About Vallalar Manavar Illam
Origin of Vallalar Student Home
Sanmarga (Path of Righteousness) has long been prevalent in Pudukottai District. As a result, the District Sanmarga Association was formed, and with its support, the Vallalar Student Home has been operating in Mathur village for over 30 years. It has consistently worked for the educational development and moral upbringing of underprivileged students.
Prominent Sanmarga patrons and scholars have supported its growth.
The District Sanmarga Association was established in 1983. The leadership included Thiru Na. Muthukrishnan as President, Thiru Sada. Manickanar as Secretary, and Thiru Sub. Chinnappa as Treasurer. Thiru C. Sankaranar assumed the role of Vice President.
Thavathiru Arunachala Swamigal, who had dedicated his wealth to the cause, wanted to establish a center benefiting both the local community and Sanmarga development. Following discussions and counsel, the decision was made to set up a Sanmarga Gurukulam under the guidance of Thiru Sankaraya.
Foundation
Founding of Vallalar Student Home
As a subsidiary of the District Sanmarga Association, Vallalar Student Home was started under the supervision of an administrative committee guided by Thiru Sankaraya.
Key Objectives:
01.
To provide food, clothing, shelter, and quality education to poor and orphaned children.
02.
To train students in the moral teachings of Vallalar Ramalinga Adigal and instill discipline.
03.
To teach small crafts and village industries alongside schooling to enable self-reliance after education.
Justice Ku. Ra. Panchatcharam was elected as the first President of the Student Home, with other committee members serving as Vice Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers.
Thavathiru Arunachala Swamigal donated 1.75 acres of land, a well with bamboo fencing, a stone pavilion, and ₹20,000 to establish the home. He also arranged for his savings to support it. On June 22, 1986, the then District Collector Thiru Il. Palamalai IAS officially inaugurated Vallalar Student Home.
Growth and Support
The home began with sixteen students, supported by villagers and branch members. Local women contributed to the food supply through small-grain donation programs.
In 1994, a new hostel building was opened by District Collector Thiru E. Chandrasekar IAS.
Vallalar Charitable Trust
To support the growth of the Student Home and meet its needs, it was deemed necessary to establish a charitable trust. Based on the advice of the Student Home’s legal advisor, Advocate Thiru. Irama. Ramalingam B.A.B.L., the Vallalar Charitable Trust was formed.
It was unanimously decided that Thiru. Sankaraya would serve as the President, and by position, also hold the role of President of the District Sanmarga Association.
Administrative Committee
President: Uyir Uravu Thiru. K. Sankaraya B.A., Krompet, Chennai
Secretary: Thiru. C. Sellathurai M.A., B.Ed., Dip. Yoga, Neyveli South
Treasurer: Thiru. K. Ra. Lakshmanan, Mathur
Executive Committee Members
Thiru. Na. Muthukrishnan – President, District Sanmarga Association
Thiru. V. Chinnathambi Avl, Vadimanapatti, Pudukottai
Registration No.: 208/199
Tax Exemption: 80G
Account No.: 478079125
Bank: Indian Bank, Pudukottai
IFSC Code: OOOPO50
During one of the Satvisara meetings held at our Vallalar Student Home, the District Horticulture Department Head, Thiru. Shanmugasundaram Avl, attended as a guest. He learned about the activities of the Student Home and the preparation of herbal medicines.
As a result of his visit, he facilitated the procurement of herbal processing machines at subsidized rates with government grants.
Herbal Processing Unit
Thiru. M. Ramachandran Avl, Vice President of the Student Home and former Chairman of Alangudi Municipality, sponsored the construction of a herbal processing unit worth ₹2.5 lakhs in commemoration of his 80th birthday.
Kitchen Facility
The kitchen was constructed with contributions from Vallalar Charitable Trust, Manager Shanmugasundaram, Arimalam Union Officers, Po. Pa. Thu., Thanjavur Vallalar Mandram, Pudukottai Karuppaiah Oil Mill, Dr. Thirunavukkarasar (Pudukottai), Maharaja Bakery’s Maniraj, Pudukottai Prakash, Chennai R. Jayaraman–Rekha Avl, and several other well-wishers.
Storage Facility
The storage room was built with donations from Valliur Gopalakrishnan, in memory of Kaladi Sarathambal, G.V. Subramanian, G.V.S. Jayalakshmi (Retd. D.R.O.), Dr. L. Hariharan, and several other benefactors.
Both the kitchen and storage buildings were inaugurated on 01.10.2006 by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Thiru. S. Raghupathi B.A., B.Sc., in the presence of Uyir Uravu Sankaraya and presided over by a Justice.