In 1882, the International Headquarters of the Society were established in Adyar, near Madras (now Chennai) in India. The Indian Section of the Theosophical Society was chartered on November 17, 1890 effective from 1 January 1891. The Indian Section of the Theosophical Society was registered on 31 August 1903 with its Headquarters at Varanasi.
Indira Gandhi, was the 3rd Prime Minister of India and visited Adyar during the 1982 Centennial Celebration.
Indira Gandhi during her visit
Radha Burnier, International President and Indira Gandhi with some delegates
Rukmini Devi Arundale and Indira Gandhi during the Adyar Centenary Convention
