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.

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.

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The ashram routine is as follows:

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.