Nestled
between the beautiful synthesis of two mountains at Dabholi this place of great
sanctity is associated with renowned Sringeri peeth (main religious place) of
Karnataka, which is one of the four Peethas established by Adi Shankaracharya
in India. Peethas played very important role in continuing vadic traditions in
India and abroad.
Tradition
in Sansthan
The
system formed by the Sankara and his peethas within the Brahman order seems to
be largely continued by Sansthan Ashram. Shri Purnanand Swami was the
teacher and the founder of the Ashram and since then 275 years history of
Ashram a succession of teachers each initiated by his presecessor, carry on the
spiritual tradition of the great Sankara unbroken, Presently Shri Purnanand
Swami is a spiritual leader of the Ashram. The main annual festival is
held in the month of April. Besides this other programmes conducted by
Ashram authorities are Ved Pathshala (a academy where Vedas are recited)
Goshala (a cowpen), Anna Santarpana (food facility for devotees) and various
other rituals are also performed.
Accommodation :
Hotels are available near vengurla.
Hotels are available near vengurla.
Getting There :
6Km away from Vengurla.
6Km away from Vengurla.
·
By Air : Dabolim, goa is nearest airport.
·
By Rail : Sawantwadi is nearest railway station.
·
By Road : Mumbai to Vengurla is 499 km. Pune Vengurla Distance - 397 kms.
Places to see nearby :
Shiroda - Aaravali , Redi Ganesh
Temple , Shri Mauli Temple of Redi , vengurla beach ,Swayambhu Mahadev Temple
at Redi.