About Manganam Ashram
An ashram community where Gandhian philosophy and Christian service meet nurturing peace,
education and fellowship in the heart of Kerala.
Our Mission
To build a community rooted in virtue, peace and service — embodying the best of Gandhian and Christian traditions for the transformation of society.
Our Vision
A Kerala where communities live in harmony, where education liberates and where the spirit of reconciliation conquers division.
Our Values
Non-violence · Ecumenism · Service · Education · Simplicity · Community · Reconciliation · Truth · Compassion · Justice · Harmony
Our Story
Eight Decades of Service
From Gandhi’s personal blessing to presidential visits the Ashram’s story is woven into Kerala’s history.
Establishment of the Manganam Ashram
Founded on Gandhian principles and Christian service. Mahatma Gandhi personally blessed the institution in his own hand.
Santhi Sena Camp & F.O.R. Conference
During Kerala's political tensions, hosted a Peace Army camp. Chief Minister E. M. S. Namboodiripad visited before the F.O.R. reconciliation conference.
Dr. Radhakrishnan Opens Radhakrishna Bhavan
India's President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan visited and personally opened the Radhakrishna Bhavan.
Gurukul Valedictory with Catholicos
H. H. Augen Mar Timotheus, the Catholicos, attended along with Fr. Damien C.M.I. and Dr. M. M. Thomas.
Printing Press Inaugurated
Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma inaugurated the Printing Press on his final visit to the Ashram Home.
Letter from Prime Minister's Office
P. C. Alexander, Principal Secretary to the PM of India, wrote formally acknowledging the Ashram's work.
Historic Documents
Gandhi's Handwritten Blessing
“A thing of virtue needs no special blessing…”
Prime Minister's Office Letter
Signed by P. C. Alexander, Prin. Sec. to PM
Historic Photo Archive
Key moments from eight decades
People
Those Who Shaped the Ashram
The women and men who built, led and sustained the Manganam Ashram across eight decades of service.
K. K. Chandy
Senior Leader · Past Treasurer
Acharya P. T. Thomas
Secretary · Gurukul Leader
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Senior Leader · Past Treasurer
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Senior Leader · Past Treasurer
Connections
Affiliations & Fellowship
and institutions across India and internationally.
Mar Thoma Church
Church
Orthodox (Catholicos)
Church
Catholic C.M.I.
Church
Canterbury
Anglican
F.O.R. India
Movement
Santhi Sena
Movement
Prime Min. Office
Government
Ashram Network
Gandhian