ABOUT SCVG VSMV
Sri Chathurveda Vidhya Ganapathi Veda Shastra Maha Vidyasthan (SCVG-VSMV), Athur, Chengalpattu (also popularly known as Chathur Veda Chaturveda Patashala) is a shining beacon in offering Vedic education to eligible young boys. From its humble beginning in 2012, it has grown into one of India’s largest Vedic schools with a strong reputation for excellence in Vedic education. This 12-year journey has been decorated with numerous successes and achievements due to the foresight and leadership of our management team and the rock-solid support of our stakeholders. Our hallmark is our uniqueness, and the ISO [9001;2015] and ERP implementation initiatives are apt examples of how we envision ourselves to provide the best possible experience for all our inmates. We hold ourselves to high standards and we strive to compete with ourselves to achieve excellence. Presently, SCVG-VSMV offers Vedic education in all the 4 Vedas and 6 Shakas. They are:
- Rig Veda – Shakala Shaka
- Yajur Veda
- Krishna Yajur Veda – Taitireeya Shaka
- Shukla Yajur Veda – Kanva Shaka & Madhyandina Shaka
- Sama Veda – Kouthuma Shaka
- Atharva Veda – Shaunaka Shaka
We’re planning to include some rare shakas that have become remote in today’s practice. Plans are also on to start teaching Agama to students.
| Vidhyarthi & Adhyapak Split By Veda & Shaka | ||||||
| Veda | Rig Veda | Yajur Veda | Sama Veda | Adharva Veda | ||
| Krishna Yajur Veda | Shukla Yajur Veda | |||||
| Shaka | Shakala Shaka | Taitreeya Shaka | Kanva Shaka | Madhyandina Shaka | Kouthama Shaka | Shaunaka Shaka |
| Adhyapak Strength | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vidhyarthi Strength | 61 | 57 | 109 | 24 | 7 | |
| Sanskrit Adhyapak Strength | 3 | |||||
SCVG VSMV FACT FILE
- One of the BEST and LARGEST Vedic schools in India with a student strength of over 280 and growing.
- Founded in 2012, we’re currently in the 14th year of our operations and set to grow further.
- We provide Vedic education in all the 4 Vedas encompassing 6 Shakas. Additionally we also teach Sanskrit to all our students.
- Highly talented and experienced Vedic scholars are Veda Adhyapaks.
- Our teaching faculty consists of 12 Veda Adhyapaks, 5 Sanskrit Adhyapaks and 12 Academic Teachers.
- Integrated curriculum adopted with CBSE syllabus and exams through open schooling affiliated to MSRVSSB, Ujjain and our institutional enrollment with NIOS.
- Highest pass percentage in a short period of 14 years of our functioning with 80= students having passed the Ghanam exam and 100= students having passed the Kramam exams so far.
- Highly meritorious students winning many awards and rewards from various samsthas. Our students bag All India First awards from VRNT every year.
- 60 percent of the children studying in our Chaturveda Patashala are below the age of 14.
- Nativities of our students spread across 16 states and 2 union territories in our country.
- Enabling functions’ staff members are highly courteous, ever-willing and highly supportive.
- Adequate support staff that takes care of all the needs of our students and also looks after the hygiene aspects.
- Student yearly outing and yoga and fitness sessions are also conducted.
- Best of infrastructure facilities for our students for their seamless learning.
- A computer lab to enable students to learn and become computer savvy.
- There is a RO plant in the premises for potable drinking water for all inmates.
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR INSTITUTION
- FOUR VEDAS & SIX SHAKAS
- 270+ VIDYARTHIS & GROWING
- WELL KNOWN & RECOGNISED BRAND NAME
- LEARNED VEDIC PUNDITS & SKILLED ACADEMIC TEACHERS
- HIGHLY MERITORIOUS STUDENTS WINNING VARIOUS AWARDS
- INTEGRATED CURRICULUM FOR HOLISTIC GROOMING
- EXCELLENT INFRASTRUCTURE & BEST LIVING COMFORTS
- WHOLESOME HEALTH CARE
- HYGIENIC & BALANCED FOOD
- INSPIRED LEADERSHIP WITH A VISIONARY OUTLOOK
OUR JOURNEY TILL DATE
WHY SCVG VSMV? – POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
- Highly committed and learned Vedic Pundits are adhyapaks who teach the sacred Vedas to our vidhyarthis.
