Sant Sanskriti Parishad

Sant Sanskriti Parishad — also known as the Saints Culture Council or Viswa Sant Sanskriti Parishad — is a non-profit trust dedicated to the welfare of saints of every tradition and the protection of Sanatana Sanskriti. We bring together gurus, sannyasis, acharyas, yogis and devotees from across Bharat onto a single, respectful platform.

> "सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः" — May all be happy, may all be free from illness.

Who we are

For centuries the saints of India have been the keepers of dharma — of scripture, of yoga, of bhakti, of selfless seva. Yet they have often stood alone, without a common voice or a system to support them in times of need. The Parishad exists to change that: to honour, connect, and protect the sant samaj while preserving the living traditions they carry.

We are non-sectarian. Whether one follows the Advaita of Shankara, the bhakti of the Warkaris, the yoga of the Naths, the Vaishnava sampradayas, the Shaiva Adheenams, or the Shakta tradition — all are welcome and equal here.

What we do

• Sant Sammelan — organising national and regional gatherings where saints of all traditions meet, confer, and share progressive thought.
• Welfare & healthcare — providing medical assistance and support to saints, especially the elderly and those without means.
• Voice & rights — protecting the rights of saints, including legal assistance, and raising a collective voice whenever the culture is threatened.
• Database of saints — building a verified, searchable record of saints, lineages (parampara), sampradayas and the maths/ashrams/temples that sustain them.
• Culture & education — promoting scripture study, pravachan, satsang, and pathshalas for the next generation.
• Goshala seva — managing and supporting cow shelters for ecological and spiritual benefit.
• Annadana & relief — supporting the poor and needy through food distribution and disaster relief.

How the platform works

Every member registers and is verified — saints are approved by their State Coordinator or their declared guru, so the community stays authentic. Members can share satsang and announcements, ask and answer questions, join groups by tradition or region, find saints and temples near them, and explore the catalog of traditions and sampradayas.

Leadership

• Swami Ashutoshanand — National Convenor
• Shiv Gyananand Saraswati — National Convenor

• …and many other revered saints, acharyas and members across India.

Where we are

Headquartered in Haryana, India, with members and coordinators in every state. To get involved, [register](/register) as a saint or devotee, or reach us through the [contact](/contact) page.