ABOUT US
About sree ramadasa ashram
Central to SRDM’s activities is the Sree Rama Dasa Ashram, established in 1920 by Brahmasree Neelakanta Gurupadar in the serene village of Ayirooppara, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Situated on the sacred grounds of Thapobhumi, the ashram serves as a spiritual haven that has become a symbol of divine comfort and enlightenment.
Originally known as Hanuman Swami Bhajan Madam, the ashram, located on the sacred grounds of Thapobhumi—a centuries-old Samadhisthanam—has become a symbol of spiritual purity for seekers of divine enlightenment.
As the ashram expanded its branches and operational areas, the Sree Rama Dasa Mission was officially registered to facilitate smoother administration.
The mission operates numerous ashrams, schools, and temples across India, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh, and has also extended its spiritual and social outreach internationally to countries like Kuwait, UAE, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the United States of America.
OUR MISSION
To apply the timeless principles of Sanathana Dharma to modern challenges for holistic development at all levels of society.
To India’s cultural heritage with modern science and technology, promoting unity, harmony, and enlightened education.
OUR Vision
Truth is the foundation of life and it is the only religion
Religion is universal service.
It embraces the independence of life.
It doesn’t neglect, rather it conceives.
OFFICE BEARERS
President
:Swami Brahmapadananda Saraswathi
A graduate in Mathematics and a seasoned Thanthri, His Holiness brings over 30 years of expertise in Prana-Pratishtha, temple consecration, administration, and spiritual discipline. As an astrologer with deep insight into indigenous medicine, he offers a profound understanding of the wisdom embodied by a realized saint, cultivated over decades.
(E-mail: president@srdm.in)
General Secretary
:Dr. Brahmachari Bhargava Ram
A disciple of Jagadguru Swami Sathyananda Saraswathy, he was born in 1977 in Kannur and has been a resident of Sree Rama Dasa Ashram since 1996. A distinguished scholar in Indian philosophies and Sanskrit, he is an eloquent orator, spiritual leader, and social activist.
With over 15 years of university-level teaching experience, he has held key positions including State Secretary and General Secretary of Hindu Aikya Vedi (2010-2023), Treasurer and Secretary of Sree Rama Dasa Ashram, and General Secretary of Sree Rama Dasa Mission Universal Society. Currently, he is the Academic Head at Brahmavidya Gurukulam (since 2022) and General Secretary (since 2024) of Sree Rama Dasa Mission, as well as Chief Coordinator of Jyothi Kshethra Nirman Samithi (since 2023).
He holds an MA, MPhil, UGC NET and PhD in Sanskrit Vyakarana.
(E-mail: secretary@srdm.in)
Vice President
:Swami Sankarapadananda Saraswathi
A lifelong devotee of Sampoojya Swamiji, he built a technical career in the Middle East before returning to India during the first Gulf War. Gradually integrating into Ashram life under his Guru's guidance, he has since applied his techno-commercial expertise to numerous Ashram initiatives.
Treasurer
:Swami Neelakandapadananda Saraswathi
A seasoned spiritual seeker with over 22 years devoted to the Guru–Shishya relationship, he has deeply internalized the nuances of this sacred bond. Having managed an ashram single-handedly for eleven years, he brings a wealth of spiritual lineage, practical wisdom, and resilience to the team. His journey at the Lotus Feet of the Gurus has shaped his ability to navigate challenges with grace, enriching the ashram community with his experience and insights.
Executive committee members
Swami Yogananda Saraswathi joined the Sree Rama Dasa Ashram in October 1998, after resigning from his job at IRE, Udyogamandal, Aluva, where he worked until then. Born on February 18, 1973, in Ernakulam, he holds a degree in Economics from Maharajas College. From 1998 to 2006, he served alongside Swamiji at the Thiruvananthapuram Sree Rama Dasa Ashram. Having trained in yoga under Acharya Rajan Menon in 1988, he became an active yoga instructor and established the Sreeyomargam Yoga Centre. He also holds a TTC certification from Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram. Swami Yogananda adopted sannyasa at the Jyothikshetram during Sri Rama Navami in 2013 and adopted the name Swami Yogananda Saraswathi.
Sree Rama Dasa Mission (SRDM), a registered charitable society (S No. 61 of 1973), operates under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific, and Charitable Societies Act.