Ramaneswaram Mahapeetam · Nagireddypalli
You are God indeed. Return to stillness at a living temple retreat.
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Sri Ramanananda Maharshi attained self-realization on 29 June 1995 and became a Siddhaguru. Through Shaktipat — a meditation practice transmitting energy that awakens kundalini — he has initiated more than 150,000 seekers globally.
Ramaneswaram, founded in 2012, is the main centre of the Shiva Shakthi Shirdi Sai Anugraha Mahapeetam. It holds the Gold Shivalingam Temple, 1023 Sri Chakra Temple, 12 Jyotirlingas, a 1000 Shivalingas Temple, the Dasa Mahavidya and Dasa Bhairava temples, a goshala, and a 23-foot Bana Shivalingam.
Ramaneswaram's mission is spirituality beyond the boundaries of any one religion — seekers of any background are welcome to visit and stay.
What Ramaneswaram offers
A place to practise, not just to visit
Everything on this campus centres on one teaching: that divinity is found within, through meditation and Shaktipat.
Darshan, 7 days a week
The temples are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, with a darshan fee. Staying on site means visiting early and late, when the campus is quiet.
Shaktipat & meditation
A powerful healing process — the transmission of energy that awakens kundalini and brings physical and mental wellness.
1023 Sri Chakra Temple
One of many consecrated spaces on campus, alongside the Gold Shivalingam and 12 Jyotirlingas.
The Goshala
A cattle sanctuary at the heart of the campus, open for visitors to spend time in.
56 books, 600+ songs
Siddhaguru's own writings and compositions on philosophy and spirituality, alongside 20,350 Veda mantras offered.
A growing mission
From Andhra Pradesh in 2012 to a US meditation center in 2017, with a retreat in Europe planned next.
Darshan, morning to evening
The temples are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day. Staying on site means you can visit early and late, when the campus is quietest.
At the centre of the Mahapeetam
Every path through the campus leads back to one sanctum.
1023 Sri Chakra · Ramaneswaram
Shiv Shakti Temple
Shiva, Shakthi & Shirdi Sai, in one sanctum
At the heart of Ramaneswaram, the Shiv Shakti Temple lets a seeker explore Shiva as the true self, Shakthi as the energy that leads there, and Shirdi Sai as the guru who shows the way.
The first of its kind, in gold
A three-foot gold Shiva lingam, the first in the world, consecrated by Siddhaguru as the principal attraction of Ramaneswaram — a doorway, he says, to absolute bliss.
An offering, then three circles around it
Devotees are given milk and water to perform abhishekam, then walk three pradakshina around the golden lingam to take in its energy.
Shiv Shakti Temple stands as the heart of Ramaneswaram — where Shiva, Shakthi and Shirdi Sai meet in a single sanctum, open to every seeker who comes to stay.
Getting here
Find us at Nagireddypalli
- Address
- Ramaneswaram Mahapeetam, Nagireddypalli, Telangana
- Helpline
- 1800 1022 393
- Temple hours
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, daily
- Check-in
- 12:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
- Nearest town
- To be confirmed by the ashram
- By road / rail / air
- To be confirmed by the ashram
Good to know
Booking and your stay
Do I need to be a devotee to stay?
No — Ramaneswaram's mission is spirituality beyond the boundaries of any one religion, and seekers of any background are welcome.
What's the daily schedule, and can guests join?
Every day includes Nitya Abhishekam, Ashtottara Puja, Rudrabhishekam, a midday Naivedya Puja, Homam, and an evening Harathi. Guests can personally perform abhishekam to the 12 Jyotirlingas — each linked to a birth-star deity — offer kumkum archana to the Sri Chakras, and even perform their own havan.
Is food provided, and is it vegetarian?
Good sattvic (vegetarian), hygienic and tasty food is available on campus.
What are the rooms like?
Both AC and non-AC rooms are available, each with an attached bathroom. Room size, bed configuration and photos are to be confirmed by the ashram.
Any rules I should know — dress code, phones, alcohol?
There's no dress code, and phones and photography are welcome, including near the deities. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited on campus. Policy on non-vegetarian food and any curfew is to be confirmed.
Who is this retreat for?
Families and solo travellers are both welcome — it's a place suited to meditation and peace of mind, set across 180 green acres away from the pollution of Hyderabad. Any age or gender restrictions on rooms are to be confirmed.
What else is on the campus?
More than 2,800 Shivalingas, over 1,130 Sri Chakras and 330 Rudra Shivalingas, plus darshan of the Devi's forms connected to the Dasa Mahavidyas. A wick kept lit 24 hours a day is used to offer dosha-nivarana items for those seeking relief from planetary or star doshas. The wish-fulfilling Mokku Shivalingam and a Panchaloha Shivalingam — offered abhishekam for protection from ill will — are particular features here.
How much do I pay online?
The full price of your stay, shown before you pay. Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds.
What if my payment fails?
Your room is held for 10 minutes so you can try again. After that it's released.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Cancellation and refund policy to be confirmed by the ashram.
Which ID do I need to upload?
The accepted government IDs, and whether each adult needs one, are to be confirmed. Please carry the original when you arrive.
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