Inauguration of Shri Swamiji Statue and Shivalingham at Devarayasamudram Ashram grounds
31st May 2026
In the land alongside the Shri Shivabalayogi Ashram, Devarayasamudra lies a naturally occurring rock which has the cylindrical form of a Shiva Lingam. At the end of May, it was consecrated as a Shiva Lingam by Shri Babaji and, with Lord Shiva being the Divine Guru of Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj, a statue of Swamiji was commissioned and installed at its base.
An impromptu mini retreat and Parents Aradhana
During this period, a group of devotees visited the ashram from Malaysia and also Bangalore and other parts of India. Shri Babaji organized an impromptu mini retreat for the group so that they could enjoy the full benefit of the ashram.
The program started off with the morning puja at 7.30am, followed by chanting and puja in the hall and the temple. Breakfast followed and then voluntary seva time. The first meditation of the morning began at 10.45am for an hour, followed by a short break and then a 1-hour question and answer session conducted by Shri Babaji, along with Ma Ambaji. Lunch followed at 1pm and a rest break in the afternoon. A meditation session was held at 4.30pm to 5.30pm, tea break then an informal question and a session again in the evening. The schedule was concluded with Aarthi at 7pm and then dinner.
This mini retreat gave the participants a structured and focused environment where they could practice meditation and seek spiritual guidance from Shri Babaji. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Aradhana prayers were held for Shri Swamiji's Holy Mother, Parvathamma, and Shri Babaji's Parents, Shri Shankara and Shri Sharada during this period.
