The Theosophical Society, is set in a tranquil spot on the banks of the Adyar river. There is a huge banyan tree, with its branches spreading over an area of 40,000 square ft, where discourses are conducted.The Theosophical Society, founded in 1875, is a worldwide body whose primary object is Universal Brotherhood based on the realization that life, and all its diverse forms, human and non-human, is indivisibly One. The Society imposes no belief on its members, who are united by a common search for Truth and desire to learn the meaning and purpose of existence by engaging themselves in study, reflection, purity of life and loving service.
Past
In 1875 Madame H.P. Blavatsky and Col. Olcott formed a society with an aim to comparatively study religion, philosophy and science. The society was initially located in the U.S.A but later it was shifted to Adyar. The huge Banyan tree with a span of 40,000 sq. ft serves as the place where the discourses are given. This place has got shrines of almost all faiths and a 95 years old library with a rare collection of books and manuscripts many of which are written on palm leaves and parchments. The society received a huge impetus under Annie Besant, a foreigner, who wanted to revive Hindu culture and values back to India.