- Sanskrit is taught by learned Sanskrit teachers
- Academic education that follows the contours of CBSE syllabus is taught by experienced teachers who are adept in teaching school children the academic subjects.
- Our Chathurveda Patashala boasts of excellent infrastructure that provides a very safe, secure and highly conducive environment for vidhyarthis to learn the vedas..
- Good Accessibility (Near Chennai).
- Holistic education that includes Sanskrit, Yoga, and academic education.
- Only institution offering higher studies in Shukla Yajur Veda in Tamil Nadu.
- Potential to pursue higher Vedic learning like Sastra Vicharam, Bhashyam, Vedantam etc. at Maha Vidyasthan
- Continuous growth and progression.
- Visit of Mahans, Sadhus, Scholars and Professionals and their blessings.
WHAT SETS US APART
- OUR UNIQUENESS
- Inspired leadership with a visionary outlook.
- Continue to remain as one the largest and best run Vedic institutions in India.
- First ever ISO 9001;2015 certified vedic institution in India.
- Comprehensive outlook in stakeholder identification and management.
- Our focus towards meeting all aspects of student lifecycle management.
- Adoption of student centric learning management system.
- Hygienic and balanced food.
- Serving A2 milk to all our inmates from our Gaushala.
- Best and wholesome healthcare with insurance coverage for all the inmates - students, staff and their immediate family members.
- Best of infra facilities that offer a conducive learning environment and improved living standards for our students.
- Maintaining a clean and green campus with adequate conveniences for our inmates.
- Indoor and outdoor gaming areas and an earmarked playground with modern play equipment exclusively for kids under the age of 14.
SUSTAINED PROGRESSION ON ALL KEY GROWTH INDICATORS
- Constant inflow of young students
- Highest turn out of course completed students.
- Enhancing institutional offerings
- Best-in-class infrastructure.
- Following a systemic approach in meeting all end user needs.
DEEP ROOTED COMMITMENT TOWARDS LIFE PRINCIPLES
- Protecting our rich cultural heritage
- Preserve our legacy
- Produce scholars who will “WALK THE TALK" and remain as role models
- Promote peace and harmony for universal well-being.
OUR MEASURE
OF SUCCESS
- Within a short span of 14 years of functioning, 80+ students have passed the Ghanam exam and 100+ students have passed the Kramam exam.
- Highly meritorious students with countless awards and rewards from various samasthas. Our students bag ‘All India First’ awards from VRNT every year.
- In the academic year 2024 – 25, our Chaturveda patashala achieved a 100% PASS RATE in the MSRVSSB board examinations.
Nativity of the Vidhyarthis
Tamil Nadu - 97
Karnataka - 26
Andhra Pradesh - 79
Maharashtra - 3
Uttar Pradesh - 14
Madhya Pradesh - 5
Odisha - 3
Bihar - 11
Chattisgarh - 1
Telangana - 9
Puducherry - 2
Gujarat - 4
Haryana - 1
Rajasthan - 5
| Students’ age | Strength |
|---|---|
| Less than 10 yrs |
80 |
| 11 – 15 yrs | 144 |
| 15 – 20 yrs | 44 |
| 20 – 25 yrs | 4 |
Vidhyarthis’ Proficiency
- Within a short span of 14 years of functioning, 80+ students have passed the Ghanam exam and 100+ students have passed the Kramam exam.
- Highly meritorious students with countless awards and rewards from various samasthas. Our students bag ‘All India First’ awards from VRNT every year.
Daily Routine for Vidyarthis
- Daily Routine for Vidyarthis
- 5.30 am - Sandhyavandhanam & Samithadhanam
- 7.00 am - Pooja for the deities
- 8.00 am – Break Fast
- 8.30 am to 11.00 am – New Patam (New Lessons)
- 11.30 am - Madhyanikam
- 12.00 pm - Bhojanam
- 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm - Break
- 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm - Patams continued
- 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm - Snacks and Playtime
- 5.30 pm – 6.15 pm - Sayam Sandhyavandhanam & Samithadhanam
- 6.15 pm to 8.15 pm - Patam rehearsals, recital of Vishnu sahasranamam and other Shlokas
- 8.30 pm - Dinner
- 9.30 pm - Sleep
Academic subjects in the afternoon are scheduled in between Vedic classes in batches.
