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Taking Hinduism to the World

NITHYANANDA

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MISSION

IN PICTURES

The sacred banyan tree
A statue of a deity
A hanging bell

THE SACRED BANYAN TREE

The ancient sacred banyan tree is the energy hub of the ashram. Thousands experience miraculous healing and wish-fulfilment under this tree. Lord Dakshinamurti graces the space and radiates blessings to all.

[Figure: Ganesha]

Abishekam ceremony

SRI NITHYANANDESHWARA TEMPLE

The temple is graced by the deities of Nithyanandeshwara and Nithyanandeshwari, molded in panchaloha (a combination of five metals), and among the largest of their kind in the world. A rare ancient swayambhu lingam (natural lingam) found under the sacred banyan tree.

Deity
Fountain at night

NITHYANANDA LINGAM & VAIDYA SAROVAR

This majestic 21-foot tall shivalingam has been made using navapashana, a strong natural medicine made of 1008 healing herbs. Water from fountains bathes the lingam and falls into Vaidya Sarovar, the healing pool below. Even a single dip in this medicinal water can heal many diseases.

Nithyananda smiling

MORNING SATSANG

Thousands around the world join
every morning to participate in
worship, satsang and meditation at
Bidadi international ashram, and on
web TV, video-conferencing and
telecast on national TV channels.

Nithyananda bestowing blessings
Devotees in meditation
Nithyananda seated on throne
Priests conducting ritual
Offering milk
Crowd at satsang
Crowd at satsang

INNER AWAKENING

This 21-day program designed and conducted by Paramahamsa Nithyananda is centered on awakening Kundalini, our powerful inner potential energy, and making available its innumerable practical benefits in all the dimensions of our life like health, wealth, relationships, education, career, and spiritual fulfilment.

Nithyananda blessing a devotee
A group of people practicing yoga on a cruise ship deck
Nithyananda teaching
Nithyananda standing before a whiteboard
A group of people in prayer
Two people writing
A person speaking into a microphone
Three people holding mugs
A large group of people seated in a hall
Group photo
Boy climbing
Boys in orange robes walking

EN-GENIUS FOR CHILDREN

This 21-day camp for children stimulates whole brain learning, boosts creativity and confidence, and awakens the expression of extraordinary dimensions through 21 initiations from Paramahamsa Nithyananda.

Boys writing
Group of boys
Group of girls
Boy drawing
Boy drawing on floor

REVIVING VEDIC TRADITION : NITHYANANDA

GURUKUL

Nithyananda Gurukul ('Family of the Guru') is a residential school that blends the best of the Vedic value-based learning system with contemporary formal education, aiming at gifting children with a yogic body, Vedic mind and enlightened lifestyle.

Boy sitting
Child doing yoga
Children dancing
Group of people dancing
Children doing yoga

SANNYAS

Youth from all walks of life are invited to taste the life of themselves and others through sannyas. Sannyasis Nithyananda Order are encouraged to expand in all dimensions, serve as spiritual ambassadors in their community. Gurukul who choose to enter into sannyas with family consent are preliminary initiation known as krama brahmacharya.

Sannyas initiation
Initiation ceremony
Group of sannyasis
Large group of sannyasis
Sannyasis sitting in a circle
Sannyasis in training
Group portrait of sannyasis

SERVICES : ANNADAAN (FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY)

More than 10,000 free meals are served each day in Nithyananda ashrams and centers worldwide. Nutritious vegetarian meals cooked in a hygienic environment are provided to visitors and spiritual seekers at all times from morning to night. Free meal schemes are also offered in schools, prisons and temples.

Food preparation
Serving food
People eating
Preparing large quantities of food
Distribution of food
People eating in a hall
Serving food to a large group
Outdoor food distribution
Food distribution scene
People eating outdoors
Preparing food in a large pot
Worker serving food

[Figure: A medical professional checking a patient's pulse]

SERVICES : MEDICAL (HEALTH WITH CARE)

Fortnightly and monthly medical camps are conducted at Nithyananda ashrams and centers, offering consultation, medicines and follow-ups. Weekly mobile medical services are provided in rural areas who have no healthcare facilities. Free and subsidized multi-specialty hospitals with all amenities are being planned in both urban and rural locations.

[Figure: A person receiving head massage treatment]

[Figure: A person lying down while receiving treatment]

[Figure: A group of people attending a medical camp]

SERVICES : DISASTER RELIEF

Nithyananda Mission's Relief Wing offers speedy relief to those affected by natural calamities such as tsunami, earthquake, floods etc. through various relief measures, by offering clothes, food, drinking water, road clearing, rehabilitation, and most importantly, spiritual support and trauma counseling.

[Figure: Volunteers distributing aid]

[Figure: Volunteers interacting with local people]

[Figure: Volunteers working at a relief site]

Food preparation and distribution
Serving food
Volunteers preparing food in a large tent
Volunteers preparing food
Volunteers working in a food stall
Volunteers packaging food
View of Mt. Kailash
A silhouette against the sky
Prayer flags
Group of people sitting outdoors

YATRAS : SACRED JOURNEYS

Every year, Paramahamsa Nithyananda guides groups to the most sacred Hindu spiritual destinations and happenings in and outside India - Mt. Kailash, Himalayas, Angkor Vat and Kumbh Mela, among others.

Group sitting by a lake
A person sitting on a throne near a lake
Group of people praying in a temple courtyard
A person holding a trishula
Night view of a bridge
Group of people sitting outside
Procession on a river
Ritual procession with lights
Procession on boats
People in traditional clothing walking
Ornate structure on a boat
Night view of illuminated buildings
Paramahamsa Nithyananda with hands raised
Paramahamsa Nithyananda sitting

PIONEERING A VEDIC RENAISSANCE

In January 2013, Paramahamsa Nithyananda was unanimously elected and coronated as the Maha Mandaleshwar (spiritual head) of Maha Nirvani Peeth, the most ancient apex body of Hinduism.

Paramahamsa Nithyananda with devotees
Paramahamsa Nithyananda meditating
Group of people including Paramahamsa Nithyananda
collage of temple deities and rituals
collage of temple rituals and celebrations
A smiling man with prayer hands
A group of people sitting and reading
A large Lingam illuminated at night
A glowing lamp
A silhouette of a figure against the moon
A deity statue decorated with flowers and fire

LIST OF ANNEXURES

1. ANNEXURE A – Certificates of Recognition

2. ANNEXURE B - Scientific Research on Mystical Yogic

Phenomena

3. ANNEXURE C – Books and Publications

4. ANNEXURE D – Audio and Video Talks

Portrait of Nithyananda