Thiruvasagam and the Panniru Thirumurai, Kailaya Vathiyam, Sivayogam, the lives of the 63 Nayanmars, Amma's songs and writings — and satsang every week where it all comes together.
Classes at the ashram
Taught free of cost, in person and online.
Days and times in brackets to be confirmed by the office.
திருவாசகம்
Thiruvasagam
Manikkavasagar's hymns learnt verse by verse — pronunciation, meaning and melody — so you can sing them at the temple and at home. Beginners welcome; Tamil script taught alongside for non-Tamil devotees.
Every day · 9–11 AM · 4–6 PM · ashram hall and online
The sacred temple percussion of Shiva. Village children and devotees learn the instruments and the beats, with the aim of forming a troupe that sings Sivapuranam at temples around the hill.
Every day · 9–11 AM · 4–6 PM · children's and adults' batches
Yoga and meditation on the Ministry of AYUSH model, taught free. Asana, pranayama and a simple Siva meditation that fits into a working day. Initiations on Chitra Pournami.
Storytelling sessions on the Saiva saints of the Periya Puranam, told for children and adults alike — without discrimination, as the trust's charter says.
Every day · 9–11 AM · 4–6 PM · Tamil, with English summary
Thiruvasagam and Sivayogam sessions are streamed for devotees overseas, with recordings and notes in all four languages. Ask the office for the link and timings in your time zone.
Satsang at the ashram is simple: bhajans, a reading from the Thirumurai or from Amma's books, silence, and conversation. Maataji joins when her schedule and health allow. Every Pournami the satsang grows into an all-night gathering with pooja and annadhanam.