NITHYANANDA
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MISSION
IN PICTURES



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]

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.


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.

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.







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.












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.





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.





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.







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.












[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]










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.














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.











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
