About us
The Maha Sabha and its Youth Wing
A community of traders, builders and givers — rooted in faith, family and service, organised in every district of Tamil Nadu.
Our community
Trade, faith and giving back
The Arya Vysyas are a community with a long tradition of trade and enterprise. In towns across Tamil Nadu, Arya Vysya families have run businesses for generations — and have been known just as much for what they gave back: choultries for travellers and weddings, temple mandapams, schools and annadhanam for the needy.
The community reveres Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari as its kula devata; her story of courage and sacrifice at Penugonda is told in every Arya Vysya home, and festivals such as Vasavi Jayanthi bring families together each year. Wherever we live, the same values hold us together: honesty in business, devotion, respect for elders, and a duty to help others.
The parent body
Tamil Nadu Arya Vysya Maha Sabha (TNAVMS)
The Maha Sabha is the state-level apex body of the Arya Vysya community in Tamil Nadu. It brings together district and town sangams, speaks for the community, and guides its wings and affiliated bodies.
Its head table — the State President, Secretary and Treasurer — leads the Sabha, and its youth division (the Youth Wing) and women's wing (the Mahila Vibhag) carry its work to young people and women in every district. The Maha Sabha owns this website; its leaders and its Youth Wing's leaders keep it up to date together.
Youth division
TNAVMS Youth Wing (TNAVMSYW)
The Tamil Nadu Arya Vysya Maha Sabha Youth Wing is the official youth division of the Maha Sabha — a dynamic, service-oriented group of young people united by a shared identity, cultural heritage and a passion for community upliftment.
TNAVMSYW is a bridge between tradition and modernity: it encourages youth participation, leadership and social responsibility across all districts of Tamil Nadu. Working under the guidance of the Maha Sabha's senior leaders, it runs blood donation camps, annadhanam, education support, leadership workshops and cultural events — and it builds and runs the community's digital platform, including this website, the eCensus and Vysya Pelli.
The Youth Wing’s purpose
Mission
To strengthen and empower the Arya Vysya youth community by fostering leadership, unity, cultural values and social service initiatives that create meaningful impact across society.
Vision
A strong, connected and empowered Arya Vysya youth network across Tamil Nadu, working together to uplift the community, preserve tradition and build a brighter future for the next generation.
Guiding principles
Unity
Bringing youth from all districts together under a common platform.
Service (Seva)
Engaging in activities that uplift society and help the needy.
Leadership development
Identifying and nurturing youth leaders.
Cultural integration
Preserving the rich heritage of the Arya Vysya community.
Transparency & responsibility
Ensuring open communication and accountable administration.
Openness to change
Using modern tools — like our digital platform — to serve better.
How we are organised
Both bodies work at state, district and local level, so that every programme can reach every family.
State head tables
The President, Secretary and Treasurer of each body, with their state executive committees, set direction and run state projects.
District committees
District office bearers welcome members, approve eCensus registrations and run local programmes.
Towns and sangams
Town units and local sangams carry programmes to every street and family.
Women’s wing
Mahila Vibhag
The Mahila Vibhag is the women's wing of the Maha Sabha. It brings the women of the community together — for culture and festivals, for welfare and health initiatives, for education, and for skills that help women stand on their own. Its members are the backbone of many community events and service programmes, from Navaratri celebrations to health camps.
Service clubs
Vasavi & Vanitha Clubs
Vasavi Clubs and Vanitha Clubs (the women's clubs) are service clubs of the community, organised in districts and regions. Club members run health camps, support schools and the elderly, and respond when their towns need help — carrying the community's tradition of charity into everyday action. Clubs are welcome to share their programmes on this website.
Places of faith and gathering
Temples, trusts and choultries
Across Tamil Nadu, Sri Kanyaka Parameswari temples and community choultries and kalyana mandapams are maintained by trusts on behalf of the community. They host daily worship, festivals, weddings and annadhanam — and they are where many families first meet.
Temple and trust committees are welcome to list their details, timings and events on tnvysya.com — write to us.
What we value
Integrity
Honest dealing in business and in life.
Devotion
Faith that shapes our festivals and families.
Charity
Annadhanam, choultries and help for the needy.
Togetherness
Looking after one another, in every district.
Join us
Whether you care about service, leadership, culture or simply staying connected — there is a place for you. Start by registering in the eCensus.