STUDENT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES @ CHATHURVEDA PATASHALA
Food And Eatables
- One bowl of fruits in the forenoon for extra nourishment. Variety snacks are made in-house and served to our children in the evening.
- No outside cooked food in any form is allowed inside the Campus
- Campus-wide RO water is provided to all inmates for drinking.
- Age focused food offerings
- A2 milk from desi cows
Sports and Games
- Offering indoor games for developing self-confidence and giving the needed mind and body relaxation.
- Large playground with all outdoor gaming facilities.
- Cycles for all children and a cycling track around our campus for safe riding (Work in Progress).
- Children’s play park.
- Yoga session for all Children twice every week.
- All indoor and outdoor Sports equipment is bought and offered to our children with continuous replenishments.
Study Facilitation
- Full-fledged library for self-study and advancement.
- Incentives to promote knowledge up-gradation for all Adhyapaks and Academic Teachers.
- Campus-wide Wi-F.i Network coverage.
- An experienced principal leads the Academic wing
- A separate Sanskrit department with 3 learned full-time Sanskrit Scholars.
- Personalized career tracks are created after assessing individual strengths and preferences. Vidhyarthis groomed on their line of proficiency and choices.
- Meritocracy is motivated and rewarded.
- Aksharabhyasam till Ganantham and Prayogam – All under one roof.
- Best education within the prescribed duration.
Parental Bonding
- Dresses for all poor and single parents during Diwali, duly sent with handmade greetings by their respective kids.
- Periodic updates on their wards’ progress to the parents.
- Wing-wise phone connectivity for the parents to reach out anytime.
- Schedule visit of Parents to Chaturveda Patashala (with stay facility for outstation Parents inside the campus) for the pre-fixed duration.
- Along the lines of offering work-life balance to our employees, we offer four weeks of vacation to all our Vidhyarthis from mid-April till mid-May every year to visit their homes and come back.
- Not to strain the Parents in EWS, Trust undertakes the to and fro travel expenses of all such Students and accompanying parents during their home visits during summer vacation.
- Parents’ Meetings are held annually once with the intent to brief on the broader Institutional agenda.
Safety And Security
- The front desk is handled by seasoned and experienced staff.
- Fully compounded campus for ensuring secured and peaceful living of our inmates.
- Campus-wide CCTV coverage for ensuring security.
- All entry/ exit points of the campus remain locked during nights – between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Three times attendance is taken and reported by the Ops Lead to the Managing Trustee every day.
- Fire safety equipment is installed at all the strategic points within the campus.
- Every utility area, be it Classrooms, living rooms, halls, or Common Pathway – has two entry/ exit points.
- Large open playground adjacent to the living areas for quicker assembly of all inmates in times of any exigency.
Living Standards
- Availing Outsourced upkeep agency’s services for maintaining the entire campus spic and span at all times
- The campus is built on half an acre of land with 65,000 sq. ft. of built-up area consisting of 4 multi-storeyed blocks offering more than adequate living and sufficient operational space for the inmates.
- Housing for all Staff and Teachers inside the campus with all built-in household facilities
- Common, automated washing facility for the Vidhyarthis and a dedicated facility for all our staff and teachers.
- Uninterrupted water supply across the campus
- Ample no. of clean restrooms, washing and bathing area.
- Common water heaters for all Vidhyarthis and dedicated ones for all staff and teachers.
Study Facilitation
- Full-fledged library for self-study and advancement.
- Incentives to promote knowledge up-gradation for all Adhyapaks and Academic Teachers.
- Campus-wide Wi-F.i Network coverage.
- An experienced principal leads the Academic wing
- A separate Sanskrit department with 3 learned full-time Sanskrit Scholars.
- Personalized career tracks are created after assessing individual strengths and preferences. Vidhyarthis groomed on their line of proficiency and choices.
