“Sri Gnanananda Thapovanam” is a quiet place, situated on the northern banks of Pennai river, near Thirukovilur in Tamil Nadu. Thapovanam meaning “forest of penance” is today a place of pilgrimage. It is situated within a couple of miles from a sacred town called “Tirukovilur”, meaning a town of sacred temples. Swami Gnananandagiri Swamigal, established his modest ashram at Thapovanam, a place which was identified by Swami himself for its spiritual potency.
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The Ashram established at Thapovanam by Swami is a special one, managed by Swami himself in a special way. Find out the Directions and Route map to get to Thapovanam from various places.
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Chitra Pournima Celebrations at Thapovanam
Thai Kirthigai’ on Feb 6th and Namasankeertanam on Feb 5th
| Date & Day | Programme | Nakshathram |
|---|---|---|
| JULY 3rd Mon, (Aani 18) | POURNAMI | MOOLAM/POORADAM |
| JULY 4th Tue, (AANI 19) | ASHTAMI | UTHARADAM |
| JULY 5th WED, (AANI 20) | TRITIYAI | THIRUVONAM |
| JULY 6th Thu, (AANI 21) | CHATURTHI | AVITTAM |
| JULY 7th FRI, (AANI 22) | PANCHAMI | SADAYAM |
| JULY 8th SAT, (AANI 23) | SHASHTI | POORATADHI |
| JULY 9th SUN, (AANI 24) | SAPTAMI | UTHRATTADHI |
| JULY 10th MON, (AANI 25) | ASHTAMI | REVATHI |
