Adi Sankara Nilayam is the revered birthplace of Sri Adi Sankaracharya, the great philosopher, saint, and exponent of Advaita Vedanta. Nestled in the serene village of Veliyanad, Kerala, this sacred home of Aryamba, his holy mother, was historically known as Melpazhur Mana. In honor of Sri Sankara’s vision and mission, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda aptly renamed it Adi Sankara Nilayam, meaning “the abode of Sri Sankara.”
Adi Sankara Nilayam is the revered birthplace of Sri Adi Sankaracharya, the great philosopher, saint, and exponent of Advaita Vedanta. Nestled in the serene village of Veliyanad, Kerala, this sacred home of Aryamba, his holy mother, was historically known as Melpazhur Mana. In honor of Sri Sankara’s vision and mission, Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda aptly renamed it Adi Sankara Nilayam, meaning “the abode of Sri Sankara.”
The Akhanda-Jyoti (eternal lamp) is a symbol of Sri Sankara’s ever-present spiritual radiance. This divine flame continues to inspire seekers on their journey toward self-realization and supreme Reality. Visitors are encouraged to experience the profound silence and meditative energy of this sacred space.
Adi Sankara Nilayam has long been a center of sacred ceremonies and traditions, including:
The walls of Melpazhur Mana beautifully narrate Sri Sankara’s life story through exquisite Kerala-style murals, keeping his legacy and teachings alive for generations to come. Experience the divine essence of Sri Adi Sankara’s birthplace—a sanctuary of wisdom, devotion, and enlightenment.
