The
Bangalore ashram is located in Nithyanandapuri at Bidadi,
on the outskirts of Bangalore in India. Swamiji had seen
in His Vision the piece of land with a sacred banyan tree
in it.
After the Bhoomi Puja (Offering
to Mother Earth) and grand inauguration on 1 January 2003,
work started on the land with the guidance of Swamiji.
Currently,
the ashram encompasses: Quarters for the ashramites, ladies'
and gents' dormitories, a food temple to serve food for
all, a library with a collection of rare books to quench
the thirst of the spiritually aspiring mind, publication
and office buildings, Ananda Sabha - a meditation hall,
Swamiji's kuteer and Temple of Anandeshwar.
The space of the sacred banyan tree:
This space is the energy hub of the ashram.
Revealed to Swamiji in a spiritual vision
and worshipped as the guiding spirit of the ashram, this
banyan tree encloses a space resonant with the Cosmic energy.
At the entrance of the cave to this banyan tree was originally
a svymbu linga (naturally formed Shiv Linga),
which has now been consecrated at the Temple of Anandeshwar
.
The cave and the svymbhu linga have been here
from time immemorial. Over years, the banyan tree has grown
and spread its foliage here.
Impregnated with healing energy, this space heals at
the physical, emotional and spiritual levels.
It bears a mystical connection to Shambaala – the
metaphysical space of enlightened Masters.
Here, one can find three trees: Athi (Fig), Ala (Banyan)
and Arasa (Peepal), known to bear fruits without
bearing flowers. In the Vedic tradition, these are sacred
trees, known as Vanaspati or 'Lord of the forest'.
It is said that where these three trees are found, Banashankara
or Shiva dwells.
Just being here is ‘meditation'.
Experience it!
Under the sacred banyan tree stands a beautiful
image of Lord Dakshinamurthi, referred to as 'Lord Anandeshwar'
- symbolising the Guru. Thousands throng the Ananda Sabha
to get the Healing Touch and Blessings of the Master or at
least to get a mere glimpse of Him. The atmosphere is serene
and it is enough for one to simply be here in the Energy
Field of the Master to feel rejuvenated.
At the ashram, Swamiji receives people
with great love. He himself gives the healing touch to one
and all during public darshans. He initiates new
healers at the ashram periodically
at solemn functions.
Following is the routine set for ashramites. It allows
8 hours of department work, 8 hours of relaxation which involves
listening to Swamiji's discourses, pujas, arati,
meditation etc. and 8 hours of personal routine and rest.
This design helps one to work intensely and rest with a tremendous
quality of sleep. It expands
one’s
capacity at the physical, mental and spiritual levels.
A procession of Meru (A
3-Dimensional representation of the Cosmos symbolizing
Lord Shiva) and Devi (Deity
symbolizing the consort of Lord Shiva) towards the Temple
of Sri Anandeshwar
6:20am
-
Nithya Dhyaan - a meditation designed and
launched by Swamiji worldwide for overall wellbeingness
7:00am
-
Guru puja (prayer and offering of gratitude
to the Master) and arati (offering
of lit camphor) at the Temple of Sri Anandeshwar
7:30am
-
Nithya Karate - karate class for beginners
9:00am
-
Breakfast at the Nithya Anna Mandir
9:30am
-
Department work
2:00pm
-
Lunch at the Nithya Anna Mandir.
2:20pm
-
Department work
7:00pm
-
Nithya Arati (An elaborate offering of
lit camphor and other items to Existence and the Master
who is Existence itself.)
7:30pm
-
Evening discourse (through DVD)
9:00pm
-
Dinner at the Nithyananda Anna Mandir
10:00pm
-
Palliyarai Puja (A traditional Puja performed
to put the deities of Lord Shiva and His Consort Devi
to sleep)
10:30pm
-
Department work
Besides the above routine, each one offers
help in other activities like gardening, construction work
etc. Visitors may proceed at any time to
the Temple of Anandeshwar and between
7:00am and 6:00pm to the sacred banyan tree - the Energy
hub of the ashram.
For more information
or for meeting Swamiji, you may enquire at the Reception
center in the Ananda Sabha. When Swamiji is in
the ashram, there will be public darshan every Sunday between
10am and 12pm. You may make a phone call to confirm it
and be present during this time.
