Vidyavanam ( An Indian Christian Ashram) is blessed on January 03, 1997 on the Feast day of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It is one of the Institutions of the CMI( Carmelites of Mary Immaculate) Congregation, belonging to Preshitha Province Coimbatore.

Vidyavanam as a Catholic monastery in southern India that strives to combine Indian religiosity with Christian spirituality has been attracting God-seekers from around the world for the past 25 years.

Vidyavanam opens its gates for people of all religions and allow anyone to stay with in, if they are true seekers of God,”

Christians and people of other faiths discover at this ashram “a way of truth and orientation of life” through prayer and meditation, Retreat and Yoga. Aim of this Ashram is, Making Christianity “truly Indian and help to experience the true depth of Indian spirituality in Christianity “

Built nearby  the National Park in Bangalore on a small  hill Area,  the ashram comprises a beautiful Chapel, Meditation and Yoga rooms, and a library stocked with books on the Bible, monastic spirituality, theology and comparative religion. It also has some huts scattered on the rocky hill for the God Seekers to stay.

*RIP* Fr. Francis Vineeth Vadakkethala CMI (86)
Dear Friends of Vidyavanam, 
Rev. Fr. Francis Vineeth Vadakkethala CMI (86),
Preshitha Province, Coimbatore, founder of Vidyavanam, 
is called to eternal reward on 30 May 2021.
Birth: 15-05-1935
Place : Kandasankadavu( Kerala)
First Profession: 15-10-1953
Ordination: 17-05-1960
Death: 30-05-2021

A mystic…genius of Indian spirituality … founder of Vidyavanam, a professor of philosophy…above all a simple human being. He was a great inspiration for generations of CMIs .. His sense of detachment from worldly success…will continue to inspire.

Silver Jubilee Celebration

The Inauguration of Silver Jubilee of Vidyvanam Ashram took place on 13 th February, 2021 with a small but beuatifull celebration. Here some clicks