- Meritocracy is motivated and rewarded.
- Aksharabhyasam till Ganantham and Prayogam – All under one roof.
- Best education within the prescribed duration.
Facilities for the Vidyarthis
- The campus has 5 blocks of 3-storeyed buildings built on a ground space of half an acre with 65,000 sq. ft. of built-up area with ample open (play and assembly) area.
- The campus is fully compounded to ensure the highest safety and security of inmates and assets with 24/7 CCTV coverage.
- Teachers and key staff members are provided residences within the campus to enable round-the-clock attention to students.
- There are dedicated Vedic & Academic wings & each wing is divided into floors conforming to school norms.
- Our campus boasts of a well-equipped library, a computer lab & dedicated classrooms for academic and Sanskrit classes.
- There is a large prayer hall and a temple within the campus to foster spiritual growth and development & to train students in performing activities relevant to temples (like abhishekam, alankaram, harathi etc…)
- We lay emphasis on all round development of our children, so we have indoor and outdoor dedicated play areas for all our students with play equipment and a big ground for outdoor sports activities.
- A big dedicated bhojanashala (dining hall) that can accommodate 300 students at one time for eating purposes with a clean and hygienic space for cooking.
- We have a RO plant to ensure that all inmates have access to clean and potable drinking water at all times.
- We have outsourced the housekeeping work to an agency to ensure that the campus and all its facilities are always clean to ensure a hygienic environment for our children.
Health
- Mediclaim Insurance coverage for every student for Rs. 1 lakh each, every year for all our students.
- Tie up with major hospitals for attending to all health issues of our inmates – Kids, Teachers & Family and Support staff.
- Fully equipped First-aid facilities in-house for attending to instant and routine medical needs.
- Health camps for Dental, ENT and periodic comprehensive health check up's are carried out by a specially invited panel of doctors.
- Medical records and Certificates on overall fitness/ wellness are maintained for all our Vidhyarthis.
- Periodic and instant medical attention by certified Veterinary doctors and Practitioners for attending to all our Gaumathas’ ailments.
- Yoga classes for fitness
OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
Our campus boasts of a calm, serene and divine atmosphere filled with devotion & fervour in a verdant setting. It is well connected by all means of transport.
- Serene peaceful and green atmosphere
- Clean, Safe and Secured campus with 24/7, CCTV Coverage
- Night patrolling service.
- Four 3 storeyed building blocks and One 2 Storeyed building block dedicated for Children’s Stay, Study, Cooking, Dining and other utilities like Bath, Restrooms, Storerooms, etc.
- Residences for all key staff members and Teachers have also been offered to enable 24/7 attention on our kids.
- Temple like Entrance Arch with a large Reception area.
- Library
- A beautiful temple inside the campus and a spacious Prayer hall [cross linking to prayer hall/temple]
- An Event Hall with associated amenities built and dedicated for Devotees' usage [cross linking to event hall]
- A Digital Lab with Computers for kids' learning purposes.
- 11 Class rooms with all built in amenities for taking Academic subjects.
- Indoor games with all play equipment for small kids
- 30,000 sqft of open playground for Students to play Outdoor games.
- Office space and adequate no. of rooms for our Guests' stay.
- 24 x 7 purified drinking water with an exclusive RO Plant.
- 85 convenience rooms.
- 12 Guests / Parents rooms for their overnight stay within the campus.
- All put together, the campus is built on a 65,000 sq. ft. constructed area.
- 6 Sheds constructed in an area of 3000 sq. ft. each which houses around 110 Gaumathas and Calves now and numbers still growing.
- Inside the Gaushala, 8 dwelling units are dedicated for the Gau rakshakas' stay.
- The Campus is backed up with both Genset and Solar power units to cater in times of power shut down scenarios.
- Water sources include, 1 open well and 6 Deep bore wells and two underground sump’s for Municipal water storage.
- The Campus facilities are getting upgraded constantly for creating better living conditions for all the inmates.
- The campus Infrastructural facilities are periodically reviewed and upgraded and new additions are offered then and there for meeting seamless study and stay requirements of our inmates.
- Our Vidyasthan is located right on Chengalpattu to Kanchipuram State Highway well connected by all modes of Transport at a distance of 1 hour drive from anywhere in Chennai.
