Sri Venkatramanaswamy Trust

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About the Trust

"Feeding the hungry is the highest virtue — like storing up wealth for one's children"

The Yanangudi Venkata Ramana Swamy Dharma Chathiram Charitable Trust was founded in 1865 by the benevolent landowner Thiru V. Ramachandra Naidu. Using his own assets, he established this trust with noble intentions to serve society.All financial resources of the trust must be used solely for its charitable purposes. No funds, income, or donations should be used for any other reason. All benefits of the trust will be provided to people below the poverty line, the underprivileged, regardless of caste, religion, or gender. This trust is permanent and irrevocable. Its operations will be confined within India.

  • Its operations will be confined within India.

"அன்ன சத்திரம் ஆயிரம் வைத்தல்
ஆலயம் பதினாயிரம் நாட்டல்
பின்னர் உள்ள தருமங்கள் யாவும்
பெயர் விளங்கி ஒளிர நிறுத்தல்
அன்ன யாவினும் புண்ணியம் கோடி
ஆங்கோர் ஏழைக்கு எழுத்தறிவித்தல்"
- புரட்சி கவிஞர் பாரதியார்

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Rules and Objectives of the Trust

To promote awareness, moral values, progressive thinking, and educational advancement without any discrimination of caste, religion, or race. If needed, educational institutions and associated centers will be established to instill forward-thinking among youth. Hostels, food, clothing, books, and educational materials will be provided for students.

To provide basic education to the underprivileged by establishing primary, middle, engineering, and medical colleges, ensuring access to education for all sections of society.

To assist the physically challenged, orphans, widows without support, and the elderly in need.

Shri Ramachandra Naidu: A Life of Service

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Moved by the suffering of pregnant women, the elderly, children without education, and the poor, Ramachandra Naidu acted as a true follower of Thirukkural’s wisdom, especially the couplet: "Feeding the hungry is the highest virtue — like storing up wealth for one's children."