His Holiness Sri Sri Sri

Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji

His Holiness Parama Pujya Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji is the Founder Pontiﬀ of Avadhoota Datta Peetham at Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama in Mysore, India. Sri Swamiji is renowned for His Meditation music and He is considered a divine guide who promotes the ancient Vedic traditions.

Swamiji’s Path

A great proponent of Sanatana Dharma, as preached by the first Guru Sri Dattatreya, His Holiness Sri Swamiji has relentlessly toured the length and breadth of India, establishing various Ashramas. Sri Swamiji’s mission has required Him to undertake over 150 foreign trips to many countries where His Holiness has established centers in Australia, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Switzerland, Trinidad, UK, and USA. Dattapeetham Guru Parampara consists of the holy Trinity Lord Dattatreya, Nrsimha Jayalakshmi Mata and Sri Swamiji.

Dharma Prachaara (Self Consciousness)

Dharma is the eternal principle, which differentiates humans from other creatures and Dharma alone upholds the peaceful coexistence of various beings in the creation of God. Though many pantheons (different from each other) prevail universally, the principle remains the same. Sri Dattatreya, (incarnation of the Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva), has preached the essence of Universal Family with three concepts: Do for others that which you expect from others; Try to behold the divinity in every being; Observe any object or creature. Try to emulate the good in them and shun any the evil aspects then you can always add value to your life.

Espousing this great philosophy of our Sanatana Dharma, as preached by the first teacher of the universe - Lord Dattatreya, His Holiness Sri Swamiji has relentlessly toured the length and breadth of India, establishing various Ashramas (Branches of Datta Peetham also called as Gnana Bodha Sabhas) in many states.

Viswa Manava Dharma

Most important feature of Sri Swamiji’s mission is to help people realize the divinity within them and attain oneness with God. Sri Swamiji always states that practicing humanity (Maanavataa) should be our motto. Accordingly, Sri Swamiji’s message has been widely appreciated in many communities of both eastern and western hemispheres with no barrier due to nationality, creed, sect, caste and religion. Community leaders across the world have welcomed His Holiness to give discourses, Music for Meditation and Healing concerts, and Datta Kriya Yoga.

Sri Swamiji’s generosity too has transcended all limitations of language and faith. Sri Swamiji is equally supportive while raising donations for the renovation of a Romanian cathedral or for arranging food to feed hurricane ravaged localities in US, or to rebuild ancient temples, to organize orphanages in Peru and Trinidad to help impoverished children.

Sri Swamiji's Spiritual, Cultural & Social Welfare Activities

Music & Bhajans

Sri Swamiji is a great composer of Bhajans or religious hymns and songs. Sri Swamiji has written more than 2000 songs in Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi and English in praise of various deities. Endowed with a gifted voice, Sri Swamiji’s bhajan sessions enthrall a musical layman and a Carnatic scholar alike. His Music for Healing and Meditation concerts are world renowned having taken place in historic venues such as Lincoln Center (New York, USA), Synder Opera House (Australia), and Royal Albert Hall (London, UK) to name a few. The divine music at these concerts has impacted the lives of many devotees and music enthusiasts. Visit the Puttugam Library at KSHT to enjoy some of these spiritual treasures.

SGS Birds & Shuka Vana

With His compassionate heart, Sri Swamiji established Shuka Vana (Parrot Park), a rehabilitation center for birds in the serene premises of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashrama, Mysuru in 2012. The striking 50 meters high free-flight, one-acre aviary has around 2,100 colorful residents from 468 different species which resulted in Shuka Vana being awarded a Guinness World Record in 2017. Shuka Vana was invited to partner on the project “Year of the Bird 2018” by Audubon, Bird Life International, The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Geographic and 190 other reputed organizations on work to protect birds and their habitat, as part of this year’s project – Year of the bird.

SGS Charitable Hospital

The Allopathic and Ayurvedic hospital in Datta Peetham caters to the medical needs of the poor and those in need. The medical services available at the hospital include Allopathic out patient services, Ayurvedic out-patient and in-patient treatment facilities (ancient Indian system of medicine), dentistry, physiotherapy, cataract operation program, diabetes detection programs, regular medical check-up camps and a free dispensary/ pharmacy. With its own Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing unit, the facility prepares medicines using traditional methods and males them available via the Ashram’s dispensary.

Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji

His Holiness Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji, is the junior Pontiff of Avadhoota Datta Peetham, fondly referred as Bala Swamiji. Sri Bala Swamiji is admired for oration in various fields like Shastras, Upanishads and many more. Sri Bala Swamiji is extraordinary translator of the Vedas into simple language.