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Welcome to Shree Peetha Nilaya
Shree Peetha Nilaya is a sacred spiritual haven, serving as both an ashram and a centre for events and retreats. Here, individuals can connect deeply and experience God’s presence under the guidance of the God-realised master, Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda.
“Calm and peaceful place surrounded by beautiful nature… suitable for meditation. Such a warm welcome by devotees.. Very friendly community people.”
“Only temple probably in Germany following traditions close to Sri Vaishnava sampradaya with some variations as per their spiritual master! Pleasure visiting this temple and feeling is absolutely divine!”
“Soothing, rejuvenating, suitable for introspection and contemplation. The prayers are transcendent and joyful. A place to visit!!!”
“Immerse yourself in another world and let yourself be enchanted. Your soul and all your senses will be nourished and you will have the opportunity to connect deeply with your essence and experience the love that ultimately everyone on this planet is looking for. I recommend EVERYONE to come here and meet this place, the Murtis and Paramahamsa Vishwananda live. Maybe it will be a life changing encounter?”
“A magnificent place imbued with Divine energy. I strongly advise you to visit this temple.”
“The beauty of this temple is that it was created out of love. People from all over the world have come together in their free time and on vacation to build this temple. A place has emerged where this love can really be felt.”
Our founder
Paramahamsa Vishwananda
Paramahamsa Vishwananda is the founder of the international mission, Bhakti Marga, which translates to ‘Path of Devotion’. Bhakti Marga promotes an approach that merges both contemporary and ancient methods that help foster a relationship with the Divine. The mission has a presence in over 70 countries, maintaining over 55 temples and 12 ashramsaround the world.
Facilities and Services
Accessible
Card Payments
Free Wifi
Luggage storage
Parking
Eco-Friendly
Cafe
Flower Gardens
Organic Farm
Vegan food
Gift Shop
Guided Tours
Kids Room
Reception
Hindu Saints Museum
Meditation Areas
Temples
Therapies
Vedic Rituals
Yoga Classes
Smoking Free Area
Workshop
Sustainable Practices
- Use of recycled and biodegradable products, such as toilet paper and napkins, along with SONETT ecological cleaning products.
- Adoption of recycling practices with separation into 9 distinct waste categories (Electronics, Wood, Metal, Construction, Plastic, Bio-waste, Paper, Glass).
- Employing biological cultivation using natural fertilizers and practicing annual crop rotation in vegetable fields.
- Composting meal waste to enrich garden soil.
- Harvesting rainwater for gardening purposes.
- Cultivating flowers for temples and vegetables for meals within ashram gardens (May-Oct).
- Generating energy from photovoltaic panels and a wood heating system.
- Utilizing a solar heat BHKW cogeneration system to produce both electricity and useful heat.
- Utilizing a low-emission e-car.
Community and Local Involvement
- Maintaining the “Wisper Trails” trekking paths.
- Encouraging car-sharing among visitors.
- Implementing a community car-share system, providing 6 cars per 100 people.
- Contributing to the economic development of the region.
- Actively participating in local community initiatives, including “Fair Trade Town Heidenrod.”
- Using Fair Trade products in our kitchen and Bhajan Café.
- Engaging in forestation activities through tree planting.
- Utilizing local wood for heating during colder periods.
Ashram Chronicles
News
The Ashram in Taunus – FAZ News
Die hinduistisch geprägte Gemeinschaft Bhakti Marga hat ihren Hauptsitz in Heidenrod.
10 September 2018 – 4 min read
Just Love Festival
Renowed artists at the Just Love Festival
wir möchten Euch herzlich zum diesjährigen Just Love Festival in unserem Hindu-Ashram in Springen
July 2023 – 2 min read
Meditation
Rui Patricio, on a spiritual retreat with his Guru in Germany
El portero de la Selección portuguesa se prepara para el Mundial con el líder Sri Swami Vishwananda en el centro de meditación
23 May 2018 – 2 min read