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
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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