Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam popularly known as Brahmaswam Madham is one among the four Madhams established by four disciples of Adi Sankaracharya at Thrissur, Kerala, India. This institution is known for its imparting classes in Rigveda, Yajurveda and Samaveda in the Gurukula system, following the rigorous methodology to preserve the age old Vedic chanting by hear (Hridistham) which has been
recognized by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of mankind. The different streams of knowledge like scientific heritage of India, history, philosophy, religious studies, mythology, psychology and cultural studies are enshrined in Vedas, which are to be identified and developed.

All these are to be addressed bv detailed research, investigation and evaluation. This is the key factor that kindled the idea of setting up a Vedic Research Centre.

The aim of Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam Vedic Research Centre is to work in the field of different knowledge systems of India, to reveal the essence of wisdom enshrined in the Vedas and to propagate it for the benefit of mankind.

It is our Vision that Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam is to become a well known “Vedic Univeristy” (Viswavidyalaya of Vedas) in the days to come, as a centre of ancient knowledge with modern vision.

In this background, the following broad objectives are targeted:

To promote and propagate the Vedas for the understanding of the common man irrespective of cast, creed and gender.


To conduct programmes such as workshops, seminars, discourses, classes, and short term courses aimed at imparting knowledge of the Vedas and spreading its awareness among the widest possible populace.

To set up a Research Centre for the study of Vedas and probe various knowledge systems hidden in the Vedas and corroborate the findings with modern knowledge.

To undertake research work jointly with other national and international research centers and socially relevant institutions and carry out research projects on Veda and indology.

To do everything whatsoever for the enrichment of the Vedas and all other subjects related to indology in the formal or informal sector and to ensure effective implementation and success of all the activities undertaken.

To manage endowments and grant scholarships and other assistances for pursuit of primary, secondary and higher studies to meritorious or the deserving needy, poor and socially backward students.

To honour illustrious and eminent personalities who have made outstanding contributions to Vedas or any spheres of knowledge or human life.

To preserve and promote the traditional style of Vedic chanting and preservation techniques of Vedas, especially that of Kerala.