Anand Niketan Trust · Pune · Since 1962
True Knowledge Alone Liberates
— Vishnu Puraan
A peaceful ashram in Lulla Nagar, Pune, sharing the teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti through satsang, chanting, meditation and service.
Welcome to Jyoti Ashram
Welcome to Jyoti Ashram. The Ashram is spread over 1.5 acres of land in Lulla Nagar area of Pune. It was established in the year 1962 under ‘Anand Niketan Trust’. The main objectives of the Trust are promoting the thoughts and teachings of Swami Amar Jyoti and help the spiritual aspirants to reach the ultimate goal of self-realization. When the Ashram was established, it was located in a very quiet area, little outside Pune city. But now, due to the steady growth of the city, it has become a residential locality.
Visit the Ashram
Everyone is welcome. Please let us know before you come.
Visiting hours
10:00 am – 12:30 pm and 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Chanting & satsang
Thursdays and Sundays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm, followed by aarti
Through the year
All major festivals of the Hindu calendar are celebrated with chanting, bhajans, satsang and preeti bhojan, just as when Gurudev was present.
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May
Gurudev's birthday
Two days after Buddha Purnima
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13 June
Gurudev's punyatithi
Abhishek of Gurudev's marble statue with milk, honey and water, with chanting of mantras
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July
Guru Purnima
One of the three most important days of the year for devotees
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January & July
Adhyatma Samagam
Three days of meditation from 5:45 am, bhajans, satsang, aarti and Vedic havan
Also celebrated: Makar Sankranti, Mahashivratri, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Dussehra and Diwali.
Teachings & offerings
“Just be a quiet witness. Your mind will gradually relax. This is the starting point of meditation.”
Swami Amar Jyoti
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