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Art of Living International Center Bangalore  

  Bengaluru , Karnataka.
FREE

  • Spiritual
    Category
    Spiritual
  • duration
    Duration
    2 - 3 Hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • accepts donations
    Donation
    Accepts
  • bird spotting
    Bird spotting
    Zone
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available
  • elevator
    Elevator
    Available
  • staircase
    Staircase
    Available
  • pets allowed
    Pets
    Allowed
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • baby feeding room
    Baby feeding room
    Available
  • buggy
    Buggy
    Available
  • help desk
    Help Desk
    Available
  • charging port
    Charging Point
    Available
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • activity zone
    Activity Zone
    Available
  • ExploreBees
    Children's play area
    Available
  • lake
    Lake
    Available
  • locker
    Locker
    Available
  • baggage counter
    Baggage counter
    Available
  • footwear counter
    Footwear Counter
    Available
  • souvenir shop
    Souvenir shop
    Available
  • first aid kit
    FIrst Aid kit
    Available
  • prayer room
    Prayer room
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available
  • security guard
    Security guard
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • free entry
    free entry
  • adult ticket
    Adult
    FREE
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE

Description

the Art of Living International Center,  Situated on the top of the Panchagiri Hills, 24km southwest of Bangalore, near Udipalya village, the Ashram is an ideal location for reflection and retreat. The campus is spread over 65 acres, with an abundance of flowering foliage spread along winding footpaths, a peaceful lake and the exquisitely beautiful Vishalakshi Mantap, the central meditation hall. Started in 1986, the ashram is an exquisite blend of the old and the new. While enjoying meditative walks and exploring the ashram, one can choose from the various residential programs offered at the Ashram every week.

The campus is also the focal point of many service projects such as rural development and education, organic farming initiatives, scientific research into the benefits of ‘Sudarshan Kriya.  While at the ashram, one cannot miss the Satsangs that are held every evening. Satsangs are gatherings where scattered minds unite through music, meditation, and wisdom to experience a higher state of consciousness. People from all over the world who know different languages participate in the singing of bhajans, or the repetitive chanting of a word or a verse. Seva (voluntary service) is an integral part of the activities in the ashram. One can experience the humble satisfaction that comes from doing selfless work here, from serving food in the kitchen to keeping the premises clean. The Ashram offers an ideal place for people from all backgrounds, religions, and cultural traditions to come together in knowledge, celebration, and service. it have organic farming, Gau-shala with 400 cows, 2 horses, 2 elephants, School for Vedic education, Satsang Hall (fixed timing), eateries, Ayurvedic clinic, Amphitheatre, Zoo (only dear, rabbit, peacock, pigeons and Turkey) and a small waterfall, Parking area, Guided bus tours & Shops.


Tips

  • almost all services are free of cost. excluding courses. 
  • They conduct the tour in Ashram' s bus at scheduled timings. the free bus tour that takes you to all the places inside the center will take about 1 hr to 1hr 30 Min to complete the tour. note that you need to register your self from the registration office and get the timings as your convenient one.
  • can also try the prasad in the afternoon that's free. which will be a satvik diet full of fiber but without onion, garlic and least oil. comprising of rice, chapatis, 2 wonderfully tasteful curries teeming with green veggies, dal or sambar, payasam. made from organic vegetable cultivation in the art of living center itself. Note that you have to sit on the floor and need to do your dishes after your meals.
  • a must-visit place inside the art of living center a big shop selling Ayurvedic, organic and souvenirs, the big pagoda type dome for experiencing meditation, and an audio-video orientation center.
  • Preferably you should enroll for one of their programs ranging from 2 days to 10 days and stay at the ashram residential facilities.
  • The visiting hours for the ashram are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Daily Satsang is conducted here in the evening from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM and on Sundays Satsang is conducted from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. one can plan your visit in such a way that you can join us for Satsang as well.
  • a guided meditation held in the Information Centre at 12:00 AM and 4:00 PM every day,
  • a Video Show on the Art of Living and it's activities and Sri, that is shown in the Information Centre at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
  • Darshan (Guruji mass bless) timings are Tuesdays and Thursdays at approximately 4 pm. where you can meet the Guruji in person. Kindly collect tokens at the Secretariat Building next to Vishalakshi Mantap in the morning, on the day. To meet him more personally, please contact someone in the Secretariat building when you arrive at Ashram. The duration of meetings varies depending on Guruji's schedule. 

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Last Admission 07:00 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank
  • binoculars
    Binoculars

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

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    ATM
    0.1 KM
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    Fuel Station
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    Restaurant
    0.1 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    0.1 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    0.1 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    0.1 KM
  • metro
    Metro
    12 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    0.1 KM
  • taxi
    TAXI
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