Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir is a contemporary school designed around values most dear to the Mahaswami. It is established on the foundation of values that help forge in a student a clear sense of identity, self-worth and confidence. This will give the student a sound value system that will stand him in good stead in today’s complex world.

i) Vidya

The Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Vidya Mandir is inspired by the teachings and philosophy of His Holiness Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal and has the blessings of His Holiness Sankara Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the present Peetadhipathi of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam.

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam has been in the forefront in promoting the cause of education. It’s heritage includes several prominent educational institutions:

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Vishwa Maha Vidyalaya, near Kanchi, founded in 1993, a Section 3(1) UGC recognised University. It is widely accepted by scholars from India and abroad as the foremost centre of learning, catering to the needs of modern day education in all its aspects such as Arts, Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Business Management at the graduate and post graduate levels as well ancient studies.

The Sankara College of Arts and Science affiliated to University of Madras where students, from all economic strata and cultural values, hone and upgrade their knowledge.

An Ayurvedic College devoted to Indian medicines forms part of the Vishwa Maha Vidyalaya.

The Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi International Library and Research Centre. The Library which has over the years collected books, rare manuscripts and other documents serves as a storehouse of knowledge helping promote research in various subjects like Vedanta, Nyaya, Astrology, Mantrashastra, Tantras, etc. It has about two lakh books and manuscripts on all subjects in many languages, plus palm leaf manuscripts collected and classified and also audio and video tapes on religious and cultural subjects. It is the most sought after research center by both Indian and foreign scholars.

Apart from these, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam runs Sankara Schools which impart modern education with a strong emphasis on our culture and tradition.

Oriental Schools located in almost all districts of Tamil Nadu, having classes from Kindergarten to Std. XII.

Veda Patashalas & Agama Patashalas, located in most of the districts in Tamil Nadu and other places imparting religious teaching. In addition to Vidyarthis from India, the Patashalas have recently enrolled Vidyarthis from Sri Lanka as well.

Shilpa Patashala at Kanchipuram gives fillip to the study of temple architecture and sculptures, with emphasis on practical training in Shilpa Sastra including drawings.

Moral instruction classes are conducted during vacations for college and school students.

ii) Veda

Ensuring proper methods of worship, which are different in different temples, necessitates furtherance of the ancient texts (known as Agama) which prescribe these. Agamas are closely linked with the Vedas. So, Vedic study forms the cornerstone of the structure of our religion.

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam has established Veda Patashalas that are run by local Trusts affiliated/associated with the Peetam. In these Patashalas young men are trained in the Vedic recitals, rituals, application and performance of various purificatory and consecratory temple rites.

iii) Vaidya (Medical)

The Mutt has established many modern hospitals all over the country for providing treatment to the sick and needy from all strata of society. These hospitals are equipped with state of the art facilities and free treatment is given to patients from economically weaker sections.

To name a few :

 Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal started a free Ayurvedic Dispensary and later a Leprosy Hospital at Kumbakonam as early as 1916.

 Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai.

 Sree Chitra Swathi Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

 Dialysis and Cardiac Centre, Kanchipuram Hindu Mission Hospitals and Health Care Services, performing yeomen service in about 20 centres.

 Sri. Sankara Eye Hospital, Pammal, Chennai

 Sri Kanchi Sankara Medical Centre at Lake Gardens, Kolkata.

 Sri Kanchi Sankara Eye Society, Coimbatore.

 Sri Kanchi Sankara Health and Education Foundation, Guwahati. The Sankaradeva Netralaya is the foremost hospital for eye care in the North Eastern states.

 Sankara Eye Care Institutions - Coimbatore, Bangalore, Krishnankoil, Guntur, Anand, Shimoga, Kanpur, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Indore, Odisha and Hyderabad

 An Eye Hospital at Madhubani, Bihar, near the Nepal border.

 A General Hospital on the way to Badrinath in the Himalayas (Rathura).

 A chain of rural health hospitals in Tamil Nadu.

 Eye camps are arranged at various centres for examining the poor with eye problems. A team of skilled and experienced ophthalmic surgeons render free service.