SSRVM honours teachers through Guru Puja
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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Who is Guruji? The story of the most beloved spiritual leader
In the quiet, green area of Bhatti Mines in Mehrauli, Delhi, there is a peaceful and powerful place called Guruji Bade Mandir, also known as Guruji Ka Ashram. This temple is dedicated to Nirmal Singh Ji Maharaj, whom people lovingly call 'Guruji. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' Devotees from all over India and other countries come here to feel close to him. While the temple may look simple from the outside, many visitors believe it holds strong spiritual energy. They say it has helped heal people, bring peace to their minds, and change their lives in amazing ways. The life and grace of Guruji Guruji Maharaj was born in Dugri village near Ludhiana, Punjab on July 7, 1952. He completed double master's degrees in English and Economics from Malerkotla, but left everything in 1975 and devoted his life to silent spiritual service. Though he never propagated himself or sought fame, thousands began to gather around him for his unconditional grace. Many followers recount miraculous experiences, cures from chronic illness, answers to unspoken prayers, and peace beyond words. He took mahasamadhi (left his mortal body) on May 31, 2007, yet devotees experience his presence as vibrantly alive at Bade Mandir. Temple architecture and layout of Guruji Bade Mandir Source: Instagram Guruji Bade Mandir is serene and majestic in equal parts. Its white marble structures contrast beautifully with the central black granite Shivling, which Guruji personally created. This Shivling is revered to contain the combined energy of all 12 Jyotirlingas, making it profoundly powerful for meditation and prayer. Key areas of the temple: Samadhi sthal (Final resting place of guruji): A serene marble sanctum where devotees bow their heads and offer flowers, silence, and surrender. Darbar hall: Large hall adorned with images of Guruji, where satsangs take place. Shivling sthal: Central shrine of worship where mantras are softly chanted. Seva Bhawan: Areas where volunteers (sevadars) manage offerings, prasad, and visitor support. Langar hall: A large, clean area serving simple yet deeply blessed meals, prepared by volunteers in silence. Langar: A sacred meal of equality at Bade Mandir Langar at Guruji Bade Mandir is not merely food; it is prasad infused with divine blessings. Guruji believed in 'chai prasad', and often offered tea as a medium of healing and grace. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After satsang, all devotees, regardless of caste, creed, or status, sit together and eat the same food, emphasising humility and unity. One thali is shared among four people, and there is a strict rule of not wasting even a single grain of rice or even a drop of water. Why devotees flock here Thousands of people, including Bollywood celebrities, politicians, CEOs, and common people, visit Bade Mandir for one reason: Grace. Some believe they are called only when Guruji wills. Many recount that their first visit changed everything, not with noise or ritual, but with silence and blessings. Digital presence and Instagram reach of Guruji In recent years, Guruji Bade Mandir has found a quiet presence on social media, especially Instagram. Posts of the Shivling, Darbar Hall, and langar moments evoke instant emotion from devotees worldwide. Hashtags like #JaiGuruji #BadeMandir #GurujiBlessings help create a digital prayer circle where people offer their thanks, share miracles, and stay connected to the temple energy from afar. The presence of Guruji mandirs worldwide Though Bade Mandir in Delhi is the spiritual epicenter, devotees have established Guruji Mandirs in cities like Chandigarh, Mumbai, Jaipur, Sydney, Toronto, and New York. These centres serve as spiritual outposts where satsangs and langars are held to continue Guruji's mission of universal upliftment.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
Mumbai Trust Donates Elephant To Guruvayur Temple Amid Strict Ban
A Mumbai-based religious trust revived Kerala's age-old tradition by dedicating a 40-year-old elephant to the Guruvayur temple in memory of Kanchi Seer on Guru Purnima. A religious trust based in Mumbai grabbed attention after dedicating a giant elephant to the Sree Krishna temple in Guruvayur, Kerala. The donation made in memory of Guru Late Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal, who was the 69th Sankaracharya of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, marked the festival of Guru Purnima on July 10. Even as the famous temple had stopped accepting elephants in donations, this trust paid Rs 10 lakhs to adopt a 40-year-old elephant named 'Junior Vishnu' and dedicated the animal to the Lord. Interestingly, Junior Vishnu had been living at the temple's elephant sanctuary already when the Mumbai-based trust acquired its ownership. This elephant was chosen among the 36 elephants present at the temple's sanctuary, located in the compound of a former palace called Punnathur Kotta, which is about three kilometres from the town of Guruvayur. The trust is called Kalavai Sri Mahadevendra Saraswati Shankaracharya Trust and made the eye-catching donation because of Swamigal's close connection with the temple. Managing trustee B Sridhar revealed Kanchi Seer had donated a gold crown, padagolakam or the gold covering for the Lord's feet, a gold flute, and other special ornaments to Lord Krishna and all the other deities of the temple in the past. 'The temple trust announced a scheme whereby any devotee wanting to donate an elephant can purchase one from the Guruvayur temple itself and re-dedicate it for Rs 10 Lakhs," said a manager of Punathur Kotta, as quoted by The Free Press Journal. According to this manager, elephant donations were banned by the temple authorities since the dedication of an elephant named Ayyappan in 2011. Temple Had Asked Swamigal For Elephant Donation Back in time, Sridhar revealed, the management at the temple had asked Swamigal if he could offer an elephant to the Lord's feet. The trust has now fulfilled that request on his behalf. 'The Sankaracharya could not offer an elephant at that time due to the prevailing inter-state court ban on the sale or purchase of elephants. Hence, he offered a gold-covered sandalwood elephant. Now that there is a new scheme, we decided to dedicate an elephant in Swamigal's memory," Sridhar said. Ornaments such as the ceremonial frontlets for the elephant's forehead (anna pattam) and the decorative fly-whisks used in ceremonies (chamans) were also purchased by the trust. These were worn by the elephant when it was dedicated to Lord Krishna, also called Lord Guruvayurappan, in a traditional ritual. One day before, a 1008 Kozhakattai homam was performed for Lord Mahaganapathy for the smoothest possible conduct of the donation rituals. Elephants are common occurrences during temple ceremonies in Kerala. Devotees donate them in a custom known as 'Nadakkiruthal.' view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Deccan Herald
SSRVM honours teachers through Guru Puja
Students of Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir, Vignan Nagar, came together for Guru Purnima by performing a traditional Guru Puja. The ritual, in line with Guruji's teachings, was a heartfelt expression of gratitude to those who impart knowledge and inspire spiritual growth.
