On June 8, 2025, the YSS Chennai ashram inaugurated “Yogoda Satsanga Charitable Medical Clinic” at Mannur village, located close to the ashram on the Perambakkam Highway. Providing free medical care to the residents of Mannur and neighbouring localities, this clinic extends Ashram’s continuing commitment to serve the community.
The inauguration ceremony led by YSS sannyasis was attended by about 70 persons which included local officials, villagers, devotees, and doctors. The sannyasis along with doctors and officials lit the ceremonial lamp. Swami Suddhananda delivered a brief inspiring talk that highlighted the Aims and Ideals of YSS which stress the importance of service to humanity. All participants partook the prasad.
About 50 local residents availed the free blood pressure and blood sugar check- ups, as well as a general health consultation after the inauguration.
Located on the main road with easy accessibility, the clinic offers a comfortable waiting area for patients, a doctor’s room and dispensing unit. At present a general physician will be available for consultation for a couple of hours, five days a week, and specialists such as ENT doctors and dentists will offer free consultations once a month.
