Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram

Madurai

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram, Madurai,
Tamil Nadu, South India

For 2009/2010 course dates for Meenakshi ashram, please see our schedule details here:

The Ashram is planning to start construction of the Maha Kali templethis year, which will be in the centre of the compound. It will be a simple stone Temple with traditional stone carvings. . If you would like to be part of this project please contact Swami Govindananda.

Visit sivananda.org/india for complete information on courses and programs at our ashrams and centres throughout India

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram was founded in 2002. Meenakshi is the name of the divine mother who is in the presiding deity of the most famous temple in Madurai city. The ashram is nestled within 12 acres of natural beauty and lies inside a natural forest approximately, 20 km north of the holy city Madurai in the state of Tamil Nadu.

The peaceful forest surroundings, the panoramic views along with the adjacent lotus pond offer an ideal setting for yogic practices. The neighbouring wild forests homes peacocks, deer, many varieties of birds and butterflies.