In the ashram in Bangalore, one can find a 600 year-old Banyan
tree which is the Energy hub of the ashram. Under the banyan
stands the diety - Lord Anandeshwar, which is the primordial
Guru or Lord Dakshinamurthy. Also found is a Svyambhu
Lingam (self-created form of Lord Shiva) worshipped
by people for years together, which was consecrated by Swamiji.
The following Puja-s are performed
by the brahmacharis of the ashram to Lord Anandeshwar for
the public:-
Healing Puja: Special worship for relief
from physical and mental illness. During this puja, the
brahmacharis chant a special mantra energized by Swamiji
for the well-being of the person.
Kubera Puja: Special worship for prosperity
in existing and newly started ventures in professions, industry
and trade.
Family welfare Puja: This is offered
on occasions like the birthdays, marriage anniversaries,
etc. of the family members.
Guru Puja: Puja offered to the Guru on
every Thursday as a thanksgiving.
Full Moon / New Moon Puja: Performed
for fulfillment of specific desires on two days - the day
on which the full orb of the moon is seen and the day on
which there is no moon, in a lunar month.
Devotees who wish to join in the puja may do so in
the following way: You may send in your name, star, rasi, address and
name of the pooja desired, one week in advance of the desired
date of pooja to the Ashram address.
‘Prasad’ will be sent to all the devotees who
are unable to attend the puja-s personally.
