Parama Pujya Sri Swamiji arrived in Acharpakkam Ashrama in Tamil Nadu state on the afternoon of Feb. 10, 2001

At 6 PM, Sri Swamiji have back the papers of the Nadu Palani Ashrama to its donor, Sri Muttu Swamy who had recovered from a long illness and Sri Swamiji wanted him to care for the Ashrama and Murugan temple there. Sri Swamiji traced the history of the Nadu Palani Ashrama, the relationship of Muruga with Dattatreya and that Muttuswamy had asked Sri Swamiji to care for the Ashrama as he was aged and sick. But now, after four years and much development, Sri Muttu Swamy had recovered and Sri Swamiji wanted him to care for the shrines.

In the evening the Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Math, His Holiness Jayendra Saraswati Swamiji visited the Ashrama and in His brief address to the gathering the seer extolled the efforts of Sri Swamiji in bringing spiritual and Dharmic awareness in the rural areas of India. He was in full admiration of the unique Dhyana Mantapa (Meditation Hall) which was to be inaugurated the next day.

Sri Swamiji in His speech Blessed the audience and donated Rs.50,000 to the Shankaracharya who was going to the earthquake affected areas in Gujarat for rehabilitation works.

Later, both saints left for the recently renovated Shiva Temple in Acharpakkam village whose Kumbhabhishekam was to be held the next day. The 2000 year old large and imposing temple complex houses the ancient Udbhava Shiva Lingam (self created Shiva Lingam), a newly consecrated Shiva Lingam and a Devi shrine. The Acharyas (seers) were taken around the temple complex by the members. Sri Swamiji was pleased with the sincere and dedicated efforts of the members who had transformed the temple from black and sooty greased up smelly place to a new and sparkling temple in just 15 months. Sri Swamiji placed the Yantra of mother goddess in the shrine and offered Purnahuti in the Yaga Shala.

Next day, Sri Swamiji inaugurated the Ganapati Dhyana Mantapam in Acharpakkam Ashrama. This octagonal shaped meditation chamber has 32 Ganapatis around the hall. Inside there are placed a large photo and Padukas of Sri Swamiji A music system hummed with meditation tunes and chants of Sri Swamiji. Sri Swamiji blessed the place and left for the consecration of Shiva temple in the village. Over two hundred thousand people had thronged the temple premises. Trucks and busses loaded with folks from surrounding villages were still arriving. Sri Swamiji first proceeded to the house where The junior pontiff of Kanchi, Sri Vijayendra Saraswati Swamiji was camping in the village. The seers met for over 30 minutes. Then they proceeded to the temple where the chief priests welcomed them with Purna Kumbha. They were then taken to the Yaga Shala for Purnahuti and Visarjana. At 10 AM both the Swamijis proceeded to the top of the tower and performed Kumbha Abhishekam from there. Sri Swamiji Blessed everyone and left for Mysore at 11 AM.