was started. In 2014-2015, the Moolavar (main deity) was brought from India, along with the necessary adornments, and the main temple construction began in 2016 and is expected to end by 2022.

GKF contributions to SRM