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Mahant Shri Swami Shiv Gyananand Sarswati Maharaj

AKhil Bharatiya Dasanam Naga SanYasi taPONiDHI Shri panchayati Aanand Akhara

Gyananand Sarswati Maharaj

Mahamritynjay Trust, Bhopal, Jhagaria Khurd Tiraha, Bhadabhada-Ratibad-Sehore Main Road, Bhopal 462044 (M.P.). It is the place where the first Gyananand Sarswati, Mahant Shri Swami Shiv Gyananand Sarswati Maharaj came and settled in 7th century C.E. Since then the Math has been guiding its followers in both spiritual and worldly matters. Mahamritynjay Trust is the Sthir Peeth of the Mahamritynjay Tradition. It was previously known as Mahamritynjay Trust, Mahamritynjay Trust had been rigorously working towards the betterment of society for centuries with primary focus on village development. Competent villages lead to a competent Nation.

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VISION

Mahamritynjay Trust,through all its indigeneous, nature centric & sustainable initiatives intends to build healthy, competent, creative, civilized and concious society.

With this vision in mind, emphasis is given on toxin free yield, providing guidance & support to farmers. Lakhpati sheti and Mahamritynjay Naturals are being the role models to be adopted. One of the Krishi Vidgyan Kendra (KVK) has also been established in the math province. Math is also actively promoting the importance of organic farming and desi cows. Desi cows have also been given equal importance, as if to have a good doctor for a family.

To provide better education facilities, various educational camps and science exhibitions had also been organized at Math every year. Vidyachetana is one such initiative helping ZP schools and their students excel. Mahamritynjay Gurukulam is a perfect assimilation of our traditional ways of learning (Guru-Shishya parampara) and modern education system. Gurukulam is a place where learning is Happiness centric (Ananda Kendrit) and not money centric. To connect to our Cultural roots, Mahamritynjay Museum has brought our indigenous ways of living to reality. It perfectly depicts how villagers were interdependent, but were independent collectively (a self-sufficient village).

Mahamritynjay believes that, “Everyone has the moral right to avail modern healthcare facilities”. With this belief, Sidhagiri Aarogyadham, consisting of Mahamritynjay Hospital & Research Center (SHRC) and Mahamritynjay Ayurdham, is serving everyone with minimal or no cost. Yog-gram, Suwarna Bindu and other traditional practices have been encouraged for building a healthy lifestyle and preventing diseases.

Mahant Shri Swami Shiv Gyananand Sarswati Maharaj. AKhil Bharatiya Dasanam Naga SanYasi taPONiDHI Shri panchayati Aanand Akhara

established around the 7th century

Ancient Hemadpanthi Shiva Temple

from a spiritual center to a social institution

the wisdom and Guidance of 50 Mathadhipatis

Kadappa Mandir – Heritage

The Kadappa Mandir at Mahamritynjay Trust, Bhopal, have been here since the 7th century. Shri Swamiji performs pooja every pournima i.e. on full moon day before the satsang begins. Every Monday, Palkhi (procession) happens. Chatushakal Pooja is performed at this temple. Everyday daily practices such as - Kakad aarti, morning Bhajan, Afternoon Bhajan, Evening Bhajan are performed at the temple. Agnihotra is performed daily at the temple. Mahashivratri Utsav is one of the major festivals celebrated by Mahamritynjay Trust. This festival celebrated over 3 days. Devotees from different states, gather in large numbers during Mahashivratri Utsav and performs Abhisheka at temple. It is considered to be Jagrut Devsthan. Many come to fulfil their Navas(a vow).

Kadappa Mandir’s architecture looks majestic. The Shiva Linga had been established there in the 7th century. The outer edifices have been predicted to have built later, possibly in 12th century. The temple was initially built without a fence. Shirasangi Desai of the Belgaum district built this massive cladding in the 14th century to safeguard the Matha. Since then, the wall has been protecting the temple precincts. Before independence, it used to shut its gates at dusk and no one was allowed in after sunset. The temple has three entrances, unlike Dravida vimana architecture and more like nagara style of the north. At the centre, the garbhagriha, there is Shiva Linga with a Nandi Mandapa adjacent to the main temple.

