As light, air and water are present everywhere, so also is Veda, and that is the original light, rhythm and vibration that every human being carries.
– Swami Sri Atmananda
About Us
The principal objective of Veda Research Institute (VRI) is to decode the secret of the Vedas through study, research and application to day-to-day life. Various courses launched by VRI are designed to help mankind benefit from the eternal wisdom and promote harmony on the planet.
Located at Tiruvannamalai, the world-famous spiritual city, on the northwest side of the holy mountain Arunachala, VRI aims to transmit the light and force of the Vedas to the whole planet. The campus is located on Kanji Road, approximately 9 km from the city bus stand and railway station. One can reach the VRI campus, known as Ganeshpuri, from Chennai Airport, 120 km, and from Bangalore, 185 km, through taxi or express road transport buses. It is 110 km from the well-known spiritual city Pondicherry.
VRI Ganeshpuri campus has all the facilities for study, research, conference and library. Separate hostel accommodations are available for gents and ladies. Located in a scenic forest environment away from the hustle of city life, VRI offers an excellent opportunity for serious research and meditation.
Courses Offered
Vedic Research
Vedic Chanting
Vedic Astrology
Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita