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Santhigiri Ashram
Founded in 1958 by Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru, Santhigiri Ashram is rooted in a holistic vision of healthcare—one that goes beyond treating illness to healing the body, mind, and spirit. His wisdom emphasizes balance as the foundation of true wellness. This vision has grown into a trusted network of Ayurvedic hospitals, medical education, and research centers across India, dedicated to authentic Ayurveda, compassionate care, and lifelong well-being.
Sacred Beginnings of Santhigiri Ashram
Santhigiri Ashram (Current Day)
Aim & Vision
Santhigiri Ashram is guided by three foundational principles that serve humanity at the physical, social, and spiritual levels.
Annadanam – Nourishing Humanity
Serving food is considered the highest form of service at Santhigiri. Every visitor is first offered food, recognizing that physical well-being is essential for spiritual growth. Across Santhigiri Ashram and its branches, nutritious food is served daily with reverence, prayer, and equality—treating every person as divine. This uninterrupted service has continued for over 50 years, nourishing thousands every day.
Athurasevanam – Healing the Ailing
Healing the sick is the noblest form of charity. Santhigiri practices a unique holistic healthcare philosophy called Nava Arogya Dharma Siddhantham, emphasizing righteousness and root-cause healing. This integrated approach combines Ayurveda, Siddha, modern medicine, and spiritual care to provide authentic, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare.
Athmabodhanam – Spiritual Awakening
Athmabodhanam focuses on inner realization and unity of humanity beyond caste, religion, or belief. Guided by Guru’s vision, Santhigiri works towards spiritual awareness that fosters harmony, secularism, and universal oneness—continuing the path shown by great spiritual masters across all traditions.
What Our Patients Say
Merveilleuse expérience de soin avec Aiswarya et Aswarhi. Le massage a 4 mains est parfaitement maîtrise. Les masseuses ont une très bonne main. On ressort de la rejuvanation thérapie en pleine forme. Venez sans hésitation vous serez ravi a coup sur.
Wonderful full body treatment by Anand and Ajay. Also the staffs have wonder hospitality.
Santhigiri is an exceptional institute with lovely, welcoming and very professional staff. I highly recommend!!
Super massage à 4 mains réalisé par Ajay et Jishnujith ! Ils sont très attentionnés, professionnels et leur passage fait un bien fou 😊 Encore merci à eux !!
Today, I had a full body massage at Santhigiri Herbal Massage Centre. It was a very good experience.The two therapists( Mr Rahul and Mr Jishnujith) were very kind, respectful, and professional. I highly recommend it.
I really suggest this hospital for who is suffering in multiple pains, I was suffering from severe back pain L5 S1 for the last 1 year.. I am getting better and much improvement in this ayurvedic medicine within a month...Dr Kannan is good in listening our history and treating accordingly... Hospital is clean.
Very relaxing and professional. I recommend Dr Chaitbanya and the two therapists Akbila and Aiswarya. They were amazing !!
Best Ayurvedic massage done.Very professional and nice massage.Highly recommended to those who searching for a genuine ayurvedic massage treatment in Pondicherry.