The Theosophical Society

Banyon Tree

The Theosophical Society may be of interest for spiritual reasons or simply for its beautiful park, including a banyan incredible. This "ficus bengalensis" is one of the world's largest banyan tree, its roots extend over 22 square meters from north to south and 24 meters square from east to west. And the primary root continues to grow underground ...

The park includes the company headquarters of the Theosophical Society, based in Chennai since 1882, the temples of all faiths, a library with valuable manuscripts and trees from all countries. You'll find a most restful quiet, especially if you stop there after a day visiting the city. Be careful with the times, the park closes between noon and 2:00 p.m. and after 16 hours.

 

The Theosophical Society was founded in New York in 1875 by the Russian Helena Blavatsky and Colonel H. S. Olcott. Both wanted and set up chat rooms for men to defend the "universal brotherhood" over all religion, by accepting any interested person irrespective of caste, sex, color, etc.. The motto of this organization, derived from the Upanishads, "There is no religion beyond the truth," is inscribed on the main building. Since 1875, the "boxes" have emerged in 42 countries, including France. The headquarters are located in India at Chennai. The members of the world (about 30,000) can navigate all the years, the Christmas period, for a series of lectures and seminars.

Theosophical Society Head Quarters

A public relations office is located in the main building (brick red with elephant heads), and available to answer questions from the curious.