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Adiyogi Shiva Originator of Yoga

 


Adiyogi Shiva is a 112 ft statue inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister and Sadhguru. Largest and tallest face in the world, Adiyogi Shiva statue is a 34 mtrs( 112 feet) high, 45 mtrs(147 feet) long and 25 mtrs(82 feet) wide steel statue of Hindu dharma diety Shiva at Coimbatore. The statue is designed by Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev) and weighs around 500 tonnes. It is shiny black in colour and exhibits Moksha  theme in yogic culture and is one of the top most tourist attractions in Coimbatore. A linga called ‘Yogeshwar Linga’ is was consecrated and is placed in front of the statue.

Adiyogi refers to the ‘first yogi’ or Shiva as the originator of yoga. Yoga was established to inspire people towards inner well being through yoga by Adiyogi  who transmitted the science of ‘yoga’  to his seven disciples, the Saptrishis . Shiva expounded 112 ways through which human beings can transcend their limitations and reach their ultimate potential.

                     


                                                                                                 Chakras  Source Wikipedia

Located at the Dhyanalinga Complex, Isha Yoga Centre, Ishana Vihar Post, Velliangiri Foothills, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,  its height of 112 feet symbolizes the 112 possibilities to attain Moksha ( liberation) that are mentioned in yogic culture and also the 112 chakras(chakras are various focal points used in a variety of ancient meditation practices or the inner traditions of Hinduism.

It is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the ‘largest bust sculpture’ in the world and has also been included in the official ‘Incredible India’ campaign by the Indian Ministry of Tourism. It is also the venue of a Light & Sound show on Shiva, as a Yogi.

Must Do Things : 

1.Isha Yoga Programs :

I      Isha Yoga Programs and Isha Rejuvenation Retreats are offered all year at the Isha Yoga Center. Come for 3 days and experience the Inner Engineering Retreat. This monthly residential program offers many possibilities for inner growth and exploration. There's also Hata yoga, Shoonya Meditations or more advanced programs like Bhava Spanhana and Samyama. Just check the schedule for all classes offered at the center.

 

2.          Aum Meditation :

Aumkar Diksha is an opportunity for visitors to the Dhyanalinga to be initiated into the timeless Aum meditation. This simple meditation when practiced can help strengthen one’s physical and mental constitution and bring about tremendous balance and well-being.


From 12.30 to 1.00 daily at the Center

 

3.       Adiyogi Pradakshina

Pradakshina is the process of circumambulating a powerful energy source in a clockwise direction to imbibe its energy. “Adiyogi Pradakshina“, a 3.2 km walk from Yogeshwar Linga and starts by offering water over it after chanting 3 cycles of “Yoga Yoga Yogeshwaraya” in front of Adiyogi.  The gents then walk barefoot to Suryakund, where they pour a pot of water from the Suryakund on top of their head. Throughout the Pradakshina, chant “Yoga Yoga Yogeshwaraya”

How to get there :

Isha Yoga Center is situated 30 km west of Coimbatore at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains. Coimbatore, an industrial city is well connected by Air, Rail & Road.

Air: There are regular flights from Coimbatore to Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.

Train: Train services are available from all major cities in India.

Road: One can travel by public transport or can take a state transport bus from Gandhipuram, which sends out a bus every 45 minutes to the gate of the complex. Regular Taxi services are also available from Coimbatore to the Complex.

From the Dhyanlinga Temple, you can walk to the sculpture which is a 7 minutes short walk. However if you are not willing to walk, there are modified bullock carts and open rickshaw  facilities available which ferry you to Adiyogi.

The best option is always a private vehicle as the distance from Bangalore to Adiyogi is 365 km. As it may take 34 hours at the Isha Centre, it is better to plan a one-night stay at the Isha Center only, they have a good facility there.

It is suggested that one should avoid Amavasya and Purnima days as the place gets really crowded because of the Velliagiri Shiva Temple.

Fees: No Entry Fee

Timings: Open all days 6.00 Am to 8.00 but due to Corona restrictions Dhyanalinga premises are open daily from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM and closed on every Shivratri (the day before the new moon).

Laser Show Timings: Sat and Sundays, Amavasya, Poornima days at 8:00 pm.

Dedicated to my Shiv Bhakt friends....

Inputs & pics from Google, Wikipedia& isha.sadhguru.org

 

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Disclaimer: This article is just for information sake and in no way is a political or social influencer and does not intend to influence any election or other matters.

 

 

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