How To Visit Dhyanalinga Temple

Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore Dhyanalinga Darshan Tips

This post aimed at sharing information like how to visit Dhyanalinga temple, What is Dhyanalinga, Dhyanalinga visiting hours, darshan tips and dos and don’ts. Anyone wishing to visit Dhyanalinga temple read this post to get a complete idea about this place. It is very important to understand the significance of this divine space so that you can experience this space rather than just taking darshan.

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What Is Dhyanalinga?

What Is Dhyanalinga?

Shri Sadguru has consecrated a powerful energy form at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore and it is known as the Dhyanalinga Temple. At the Isha Yoga Center, there are 2 consecrated Teertha Kundas, Chandrakunda for ladies and Suryakund for gents. First, a devotee should take a dip in this Kunda for at least 5 minutes. After taking a deep in the holy water, visit Shri Linga Bhairavi Temple, do offerings, sit for a while and then visit the Dhyanalinga Temple. Dhyanalinga is a powerful energy form which is a huge Shiva Linga. It is a powerful energy form designed by Shri Sadguru especially to make devotees meditative. Dhyanalinga is a Live Guru, and devotees get an opportunity to meditate in the presence of a Live Guru. This helps the spiritual seeker in a great way. Dhyanalinga is open to all, people from all religions can visit this temple and be meditative. It is a profound meditative space where a devotee does not require any ritual, prayer or worship. Inside the Dhyanalinga Dome, just sit on the floor, close your eyes and meditate for at least 15 minutes. Take part in the Nada Aradhana, which is a musical offering to the Dhyanalinga. It is offered twice a day during morning and evening sandhya kalas. A spiritual seeker should make use of this meditative space and experience the way this energy form connects with your life energy. So anyone who visits the famous Adiyogi statue, take more time and do visit the Dhyanalinga Temple. Take Dhyanalinga darshan, do offerings and be meditative naturally. Dhyanalinga Temple is Shri Sadguru’s blessing to this world. Thanks for everything Shri Sadguru.

Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore Dhyanalinga Location

Dhyanalinga temple is situated on the premises of the Isha Yoga Center. Isha Yoga Center is located at the holy Velliangiri foothills, Ishana vihar post, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, Pin 641114. Isha Yoga Center is situated 30 km west of Coimbatore. Coimbatore city is well connected by air, rail and road. There are regular direct buses operating from Coimbatore city to the Isha Yoga Center. Private taxis and auto rickshaws also operate from the nearest Coimbatore junction railway station, Coimbatore International Airport and Coimbatore bus stand. During my first visit to the Dhyanaliga temple, it took my private taxi approximately one hour to reach there from the Coimbatore international airport. From the famous Adiyogi Statue you can take a walk to this temple, you will have to walk for around 30 minutes.

Dhyanalinga Temple Visiting Hours

Isha Yoga Center Coimbatore Dhyanalinga Temple is open every day from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Entry into the Dhyanalinga temple is free for all. Isha Yoga Center has a main entrance called Sarpa Vasal gate. You need to take a walk for around 10 minutes to reach this temple. Inside the Isha Yoga Center first, you will see Isha Shoppee stores on the roadsides. Then there is a South Indian veg restaurant and next is Surya Kunda. In front of the Surya Kunda building, there is an open area. In this open area, you will see a big Nandi statue sitting in front of the Dhyanalinga Temple entry door. Direct entry through the Dhyanlinga entry gate is not allowed. Devotees are not allowed to carry mobiles, handbags and other belongings into the Dhynanalinga dome. There is a cloakroom where you can keep your belongings safe before you enter the Dhyanalinga dome.

How To Take Dhyanalinga Darshan

Dhyanalinga dome is a profound sadhana space. It is specially designed and consecrated by Shri Sadguru to help devotees to become meditative. That is why it is named ‘Dhyana’ (which means meditation) and ‘Linga’ (which means energy form). Becoming sensitive and receptive to the divine space is the first step to becoming meditative. So to become meditative and to experience a connection with its divine energies please follow the steps which are as follows.

Chandra Kunda And Surya Kunda

First, take a deep in the Kunda for at least 5 minutes. On the Isha Yoga Center premises, there is one Kunda specially designed for ladies, which is known as Chandra Kunda. There is Surya Kunda which is specially consecrated for gents. Make use of these holy water bodies to balance your energy system and become more receptive to the Dhyanalinga’s grace. Entry fees to Chandra Kunda and Surya Kunda are around Rs.20/- per person. From the Sarpa Vasal main entrance, within a walking distance of 5 minutes, the first place you will see is the big Surya Kunda building. Chandra Kunda is located near the Shri Linga Bhairavi Devi Temple area.

