Tantra Vidyā Pīṭham

Established in 1972 in Thirunavaya by P. Madhavji, a leader of the social and spiritual renaissance, with the aim of reviving and preserving the Tantric tradition of Kerala. The institution was founded with the support of renowned Tantra teachers and the blessings of His Holiness Swami Jayendra Saraswathi, the 69th Pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Initially, the school operated from Thirunavaya before moving to Chowannoor Sabha Madham and eventually relocating to Aluva, where it is currently situated. Under the guidance of P. Madhavji and Brahmashri Kalpuzha Divakaran Namboodiripad, a comprehensive seven-year curriculum was designed, which remains the foundation of the school’s academic offerings. The institution also houses a library located on the banks of the Periyar River, which holds a valuable collection of modern publications and palm leaf manuscripts. The palm leaf collection contains the manuscripts belonging to the Thanthra Vidya Peedhom. It comprises also the manuscripts from the renowned family of Mīmāṃsā scholars, Payyūr Bhaṭṭas from Porkulam.

HMML ID
257674703369
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/organization/257674703369
LC name
Tantra Vidyā Pīṭham
HMML name
Tantra Vidyā Pīṭham

Variants

  • DKA 005
  • Thanthra Vidya Peedhom

Organization information

Organization type
Schools ● Libraries
Foundation date
1972
Centuries
20th century CE ● 21st century CE
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Citations
Communication with Olga Nowicka, December 13, 2024.

Preferred citation

"Tantra Vidyā Pīṭham." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified December 16, 2024. https://w3id.org/haf/organization/257674703369

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Date added
2024-12-16
Last edited
2024-12-16

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