Living Tiruvannamalai · Satsang
Swami Nochur (Ramanacharanatirtha) & Voice of Rishis
One of India’s most revered living expounders of Advaita Vedanta ~ Nochur Swami, whose satsangs on the Gita, Upanishads and Ramana’s teachings draw great gatherings at Tiruvannamalai. A factual introduction, with his official satsang schedule.
The short version
- Who
- Sri Ramanacharanatirtha (Nochur) Swami ~ a revered living Advaita Vedanta master.
- His teaching
- The Gita, Upanishads, Bhagavata, and Ramana’s Self-enquiry ~ in Tamil, Malayalam, English, Sanskrit.
- At Arunachala
- He found his anchorage in Ramana Maharshi; took sannyasa in the Sankara lineage in 2023.
- Schedule
- Published & updated on voiceofrishis.org ~ Tiruvannamalai (Rishi Tirtham) & other cities.
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Among the most revered living expounders of Advaita Vedanta in India today ~ and one whose satsangs draw great gatherings at Tiruvannamalai and across the south ~ is Sri Ramanacharanatirtha Swami, widely known and loved as Nochur Swami (formerly Sri Nochur Venkataraman). His discourses on the Gita, the Upanishads, the Bhagavata and the teachings of Ramana Maharshi ~ delivered with rare eloquence, scriptural depth and devotional warmth in Tamil, Malayalam, English and Sanskrit ~ have become a guiding light for countless seekers. This page is a factual introduction, with a link to his official site, Voice of Rishis, where his satsang schedule is published.
Sri Ramanacharanatirtha (Nochur) Swami
According to his official site, Swami was, from a young age in his native Nochur, immersed in Vedic culture and irresistibly drawn to the spiritual life. At the age of fourteen, while meditating before dawn, he had a profound experience of Peace beyond body and mind, which turned him to deep study of the Gita, the Upanishads and the Vedantic texts. He then came to Arunachala, where ~ in his own tradition’s telling ~ he found his spiritual anchorage in Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, whose teachings became the central axis of his life; coming to Arunachala, it is said, was “truly a homecoming.” He was closely associated with several of Bhagavan’s direct disciples, and later spent three years in deep contemplation at Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Sankaracharya. In 2023 he formally received sannyasa diksha (monastic initiation) in the traditional Advaita lineage of Sankaracharya, taking the name Sri Ramanacharanatirtha.
Aflame with the power of Self-knowledge and suffused with the fragrance of devotion ~ his satsangs are prized for eloquence, clarity and scriptural depth.
His satsangs
From around the age of eighteen, Swami has expounded the Upanishads, the Gita, the Bhagavata and other foundational Vedantic texts ~ with a special centrality given to the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the path of Self-enquiry (atma vichara). His satsangs are held at Rishi Tirtham in Tiruvannamalai and at venues across Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and beyond, and are described as marked by natural eloquence, clarity of insight, and scriptural depth, welcoming to renunciates, householders and children alike. Many satsangs are livestreamed and archived, in multiple languages, on his channels.
The satsang schedule
Because Swami’s schedule moves between cities and changes regularly, the reliable, current source is always his official site’s Satsang Schedule page, which lists upcoming satsangs with dates, times, venues, contact numbers and livestream/audio links. Many satsangs are also available live and recorded on his YouTube and other channels in Tamil, Malayalam and English.
Books & recordings
Voice of Rishis publishes Swami’s written works ~ including an acclaimed 1,400-page commentary on the Bhagavad Gita ~ along with recordings and chants. His talks and writings, especially those centred on Ramana’s teachings, are widely valued by seekers of Self-enquiry, and a great archive of his satsangs in several languages is freely available on his channels.
For Swami’s current satsang schedule, livestreams, books and recordings, see the official site: voiceofrishis.org (and its Satsang Schedule page). We provide this as a factual, respectful introduction; details are drawn from the official site and change often, so always confirm there. As across this site, we describe rather than endorse, and point you to the source. See also the ashrams of Tiruvannamalai.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nochur Swami?
Sri Ramanacharanatirtha Swami, widely known as Nochur Swami (formerly Sri Nochur Venkataraman), is one of the most revered living expounders of Advaita Vedanta in India. Rooted in a traditional Vedic background, he expounds the Gita, Upanishads, Bhagavata and especially the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and Self-enquiry, in Tamil, Malayalam, English and Sanskrit. He found his spiritual anchorage at Arunachala in Ramana, and took formal sannyasa in the Sankaracharya lineage in 2023.
Where can I find Nochur Swami's satsang schedule?
His satsang schedule is published and regularly updated on his official website, voiceofrishis.org, on its Satsang Schedule page ~ listing upcoming satsangs with dates, times, venues, contact numbers and livestream/audio links. His satsangs are held at Rishi Tirtham in Tiruvannamalai and at venues in Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and beyond, and many are livestreamed and archived on his channels.
What does Nochur Swami teach?
He expounds the foundational texts of Vedanta ~ the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Bhagavata and others ~ with special centrality given to the teachings of Ramana Maharshi and the path of Self-enquiry (atma vichara). His satsangs are prized for their eloquence, clarity of insight, scriptural depth, and devotional warmth, and welcome seekers of every kind.
Is Nochur Swami connected to Ramana Maharshi?
Yes ~ deeply. According to his tradition, after an early spiritual awakening he came to Arunachala and found his spiritual anchorage in Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, whose teachings became the central axis of his life; his coming to Arunachala is described as a homecoming. He was closely associated with several of Ramana's direct disciples, and Ramana's path of Self-enquiry is central to his teaching.
Last updated 21 February 2026. Following the documented record preserved by Sri Ramanasramam and his devotees; where an account is traditional, it is told as such.