History & Guru Parampara
A sacred lineage of devotion, discipline, and divine service — rooted in Sakthi worship and guided by the living flame of Guru Parampara.
Three Decades of Sacred Service
Our Journey Through Stations of Grace
The foundational years of intense spiritual practice and inner transformation — laying the seeds of a lifelong mission rooted in sadhana and divine connection.
Channelling spiritual energy into educational service — providing academic guidance and upliftment to underprivileged youth in the community.
Establishing a dedicated space for spiritual gatherings, deepening group sadhana, and expanding the circle of devotees drawn to the Sakthi path.
Fulfilment of Guru's sacred wish — the establishment of Sri Sakthi Ashram at the Ledang foothill, combining spiritual sadhana with academic excellence for orphans.
Building the physical foundation — expanding the ashram campus into a 45,000 sq ft integrated facility with classrooms, dormitories, halls, and sacred spaces.
Deepening structured programmes — advancing disciplined spiritual development and community social service across Malaysia's Indian community.
The Trishul — symbol of divine power — guides this era of strengthened Sakthi worship, expanded outreach, and deepened Sri Vidya propagation across the region.
The vision ahead — Tripura Sundari, the supreme form of Devi, inspires this upcoming phase of global outreach, advanced Sri Vidya propagation, and transformative spiritual education.
About Sri Sakthi Ashram
A Living Centre of Dharmic Excellence
Our Facilities
Located in Tangkak, Johor, Sri Sakthi Ashram operates from a modern integrated facility spanning approximately 45,000 square feet.
The campus includes classrooms, dormitories, training rooms, conference halls, meditation spaces, and a large public hall accommodating up to 500 people.
Our Vision & Mission
Sri Sakthi Ashram is driven by a long-term vision of uplifting the Malaysian Indian community through education, spirituality, and disciplined living.
Its mission encourages every family to nurture a refined graduate, a spiritual practitioner, and a socially responsible individual.
Spiritual Programmes
The ashram conducts the renowned 48-Days Navarathri celebration, Vedic mantra chanting, chakra dhyana classes, yaagams, and devotional bhajans.
These activities guide devotees toward spiritual discipline and a deeper understanding of Sanatana Dharma.
Malaysia's First Sakthi Peedam
Sri Sakthi Ashram holds the distinction of being Malaysia's first Sakthi Peedam — dedicated to the propagation of Sri Vidya and Shakti worship.
Through this vision, the ashram aims to create a generation that embodies truth, compassion, and dharmic values.
Three Decades of Selfless Service
Serving the Community with Love & Devotion
For more than three decades, Sri Sakthi Ashram has been actively serving the Malaysian Indian community through structured social service programmes. Through these efforts, thousands of lives have been uplifted, helping marginalised communities move towards stability, dignity, and self-reliance.
Free Education
Quality education for underprivileged children, breaking the cycle of poverty through knowledge.
Homes for Orphans
Safe, nurturing homes where orphaned children receive care, love, and spiritual guidance.
Rice Assistance
Regular rice and grocery aid for poor families — ensuring no family goes hungry.
Youth Transformation
Structured programmes turning ordinary youth into ambassadors of dharma and service.
Skill Development
Vocational and life skills training enabling self-reliance and dignified livelihood.
The Sacred Lineage
Guru Parampara
The Supreme Deity
Sri Kamakshi Ambal
Pratama Devatha · Source of all Sakthi grace and divine blessing
Shan Matha · Saaktham (Sakthism)
HH Swami Srila Sri Paramahamsa Taasar
Kamakshi Upasagar · Founder of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Melaka · Attained Maha Samadhi 1996
Living Guru · Sakthi Upasakar
Guruji Sakthipriyananda
Founder of Sri Sakthi Ashram · Tangkak, Johor, Malaysia
HH Swami Srila Sri Paramahamsa Taasar
Kamakshi Upasagar · Param GuruThe great Kamakshi Upasagar, HH Swami Srila Sri Paramahamsa Taasar, was the founder of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Melaka. He initiated Guruji into the sacred "Sakthi Path" when Guruji was just 18 years of age.
Guruji assisted Swamiji in many of the ashram's activities, especially those relating to students' academic progress — a thread of educational mission that continues to this day at Sri Sakthi Ashram.
HH Swami Srila Sri Paramahamsa Taasar attained Maha Samadhi in 1996, but before departing conveyed a very clear message to Guruji: his last wish was to build an ashram focusing on spiritual sadhana and academic excellence for orphans, located near a mountain side.
Guruji Sakthipriyananda
Living Guru · Founder, Sri Sakthi AshramGuruji Sakthipriyananda is a guru with a great vision of transforming every individual who comes in contact with him to become a giant in their own life — by living a life of selfless deed to fellow humans.
For the last 37 years, Guruji has transformed every ordinary youth into an emissary of Hindu faith and Sakthi worship by inculcating the eternal truth: service to man is service to God.
Guruji is deeply loved by his disciples because he leads by example — spending every moment of his day in thinking about and transforming everyone who knows him.
The Life of Our Guru
Guruji Sakthipriyananda — A Biography
Guruji Sakthipriyananda
Born September 12, 1969 · Malacca, Malaysia
Early Life & Family
Guruji Sakthipriyananda was born in the historical city of Malacca, Malaysia, on September 12, 1969, to Sri Subramaniam and Srimathi Valliamma. He is the 8th child and the youngest among six brothers and one sister in Sri Maniam's family.
Academic Excellence
Guruji studied at University Malaya from 1989–1992, completing his first Bachelor's degree, and went on to earn his Law degree (LLB) in 1996. He further pursued a Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) and MBA (Legal) in 2001.
During his time at University Malaya, Guruji was deeply involved in social projects through the Hindu Society of University Malaya (PHUM), serving as its President in 1991. He collaborated with Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS), Divine Life Society (DLS), Sathya Sai International Organization, and many other prominent Hindu organisations in Malaysia.