The word “Gnanapeedam” literly means the place of wisdom. Gnanam means wisdom, peedam means the place . Hence the Gnanapeedam is the sacred place where from one learns, practices and experiences the true wisdom.
In this way our Gnanapeedam has been established for the spiritual awareness and to awaken the spiritual divine energy in every individual seeking to God/Supreme realization.
The Gnanapeedam is located in Thirumurthi Hills in course of Western Ghats. Thirumurthi Hills is highly praised for its spiritual abundance with prevalent of the divine vibration of so many Rishis. It is also referred as “ThenKailayam (South Kailash)” in the ancient literatures. Udumalpet is the closest town (18-KM) and Coimbatore is the closest City (100-KM) to the Gnanapeedam.
About 100 Kms from the Coimbatore Railway station. About 18 Kms from the Udumalapet. The Gnanapeedam is open from 5.00 AM to 9.00 PM everyday.
You can stay in the Gnanapeedam. Accommodation and food are provided to the people who are coming to the Gnanapeedam.
Accommodation will be provided according to availability. Prior intimation is necessary through e-mail or phone.
Food tokens are available at the ashram; please get the food tokens before 6.00 am for breakfast, 10.30 AM for lunch, 4.00 PM for dinner.
The Irai prasadam( Blessed with divine energy)food served in the Gnanpeedam is Satvic