Nandi And Shri Linga Bhairavi Devi Temple

Take the darshan of the Nandi statue first. Then follow Isha Volunteer’s instructions. Through the left-hand side corridor, take a walk and visit Shri Linga Bhairavi Devi Temple. Take the experience of the exuberant devi darshan. You do offerings at the Devi temple and sit there for a while, surrender yourself to the Divine space and receive her grace.

Next to Shri Linga Bhairavi Temple, you will see, the Linga Bhairavi office. Next to this office, there is Sadhana hall 1 and Sadhana hall 2. Next, you will see the gent’s washroom. Next to this, there is the Chandra Kunda for ladies. Outside the Chandra Kunda, there is a washroom area for ladies. Next, there is a cloakroom, where visitors have to deposit their belongings before entering the Dhayanlinga dome.

Dhyanalinga Orientation Area

Follow Volunteer’s instructions, just climb the steps in front of you and sit for a few minutes on the floor to receive the Dhyanalinga darshan orientation. This orientation is offered through recorded audio. This orientation audio is in English and Tamil language. This orientation audio will explain about the Dhyanalinga and how you have to be inside the Dhyanalinga dome.

Dhyanalinga Offerings

Next to this Orientation area is a stall where you can buy Dhyanlinga offerings. If you wish to offer these things you can pay for it. If you do not wish to offer anything that is also all right. The information regarding offerings is as follows –

Dhoop Diya And Shri Guru Patanjali Murti

On the offering stall, you will get Dhoop diya and its price is around Rs.40/-. This dhoop diya is offered to Shri Guru Patanjali’s statue which is inside the Parikrama area. This diya is made of mud and inside there is a dhoop, volunteer will burn the dhoop and will give it to you. When you reach the Shri Guru Patanjli’s statue, offer Dhoop diya on the plate which is kept in front of the statue. Leave the dhoop diya there and move forward.

Lotus Flowers And Jalaseema

On the offering stall, devotees will get fresh lotus flowers and their price is around Rs.10/- each. Lotus flowers are offered to the Dhyanalinga. There is a special place where you have to offer these lotuses. The Dhyanalinga is surrounded by water from all sides. This is known as Jalaseema. Lotus flowers are offered in this water. Devotees have to offer lotus flowers carefully in this Jalaseema. Devotees are not allowed to touch this water. It is not Tirtha which you can drink or carry with you. Just offer Lotus flowers and stay away from the Jalaseema. Special care should be taken if devotees have kids with them. Keep children away from this Jalaseema. Lotus flowers stay fresh in this water and it enhances the overall beauty of the powerful space. The Lotus flower is a medium through which a devotee surrenders oneself to the divine and becomes available to grace.

Lingajyoti And Dhyanalinga

You will get readymade diya which you can offer to the Dhyanalinga. This diya is called a Lingajyoti and its price is around Rs.100/- each. This Lingajyoti is specially designed by Shri Sadguru. It is a consecrated diya which is offered to the Dhyanlinga. The Lingajyoti is made of copper plate and a diya is fixed on it. That Diya is surrounded by a coiled copper serpent. Diya has a cotton wick and is filled with oil. There are certain rules which have to be followed while offering a Lingajyoti. One devotee, one Lingajyoti is to be offered. The devotee who will offer this Lingajyoti, only that person should light its Jyoti. Inside the Parikrama area near the middle Panel, matchboxes and camphor powder are kept on the table. A devotee should make use of these things and light its Jyoti before entering the Dhyanalinga Dome. Inside the Dhyanalinga dome, a devotee should do at least 3 parikramas of the Dhyanalinga holding the Lingajyoti in their hands. After 3 parikrama devotees should keep Lingajyoti down on the floor according to the Volunteer’s instructions. You are not allowed to take this Lingajyoti with you. If you wish for a consecrated Lingajyoti for your sadhana space, it is available at the Ishalife Shoppe.

Personal Offerings

A devotee is allowed to do offerings according to one’s wish. In front of the Dhyanalinga, one huge Urli is kept. A devotee can place offerings in this Urli. A devotee can offer flowers, fruits and sweets to the Dhayanalinga.

