Shree Swami Samarth Dharmik Granthalay – (Library of Religious Books)

Shree Swami Samarth Dharmik Granthalay was founded by Sadguru Shree Chaitanyaswaroop alias Sadguru Tirtharoop Anna and Sadguru Shree Laxmiswaroop alias Sadguru Tirtharoop Aai on auspicious day of Vijaya Dashmi, 20th October 1988. The idea behind starting this library was to create spiritual awareness, spreading knowledge and Swami bhakti. Through this library, Sadguru Tirtharoop Anna and Sadguru Tirtharoop Aai opened the doors of rare knowledge to all.


As of today, the Library has over 15000 books and the number of members is increasing day by day. The library has a separate section for children, organises book exhibitions and conducts events following Government guidelines. This Library has up to date facilities and is getting fully computerised. It has the unique distinction of being the only Dharmik (religious) library in Dombivali. The library has earned kudos from many celebrity guests who have visited this library.

Some of the major sections in this library are

1.Religious books

  • Spiritual books written by Sadguru Shree Chaitanyaswaroop and Sadguru Shree Laxmiswaroop
  • Kosh vangmay (Encyclopideas): (Itihaas kosh -history, Vangmay kosh -literature, Charitra kosh - biography, Sanskrutic kosh - culture, Sarita kosh- rivers, Vishwa kosh -universe , Shabd kosh- word, Dattatreya kosh – Lord Dattatreya, Ganesh kosh – Lord Ganesh etc.)
  • Collection of Spiritual Diwali magazines (from 1980)
  • Books on Philosophy, Vedas, Upanishadas, collection of cuttings of articles, collection of rare scriptures, Sanskrit literature, books on Astrology
  • Books related to Datt sampraday(community) , Varkari sampraday, Ramayan, Mahabharat, Bhagwat, Shree Ramkrishna Paramhans and Shree Vivekananda Literature, biographies of various saints and reference literature

    • This library is a much sought after resource of books that are required for higher level studies by variety of students. In addition to regular readers, students of Ph.D, M.Lib, Kirtan and Kirtan performers take advantage of this collection for their studies. It is a matter of pride for the Granthalay that a student has selected this Granthalay as M.Lib topic. “Shree Swami Samarth Dharmik Granthalay - A study” - M.Lib thesis,Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University by Smt. Mrunal Kulkarni

2. Historical books.

3. Section for Women – novels, articles, books on art, cooking, literature, stories, biographies etc.

4. Music section – books on Indian music, biographies of artists, informative books on music.

5. Medical section – Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Reiki, Homeopathy, Acupressure, Acupuncture etc.

6. Children’s section – children not only read the books but also refer the books for accomplishing their school project work.

Granthalay achievements and awards
  • 1993 : 'D' class library accredition by Government of Maharashtra
  • 1994 – 1995 : Babasaheb Ambedkar award for Public library excellence
  • 2001 : 'C' class library accredition
  • 2007 – 2008 : 'B' class library accredition
Granthalay annual programmes

1. Librarian and readers meet

2. Exhibitions – exhibition of rare books and scriptures, monthly book exhibition, exhibitions related to particular events and participation in exhibitions held by other libraries (Thane Granth Sangrahalay)

3. Special programmes for readers: Talks, essay competition, book review competition, poetry reading, quiz etc.

4. S. R. Ranganathan Birth Anniversary Celebration (12th August)

5. Granthalay Anniversary Celebration

6. Marathi Day Celebration and other annual events

Visits and kudos by celebrity guests

Shree R.C. Dhere, Smt. Aruna Dhere, Shree Karmarkar, Shree Hemant Tilak, Shree Vaman Deshpande, Shree Jagannath Kunte, Shree Yashwant Pathak, Shree D.K.Soman, Smt. Shubha Sathe, Shree Vishwas Pati

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