Founder’s Message

“Adhiguru Arakkattalai” (Adhiguru Charitable Trust)

My father, Jameedhar K. A. Dharmalingam, was the first person who, in 1982, declared the intention to establish the world’s largest statue of Lord Mundhi Vinayagar at Puliyakulam.

Following his announcement, a Thiruppani (Temple Renovation) Committee was formed, and the construction work began. The first statue unfortunately broke during the process, and later, even the second statue was also damaged. Yet, without losing faith or courage, my father continued his devoted efforts and successfully established the third statue, which was consecrated on 25 January 1998 by Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.

My father, belonging to the traditional Jameedhar lineage, served as the Honorary President of the Thiruppani Committee. Out of his deep commitment to public welfare, spiritual service, and dharmic activities, he wished to create a charitable trust to continue these noble services.

However, before he could fulfill this dream, he attained mukthi (passed away) on 1 February 2014. As per his wishes, I, Jameedhar T. Thirumurugan, established the Adhiguru Arakkattalai on 20 June 2019, taking the role of Founder and President.

Since that day, the Dharmic and spiritual service initiatives envisioned by my father have been continued through this Trust.