OUR TEMPLE
We have a temple within the premises of our vidyasthan that is aimed to foster bhakti and promote spirituality among our inmates. Temple routines are a part and parcel of our curriculum. Our students’ exposure to the routines and rituals of a temple helps in creating a parallel career path for them should they choose to become temple priests down the line in their careers. The temple also sets the right atmosphere for our students to offer daily prayers. It also adds spiritual fervour to all our karyakaramams at the Vidyasthan.
The temple has the following Sannidhis:
The temple has the following Sannidhis:
- Shruti Kamakshi Ambal
- Chandramouleeswarar
- Chathurveda Vidhya Ganapathi
- Bala Subramaniar
- One Sannidhi for Acharyas: Sri Maha Periyava, Yagnavalkya and Veda Vyasar
- Parivaara Devathaas
- Dhakshinamurthy
- Lingodhbavar
- Durga Devi
- Sannidhi for Uthsava murthis for Sri Ambal, Vinayakar and Subramaniar
If you would like to participate in any of the poojas, please
SPECIAL APPEAL FOR KUMBHABHISHEKAM OF OUR TEMPLE IN 2026
TEMPLE CONSECRATION
The Vidyasthan’s campus at Athur, Chengalpattu, has a temple with sannidhis for Shri Chathurveda Vidhya Ganapathi Swami – as the presiding deity, Shri Shruti Kamakshi Ambal, Shri Chandramowleeswara Swami, Shri Balasubramanya Swami and parivaara devathas. The temple was constructed, and its first consecration was done during 2014. As the Shastras insist, the temple is due for consecration after 12 years i.e., during mid 2026, calling for performing detailed rituals during the event.
As we prepare for the upcoming consecration by August 2026, meticulous planning, community participation in terms of resource mobilization to the tune of the estimated value, and spiritual alignment will be key to ensuring that the event becomes a deeply enriching and unforgettable milestone in our journey.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE EVENT
Temple consecration, in general, is a sacred and transformative event, marking the spiritual awakening of the temple as a divine abode. It involves intricate Vedic rituals, led by learned Vedic pundits and priests, to infuse divine energy into the deity and sanctify the space for worship. This event strengthens the cultural and devotional fabric of the community. The consecration brings with it a renewed sense of devotion, unity, and purpose, as the temple continues its role as a center for spiritual growth and cultural learning. As we prepare for the upcoming consecration by August 2026, meticulous planning, community participation in terms of resource mobilization to the tune of the estimated value, and spiritual alignment will be key to ensuring that the event becomes a deeply enriching and unforgettable milestone in our journey.
As we prepare for the upcoming consecration by August 2026, meticulous planning, community participation in terms of resource mobilization to the tune of the estimated value, and spiritual alignment will be key to ensuring that the event becomes a deeply enriching and unforgettable milestone in our journey.
Yearly Patashala Uthsavams
| MONTH | DATE | UTHSAVAM |
|---|---|---|
| OCTOBER | 1 | Saraswathy pooja |
| 2 | Vijayadasami, | |
| 20 | Deepavali | |
| NOVEMBER | 2 | Yagnyavalkya Jeyanthi |
| 5 | Anabhishekam | |
| 17 | Kiruthiga mandalam Arambam | |
| DECEMBER | 3 | Karthigai Deepam |
| 16 | Dhanurmadha poojai Arambam | |
| 19 | Hamumath Jeyanthi | |
| 30 | Vaikunta Ekadasi | |
| JANUARY | 14 | Bhogi Pandigai |
| 15 | Pongal | |
| 16 | Mattu Pongal | |
| 18 | Thai Amavasai | |
| 25 | Ratha Saptami | |
| FEBRUARY | 1 | Thai Poosam |
| MARCH | 2 | Masi magam |
| 3 | Holi | |
| 3 | Holi | |
| 3 | Holi | |
| 14 | Bala Periyava Jayanthi & Karadaiyan Nombu | |
| 19 | Ugadhi | |
| 27 | Sri Ramanavami | |
| APRIL | 1 | Panguni Uthiram |
| 14 | Tamil Varuda Pirappu |