Maala For the Dhyanalinga

A devotee can offer Maala to the Dhyanalinga. A fresh and large Maala is offered to the Dhyanalinga every day. A devotee can donate money for this Maala. The donation for one Maala is around Rs.2500/-. A devotee cannot offer this Maala directly to the Dhyanalinga. You just have to donate money. Swamis before Gurupooja offer fresh maala to the Dhynalinga every day. A devotee can choose to offer maala on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, festivals or any other auspicious occasion. To donate money to Maala offering you have to register for it. This registration is done at the Linga Bhairavi Devi office. During my first visit to the Isha Yoga Center in May 2022, I registered for a Maala offering. I wished to offer a Maala on my birthday which is on the 29th of May. In the Linga Bhairavi Devi office, I registered for the Maala offering by making an online payment of Rs.2500/-. I received a registration confirmation through an email. I received a receipt for the same amount. I did registration for this slot well in advance. It is an intense feeling, my birthday and Dhyanalinga is wearing Maala offered by me, it’s a special feeling, a blissful feeling. I feel that It is one of the best things to do on a birthday. Devotees can divide the amount of Rs.2500/- within themselves and offer one Maala to the Dhyanlinga.

Dhyanalinga Vastram

A devotee can offer silk or cotton vastram to the Dhyanalinga. New Vastram is offered to the Dhyanalinga Every day by the Swamis or Maas. A devotee can donate money for this Vastram. This sacred cloth is wrapped around Dhyanalinga. A devotee can also take this Vastram back home. This sacred and consecrated Dhyanalinga vastram can be kept in the sadhana space or in the pooja room. It is a powerful way to bring Dhyanaling’s grace into a personal space. This energised vastram will transform the atmosphere of the personal sadhana’s space which will assist in one’s spiritual progress.

Milk and Jala Offering On Poornima And Amavasya

A devotee can offer a small Kalash of Milk or water on every Poornima and Amavasya on to the Dhyanaliga. Milk offering is allowed from 6 am to 12.30 pm. Jala’s offering starts from 12.30 pm to 8 pm. This milk or jala offering experience is special because a devotee is allowed to offer it directly on top of the Dhyanalinga. Yes, a devotee can directly touch the Dhyanalinga and connect with it during this offering. It is a one-of-a-kind experience. If you are planning to visit the Dhyanalinga temple, plan it during the Poornima or Amavasya.

Pancha Bhuta Kriya Offering On Shivaratris

Pancha Bhuta Kriya is offered to the Dhyanalinga on monthly Shivaratris between 5:40 pm to 6.20 pm. This kriya helps to clear and balance the five elements in the body. A devotee can participate in this offering by doing prior registrations after paying program fees. In this in-person offering, you get the privilege of experiencing the live Pacha bhuta shuddhi process offered to the Dhyanalinga. The participants will learn a simple yogic practice called Pacha Bhuta Kriya. It balances five elements within the body and enhances your receptivity. It helps to be more receptive to the Dhyanaling’s grace. The Pancha Bhuta Kriya program is also available online. I do not have this in-person experience. But I did this program online. I participated online in the ‘Isha Pancha Bhuta Kriya In the Grace Of Yoga Online Program With Shri Sadguru on the Mahashivratri‘ which was on the month of March 2022. It was a unique and powerful experience. I participated in the Pacha Bhuta Kriya online. A detailed review of this online program is already published on this Blog. I will provide a direct link to that post down. Do read it. On the Mahashivratri 2022, during the live streaming of this Pacha Bhuta Kriya which was offered to the Dhyanalinga magic happened. During the Bhumi Mangalam, Udak Mangalam chant, which I heard for the first time because of this program, I received sweet energy shocks on my crown chakra. It was a divine experience for me, which I had sitting at home. It was my first connection with the Dhyanalinga, it was my connection with Shri Sadguru. It is an intense experience, very very special, very very blissful. If the online experience is so powerful, just imagine the in-person experience will be deep and powerful. During my second visit, I wish to participate in the Pacha bhuta Kriya in-person program. let’s see.

Naad Aradhana Timings

Naad Aradhana is an musical offering to the Dhyanalinga. This process helps to manage energy flow around the Dhyanalinga. Naad Aradhana is offered twice a day, during morning and eveing sandhya kaalas. First Naad Aradhana starts at 11.45 am and ends by 12.10 pm. It is a 25 minutes musical offering. Evening Naad Aradhana starts at 5.45 pm and ends at 6.10 pm. Devotees will have to sit for a duration of 30 minutes during Naad Aradhana. Naad Aradhana starts with singing bowls followed by main musical performance and ends with the Pakhawaj performance. It is an incredible expereince everyone should witness this.

