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The Theosophical Society, is an international organization which was founded in 1875 with the aim of spreading Universal Brotherhood because it is believed that all the diverse forms of life, human or non-human, are united as the sole One. You will find that the followers of this society that grew in America, feel united in the exploration of Truth and the meaning of existence through research, reflection, and service. In Chennai in India, Theosophical Society was spread by an expatriate named Annie Besant in 1875, which gradually gripped the entire country and the shores beyond. Located along the Adyar River, Theosophical Society in Chennai is now headquartered across a large area.
Fast Facts of Theosophical Society in Chennai
- Location: The Theosophical Society, Adyar, Chennai 600020, India
- For More Information: Information and Public Relations Officer,
- Phone: 91-44-24912815
- Email: intl.hq@ts-adyar.org
Features of Theosophical Society in Chennai
- Theosophical Society in Chennai also has a plastic figure of H. P. Blavatsky behind a marble platform on the north side of the hall.
- Soon after Colonel Olcott died in 1907, another plaster statue of him was placed beside that of Madame Blavatsky, with the inscription engraved on the pedestal- The Founders of the Theosophical Society: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky 1831-1891-Henry Steel Olcott 1832-1907.
- You will find several trees soothing your sight with green in the campus. - Theosophical Society in Chennai also has a spectacular 200 year old banyan tree that spreads across a huge area and can offer shade to more than 3,000 people.
- You will find many houses, Hindu Temple, Jain Temple, Church and a Buddhist Temple.
- Theosophical Society in Chennai also has a wonderful library full of precious manuscripts catering to all major faiths and sacred books.
- You must visit the Buddhist shrine in the premise of Theosophical Society in Chennai.
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