As Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji stated, “The spirit of Advaita is not to stay away from anything but to stay in tune with everything”. Swami Siddhanandaji has stayed true to this ideal not for a minute, day, or year but for five long decades.
Swami Siddhananda was born in Kerala. After his college education, Siddhaji joined Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai on September 15th, 1972, to study Vedanta directly from Pujya Gurudev. He successfully completed the course in April of 1975.
Swamiji served at Chinmaya Mission, Chennai from 1976-1992. During that time, Swamiji spearheaded several projects including Tapovan Prasad and Bala Vihar magazines, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Madras Chinmaya Seva Trust, Sarveshwara Dhyana Nilayam and the Chinmaya Vidyalaya.
In August of 1992, Swamiji took charge at Adi Shankara Nilayam, Cochin leading all Chinmaya International Foundation activities in the early years.
In 1994, Swamiji arrived in the USA to take care of Chinmaya Publications West. While working tirelessly leading Chinmaya Publications, Swamiji also conducts Bal Vihar, Study Group, Satsang and Bhajan Sandhya. Swamiji’s dynamism in spreading Gurudev’s work has resulted in four vibrant Chinmaya Centers – Kedar, Madhuvan, Ramalaya and Sudarshan in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania East.
Siddhaji is also an artist, composer and accomplished singer who has released seven devotional albums.
Swamiji’s fifty plus glorious years on the path of Karma, Jnana and Bhakti has not been one of inertia. “We can, We Must!”- Swamiji continues to inspire devotees worldwide with his enthusiastic leadership style, teamwork, oratory skills and the essence of Vedanta.
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Bala Vihar
Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar is a spiritual and cultural program designed to teach children values, Hindu scriptures, and moral living through engaging stories, activities, and discussions. It aims to build strong character and self-confidence in children while fostering love and reverence for Indian culture and spiritual heritage.
Puja
Chinmaya Mission Puja is a devotional ritual conducted with reverence and precision, often including offerings, chanting, and prayers to invoke divine blessings. It serves as a means for devotees to express gratitude, deepen their spiritual connection, and cultivate inner purity and discipline.
Events
Chinmaya Mission organizes cultural events that showcase India's rich heritage through music, dance, drama, and traditional celebrations. These events help children and adults connect with their roots, fostering pride in Indian culture while reinforcing spiritual and moral values.
Calendar
The calendar provides a consolidated view of all events, including the Bala Vihar schedule, Nitya Puja, special pujas, facility usage, and more.
Books
Chinmaya Publications features engaging Bala Vihar books for Pre-K to Grade 12, along with Vedantic texts and more.
Anecdotes
A searchable archive of the Daily Dose of anecdotes published by pujya Swami Siddhananda ji
Sukerama
The Chinmaya Mission quarterly magazine, SuKeRaMa features inspiring articles, spiritual insights, and updates on mission activities from around the tri-state area. It serves as a valuable resource for devotees to stay connected with Vedantic teachings and the Sudarshan, Kedar, Ramalaya and Madhuvan Chinmaya community.
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West Chester
PA 19380
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