How To Take Darshan Inside The Parikrama Area

In the Orientation area, devotees need to sit for 15 minutes. This is because, after 8 am, devotees are sent inside in batches. Each batch gets 15 minutes of time to meditate. From 8 am to 6 pm, Swamis or Maas follow 15 minutes bell system. When the new batch of devotees enter the dome, they are instructed to sit quietly and meditate for 15 minutes. This 15-minute meditation for every batch starts with a bell and ends with a bell. There is no bell system From 6 am to 8 am and from 5:45 pm to 8 pm. During this time, sitting for meditation is not compulsory, devotees can just take darshan and leave.

Tips – During the Dhynalinga darshan and meditation, it is compulsory to maintain complete silence. Even kids have to be silent inside these areas. The parent should hold the hands of their kids inside these areas. Right from the entry up to the last exit point, kids should be under their parent’s control. Do not carry crying babies inside the Dhyanalinga dome. Especially inside the Dhyanalinga Dome, kids also have to maintain complete silence and they too will have to sit for 15 minutes with patience. This discipline is important so that everyone inside the Dome can have an undisturbed meditation experience. Photography and videography is not aloowed inside Isha yoga Center.

Pillar In The Outer Parikrama Area

After orientation, interested devotees can buy offerings from the nearby stall. Start moving forward with your batch. First, there is a Sarva Dharma Pillar standing tall. All the religious symbols are carved on that pillar. A devotee should start their parikrama from this pillar.

Specially Designed Three Steps

Continue walking from the left side of the pillar and stand in front of the main door. You will see 3 steps which are tall and specially designed by Shri Sadguru. These steps surface has a marbles type design. Its height is not normal, these steps are designed in this way because to climb these steps a devotee will have to put extra pressure on their feet to step up. The marbled design will activate energy points through the feet. This process will help the Devotee to enhance their receptivity to receive Dhaynalinga’s grace. Climb these steps by putting pressure on your feet. The devotees who have mobility issues, can make use of additional small steps on the left side and easily climb up to the Parikrama Area.

Shri Guru Patanjali Murti

After climbing 3 steps, on the left side, there is Shri Guru Patanjali’s Murti. The Dhoop diya has to be offered in front of this Murti. It is a way of expressing your gratitude. Place dhoop diya into the plate kept in front of the Murthi. Move forward.

Three Yogi Panels On The Left Side Of the Parikrama Area

There are 3 Yogi Panels on the left side of the wall. Devotes are not allowed to touch these panels. They can pay gratitude from a distance. In this area, matchbox and camphor will be kept on a table. Use it to light Lingajyoti and be ready to enter the Dhyanalinga dome. During rush hours, devotees may have to sit here for a while to maintain discipline.

Yogi Murthi On The Floor, On The Dhyanalinga Dome Entrance

On the Dhyanalinga Dome entry, there is a yogi statue lying on the floor. Devotees are not allowed to touch this statue. Keep a safe distance and enter inside the Dome. This yogi statue symbolizes a devotee who has completely surrendered towards the Dhyanalinga. Inside the dhyanalinga dome, before taking the exit, a devotee can offer sashtaang namaskar to the Dhyanalinga. Do these only if the Dome is not crowded and there is enough space to do it. Be careful that other devotees should not be disturbed.

Left Side Entry Inside The Dhyanalinga Dome

All devotees will be sent inside the dome from the left side. Swamis or Maas along with Linga Seva Volunteers will manage this process. Do not make noise, be in complete silence. Step inside the Dome and take Dhyanalinga darshan. Follow instructions of the Volunteers, respect their efforts and cooperate with them to maintain complete silence in these areas.

Right Side Exit from the Dhyanalinga Dome

After Meditation, take the exit from the right side of the same entry door. Follow lines and maintain silence. Do not touch or cross over the Yogi statue lying on the floor. Keep a safe distance and take the exit on the right side of the Parikrama Area. Vibhuti is kept in this area. Devotees can apply this sacred Vibhuti on their chakras and rudrakshas. It is not allowed to carry Vibhuti from this place. Energised Vibhuti is available at the Ishalife Shoppe.

