Society of St. Thomas · Est. 1934
Christavashram
“Thy Kingdom Come”
"A thing of virtue needs no special blessing as it is a blessing in itself"
— M. K. Gandhi · Personal message to the Manganam Ashram, written in his own hand
A Historic Endorsement
Gandhi's Blessing
Who We Are
Faith, Service & Community
Founded on the principles of peaceful coexistence, the Manganam Ashram brings together Christian ashram life with Gandhian social action — believing that service is spirituality and community is strength.
Gandhian Heritage
Personally blessed by Mahatma Gandhi; rooted in his philosophy of non-violence
Ecumenical Christian Identity
Connected with Mar Thoma, Orthodox, Catholic and Anglican traditions
Peace & Reconciliation
Host to F.O.R. conferences — a neutral ground for dialogue during Kerala's political tensions
Our Programmes
Kerala Balagram
Kerala Balagram is one of the flagship service programmes run by the Manganam Ashram is a residential community initiative dedicated to education, livelihood training and rural development rooted in Gandhian values.
Residential Community
A living, working ashram where families and volunteers share in common life — practising simplicity and mutual care.
Education & Gurukul
The Gurukul programme offers formation in ethics, vocation and service for young people from across Kerala.
Rural Development
Livelihood support, printing, community outreach — practical service programmes connecting faith with social action.
Distinguished Visitors
Those Who Walked Here
Presidents, Prime Ministers, Archbishops and Chief Ministers have visited the Ashram — a testament to its enduring moral authority.
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
President of India
Opened Radhakrishna Bhavan
H. G. Cogan
Archbishop of Canterbury
Photographed with the Ashram Group
Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma
Metropolitan
Inaugurated the Printing Press, Aug 1976
E. M. S. Namboodiripad
Chief Minister of Kerala, 1957
Visited before F.O.R. conference