Chinmaya International Foundation Centre for Sanskrit Research and Indology Affiliated to Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University, KeralaRecognized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
About CIFChinmaya International Foundation, (CIF), a centre for Sanskrit research and Indology isA hub of Indological, scriptural and Sanskrit language based research A cross cultural forum for knowledge disseminationThe academic front of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide
Vision of CIF
To keep the lamp of knowledge ever lit through researchTo preserve the Indian philosophical knowledge- tradition and disseminate itTo unravel Indias lost knowledge-traditions by extensive research
PROJECT CIF Established in 1990, Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) is the last project undertaken by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji during His lifetime. The infrastructure is limited and the realisation of Gurudevs vision is possible through accelerated investments on infrastructure. We seek to complete these enhancements by 2016, the birth centenary of Pujya Gurudev, and dedicate them unto Him. The constructions have already started from February 2009..we beseech you to donate liberally.
Project CIF Details
Project Cost is INR 16 crores (USD 3.2 million) spread over an area of 160000 Square feet.Donation SchemesBhu DaanaMaha Daana
Bhu Daana or Gift of Land
You may donate the construction cost of one square foot or more of land at INR 1000/USD 20 per square foot.
MahaDaana or Block Donation Within this are two options:The total Construction cost has been broken into 1600 Blocks of INR 100000 (USD 2000) eachThe donating familys name will be embossed on specified wall as a fond reminder of their support to this Project.
MahaDaana or Block Donation2. Donations can be made by segments of facilities as mentioned below
Proposed FacilitiesINRUSD1Residential Complex Full4,00,00,0008,00,000Per floor (4 floors)1,00,00,0002,00,000Per room (128 rooms)5,00,00010,0002 Convention Hall4, 00,00,0008,00,0003Staff - quarters and Residence1,50,00,0003,00,0004Kitchen Facility50,00,0001,00,0005Dining Facility50,00,0001,00,0006Office and Information Centre1,00,00,0002,00,0007Chinmaya Vani (Book Shop)50,00,0001,00,000
Donation Procedure
You may offer your donation online through credit card You may also donate through Bank Wire Transfer. Kindly visit www.projectcif.chinfo.orgor
Donation ProcedureYou may send your donations via cheques/draft drawn in favour of Chinmaya International Foundation to Administrator, Project CIF, Chinmaya International Foundation, Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, Pin: 682319 Phone: 0091- 484- 2747307, 2749676Email: [email protected]
All donations are exempted from IT under section 80G.
Other Ways of Contribution
Tell a friend/ relative about Project CIF.Chant/Listen Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra everyday and offer your prayers for Project CIF. Chant/Listen Kanakadhara Stotra daily once and pray for the successful completion of the project.
Lakshmi Narayana Yajna and PujaSpecial Lakshmi Narayana Yajna and Puja will be performed in the sacred precincts of Adi Sankara Nilayam, during the years 2010 to 2016. These Pujas will be conducted on Makara Sankranti (January 14) for invoking the grace and blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on all donors for their spiritual and material prosperity.
Pujya Gurujis message
CIF, a very significant part of Chinmaya Mission worldwide, is on a continuous mission to unravel and keep lit the glorious knowledge tradition of India. By dedicating ourselves to Project CIF we offer our gratitude to our beloved Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and keep the Light of Wisdom ever lit.
Contact CIFManager,Chinmaya International Foundation,Adi Sankara Nilayam,Veliyanad, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, Pin: 682319Phone: 0091- 484- 2747307, 2749676Email: [email protected]: www.projectcif.chinfo.org