Three Yogi Panels On The Right Side Of the Parikrama Area

There are 3 yogi panels on the right side too. Keep a safe distance and do not touch these sacred panels. Express gratitude from a safe distance and move forward.

Vanashri Shrine

At the end of the right side of the Parikrama area, there is the Shri Vanashri shrine. This is a consecrated space which symbolizes feminine divine energy. No one is allowed to touch this space. Only Swamis and Maas offer puja at the Vanashri shrine. Offer gratitude towards devi from a safe distance and move forward.

Final Exit From The Right Side Of The Three Steps

Take the exit from this right side, go down using 3 steps and complete the parikrama by taking a final exit from the right side of the Pillar. Use the Main gate to take the exit and you will see the Nandi statue sitting in front.

Tips – There is a huge Tamarind tree on the right side of the Nandi statue. You will see lots of tamarinds which are fallen on the ground. Do not eat this Tamarind or carry it with you. Do not stand or sit below this tree. If you are curious, talk to the Volunteer and clear your doubts.

How To Meditate Inside The Dhyanalinga Dome

Take entry from the left side following the devotees line. Do not push each other or make noise. Enter Dhyanalinga Dome maintaing complete silence. Follow Volunteers guidance. Inside you will see the Dhyanalinga. On the floor, around the Dhyanalinga there is Jalaseema. Empty space around the dhyanalinga is used to sit and meditate. In to the Dome walls, there are small caves like empty spaces. They are used to sit for meditate for longer duration. Anyone can make use of this caves. Everyone sits on the floor for darshan or for the meditation. Devotees who have mobility issues, who are unable to sit down on the floor, can make use of tables kept near the Dome walls.

Offer lotus flowers inside Jalaseema. Do not touch the water. Do not climb on the Jalaseema. Just slide lotus into the water and move aside. With the Lingajyoti in hand, complete at least 3 parikramas of the Dhyanalinga. Keep lingajyoti on the floor, near Jalaseema area, according to the Volunteer instructions. If space is available do Sashtaang pranam and surrender yourself to the living guru. Sit on the floor, in the Ardh-siddhasana, take darshan of the Dhyanalinga for few minutes. After that close eyes and meditate for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes bell will ring. Get up queitly, follow line, complete parikraam from the right side. Stand in front of the Dhyanalinga, apply vibhuti on chakras and rudrakshas. Take exit from the right side of the same door.

Tips – Any devotee who wishes to meditate for a longer duration, is allowed to sit for more than 15 minutes. If you wish to stay for a long time, sit near the walls or inside the cave. Ladies and girls wearing bangles and anklets, see that you keep the chan-chan sound to the minimum. Kids will have to maintain complete silence inside the Dome. Do not carry handbags, mobile inside the Dome.

Extra Door On The Rightside Of The Dhyanalinga Dome

Devotees who have severe mobility issues, who are on the wheelchair can make use of this extra door. It is on the right side of the Dome. Wheelchair can be broguht easily from the outer parikrama area towards this small door.The height of this door is on the lower level. You need to bend a little to take entry. Entry through this door needs to be taken carefully. There is a chance of your head hitting the top roof. Wheel chair can be braught only upto the door entrance. Wheel chair cannot be taken inside the dome. The devotee who is sitting on the Wheelchair, will have to walk through the small door to get inside the dome. Use tables to sit and take darshan and meditate peacefully.

Tips – The devotee who is using a wheelchair but can walk a little distance and can bend a little and can manage their weight, should make use of this small entrance. Care takers are advised to inform the Linga Seva volunteers first and follow their instructions to assist the disabled devotee into the Dome area. During my Linga Seva, I remember that, I helped a patient who was using a wheelchair, to enter the Dome using this small door. That devotee was so happy that despite of his health isuue, he got the darshan of the Dhyanalinga.

I hope that I have covered most of the questions related to the Dhynaling darshan. I learnt this at the time of my first visit. I did Linga Seva at the Dhyanalinga Temple. If I was aware of all the above information, during my first visit then I would have attended every day with little more awareness. Isha Yoga Center has lot to offer for those interested in the spiritual progress. I am still learning about this space. I have shared above information after taking personal expereince. I wish that this post will help devotees to visit Dhaynalinga temple more consciously. Dhyanlinga Temple is a doorway to Liberation. May every devotee aware or unaware of the spiritual significanceo of this profound space, will benefit because of its divine grace.

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Thanks for everything Shri Sadguru

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