Satyamurthy Nagar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — भारत (South Asia)

Swami Shrihariprasad

— Indian Jewish Heritage Trail —

1. Swami Shrihariprasad Marker

Inscription. Swami Shrihariprasad of the Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation embodies the dedication of his ancestors, the Paliam family of Chendamangalam, to the cause of reconciliation and peace between all communities. He has strengthened the centuries-old friendship between the Jewish community of Kerala and the people of India. His efforts were central to the renovation of the Kadavumbagam Synagogue. He organized the landmark conference “Jews in India, Jews of India”.

Swami Shrihariprasad, through the Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation, continues to establish pathways to peace, transforming lives through research, dialogue, and programming.

“בַּקֵּשׁ שָׁלוֹם וְרָדְפֵהוּ”
“Seek peace and pursue it.” Psalms 34:15

Presented @2026, with honor and deep respect, by the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation
[Jerry Klinger, President] and Dr. Kenneth X. Robbins

Erected 2026 by Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation [Jerry Klinger, President] and Dr. Kenneth

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X. Robbins.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Peace • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. series list.

Location. 13° 2.875′ N, 80° 14.536′ E. Marker is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is in Satyamurthy Nagar. It is on New Giri Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7/15 New Giri Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 60001-7, India. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in South Asia,

in the Indian Subcontinent,

on the Arabian Sea,

on the Bay of Bengal,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Mughal Empire,

Portuguese colonies,

and a British colony.

Also see . . . Celebration of interfaith cooperation’: Kadavumbagam Synagogue reopened. Swami Sri Hari Prasad was key to the restoration of the vandalized 13th-century synagogue in Cochin. (Submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)

2. Swami Shrihariprasad Marker

Paliam marker - Vishnu Mohan Foundation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dr. Kenneth X. Robbins, circa January 25

3. Paliam marker - Vishnu Mohan Foundation

The Paliath Achan & the Achans of Paliam Realizing the vision of God's country in Chendamangalam In Chendamangalam, a synagogue, temple, church and mosque stand witness to a centuries old tradition of diversity and acceptance. According to a local Jewish song entitled "The Song of Paliath Achan", this noble family "bestowed" gifts of books to all those who come, and titles to foreigners. They exempted Jewish students and teachers from classes on Saturdays, the Jewish Shabbat. The Paliam family continues to welcome Jewish delegations. Sharihariprasad, the son of a Paliath Achan and the guru of the Vishnu Mohan Foundation, has taken a special interest in promoting cultural harmony across India, spreading knowledge about Indian Jews and supporting the restoration of the synagogue. Malayalam Text: Donated in 2025 by the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Jerry Klinger President, and Dr. Kenneth X. Robbins.

Paliam historical marker Presentation- Vishnu Mohan Foundation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dr. Kenneth X. Robbins, circa January 25, 2026

4. Paliam historical marker Presentation- Vishnu Mohan Foundation

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2026, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.