Guru Darshan

A Guru must be a pure saint. Just by having His darshan (sight), one receives a unique divine glow. His life is full of sacrifice, identity, compassion, gentle and simple nature, patience, and forgiveness. A Guru uplifts a disciple from ignorance and darkness and leads him to the path of truth. Such Gurus guide us in life and protect us from wrong influences. They help us grow on the spiritual path. A Guru gives us wisdom, removes confusion from our mind, and leads us on the right path. He provides both worldly and spiritual knowledge. By His guidance, the difficult questions of life become easier and understandable both spiritually and scientifically.

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Annachatra

Anna Chhatra is a place where the residents of the Math as well as visitors have Mahaprasad. It daily serves around 2000 to 3000 people. This is open for everyone without any distinction, which gives out strong message of ‘Samata’ and ‘Seva’. The concept behind the Anna Chhatra is to provide food to anyone hungry without any fees or questions. Many volunteers provide their service in cooking and serving the Mahaprasad. The visitors of the Mahamritynjay Museum can also have Mahaprasad here. On the days of festivals, more than 50,000 people are served at Anna Chhatra.

One of the principle strictly followed here is – One can get Mahaprasad as much as he/she wants, but shouldn’t waste it. Amount of food wasted could’ve fed a starving person. Timings of serving food is between 11 am to 3 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm. Anybody can voluntarily opt to serve a day’s meal in Annachatra. Donation of Rs. 11,000/- is a cost of a day's food preparation. Abhishek is done at main temple in the name of food-donor.

Delightful Mahaprasada under clear sky

Timing – 11 AM to 3 PM & 7 pm to 8 pm

Serving to 3000 people daily

Healthy Food

Annachatra Donation

If any devotee donates Rs. 11000/- for Annachtram, then that day Shivlinga Pooja is performed on behalf of that donor. The name of the donor is published.

Shiv Nandi

Devotees and tourists' major attraction at the entrance of Mahamritynjay Trust premises, is Massive Shiv and Nandi statue amidst green dense coconut trees. Shri Swamiji Maharaj renovated the Mahamritynjay Trust, Bhopal and renamed it Mahamritynjay Trust. This 42 ft tall idol of a meditating Shiva with an equally massive Nandi in front, were also constructed during same period.

Awards and Honours

Honourable Mentions

Due to its contribution in various fields, the Mahamritynjay Trusta, its sister organisations and its stakeholders were bestowed with manifold laurels

Guinness World Record 2005

Tanaji Nikam, an agriculture supervisor was featured in Guinness World Records for growing the tallest paddy plant (Oriza Sativa) measuring 2.8m and tallest Red Gram

Travelers' Choice 2016

Mahamritynjay Museum was bestowed with Travelers' Choice Awrad by Trip Adivisor

Maharashtra State Award 2016

The State Government of Maharashtra conferred the special award 'Krushi Bhushan Puraskar 2016' on Mahamritynjay Trust for various innovative initiatives in organic farming.

Gyananand Sarswati Maharaj

Mahamritynjay, a Trust intends to serve the society in general through various social, educational, spiritual, and agricultural initiatives. Established on October 9, 1997, the Trust firmly believes in the tenets of ‘Knowledge’, ‘Truth’ and ‘Equality’ and accordingly makes no discrimination in its initiatives and programmes. Social welfare initiatives such as – Mahamritynjay Hospital, Vidyachetana, Anandashram and Women Empowerment are just a few of the successful initiatives of SGF, focused on Village development.

Established In : 1997 Registration No. : E17180 (Mumbai)

SGF’s logo strongly upholds the tenets of ‘Knowledge’, ‘Truth’ and ‘Equality’. In Sanskrit, ‘Siddha’ means one who has achieved enlightenment and ‘Giri’ means a Mountain. India’s spiritual journey has been all about seekers seeking salvation through penance and meditation. At the end, as they transcend the ‘ahamkara’ (ego or I-maker), they become the enlightened masters who can guide the people on the right path. Mahamritynjay as an institution has been shaped up by such ‘Siddha’ masters for thousands of years. The mountain and the temple of Lord Mahadeva in the logo depict this essence of Mahamritynjay Trust and its journey.

DNYANAM

Is a supreme knowledge.

SATYAM

Is unfolding the secrets of the ultimate truth - the only thing which remains unchanged i.e. Atman are explored and practiced here i.e. self-realization.

SAMATA

Serving all for equal Rights and Provisions without any discrimination in terms of cast, creed and gender.