Sri Ganapati Sachidananda Ashrama in Dattanagar, Mysore - Avadhoota Datta Peetham

One place that should not be skipped when you are in Mysore is Avadhoota Datta Peetham started by Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji.

It's one of the best place in Mysore to enjoy a calm atmosphere filled with divine chanting.

  

What to See:

🔆 Avadhoota Datta Peetham

His Holiness Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji started the Avadhoota Datta Peetham in 1966. It is an international organization for spiritual, cultural, and social welfare.

Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, is a 40-acre facility at the foot of Chamundi Hill in Mysore, Karnataka, Southern India. This building serves as Pujya Swamiji's headquarters.

Sri Swamiji's view of the world as a whole and his deep desire for the well-being of all people have led the Peetham to run a wide range of programs, activities, and projects that aim to improve people's lives.

Over the years, Datta Peetham has grown to an impressive stature and covers many aspects of the spiritual life.

🔆 Dattatreya Temple (Universal Prayer Hall):

Traditional Pujas and Homas are done in the Universal Prayer Hall.

Dattatreya Temple is dedicated to Kalagni Samana Dattatreya Swamy. This is the first of 50 Datta Temples which are being built in Bharat and abroad.

🔆 Sri Datta Venkateswara Swamy Kshetram:

Built and consecrated based on the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple design.

🔆 Nada Mandapam

An immense and majestic auditorium dedicated to Nada, where music, dance, and other cultural performances by internationally renowned artists are performed throughout the year.

🔆 Veda Pathasala

Veda Pathasala at SGS Ashram is where young students undertake the study and analysis of the Veda Sasthras, Aagama and Sanskrit as expounded by Rishis, in a serene environment.

🔆 SGS Charitable Hispital – (Ayurvedic and Allopathic hospital)

SGS Charitable Hospital's committed medical staff treats arthritis, migraine, obesity, and various other illnesses in a clean, peaceful atmosphere. The outpatient section contains Allopathic specialists.

This nonprofit hospital offers a great staff of doctors and specialists that can address a variety of medical conditions for the needy.

🔆 Dharma Dhwajam

A 45-foot monolith octagonal stone pillar featuring Dharma symbols on either side.

🔆 Viswam Museum:

A wonderful and impressive museum displaying a diverse collection of crystals, gems, objects of traditional antique art forms, artifacts of rare kind.

🔆 Kishindha Moolika Bonsai Garden

Kishindha Moolika Bonsai Garden hosts more than 450 miniature tree across an area of 4 acres, said to be the largest in India.

Bonsai is the Japanese technique of growing plants in pots that resemble full-size trees or bushes.

Timings:

Thursday - Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Closed on Wednesdays.

There is an entry fee for this Bonsai Garden.

🔆 Horticultural Gardens

A diverse range of trees associated with Rasi, Nakshatra, Nava Graha, Saptarshi, and unique plants are grown within the Horticultural Gardens.

🔆 SGS Birds - Shuka Vana

Founded by Sri Swamiji, the tranquil Ashram contains an aviary, Shuka Vana (Parrot Park). Swamiji is known for his vision and compassion.

This park is home to numerous rare and colorful parrot species flying around this beautiful enclosure.

Timings:

Thursday - Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Closed on Wednesday

Auspicious days at Mysore Datta Peetham:

1. 👉 Maha Shivaratri
2. 👉 Navaratri
3. 👉 Dattatreya Jayanti

The author took some beautiful snaps when he visited the Ashrama Gardens. The Ashrama is in Karnataka state.

How to Reach SGS Ashrama:

You can get to SGS Ashrama, Mysuru in a number of ways. There are flights from Chennai and Hyderabad to Mysuru Airport, which is about 15–20 minutes away from the Ashrama.

For Details Contact:

Avadhoota Datta Peetham

Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Ashrama,

Datta Nagar, Ooty Road,

Mysore,

Karnataka, India 570025.

Tel: 0821- 2486486

Fax: 2487487

Email: mail@dattapeetham.com

website: www.dattapeetham.org & SGS Birds

Mysore Datta Peetham - Ashrama Pictures:

Nearby Mysore Attractions:

1. 👉 Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple
2. 👉 Amba Vilas Palace (Palace of Mysore)

Other Indian Temple Attractions:

1. 🔆 Tondavada Agastheeswara Swami Temple
2. 🔆 Mahabubnagar Ranganayaka Swamy Temple

Avadhoota Datta Peetham Route Map: