Chandravana Ashrama, peacefully perched on the western bank of the sacred Cauvery River near Paschima Vaahini in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, is a living center of devotion, learning and service. Founded and guided by Dr. Sri Sri Trinetra Mahanta Shivayogi Swamiji, the Ashrama blends simple monastic life with active spiritual outreach, drawing pilgrims, students and visitors who seek silence, ritual worship and riverfront meditation.
Sacred Heritage
Sri Kashi Chandramouleshwara Temple & Navagraha Vana
At the heart of the Ashrama stands the Sri Kashi Chandramouleshwara temple, a divine abode of Lord Shiva radiating spiritual energy on the banks of the Cauvery. Alongside it, the specially established Navagraha Vana offers devotees a sacred space to seek the blessings of the nine celestial bodies amid quiet, natural surroundings.
Rituals & Festivals
Devotion Expressed Through Ritual
Traditional abhishekams and homas are performed with deep devotion through the year, while festivals such as Beladingala Deepaarathi and Navaratri draw pilgrims for riverfront worship. Regular discourses and Vedic learning classes keep the Ashrama a living center of both devotion and cultural transmission.
Life at the Ashrama
Devotion, Learning and Service
Discourses & Vedic Classes
Regular spiritual discourses and Vedic learning sessions guided by Swamiji.
Riverfront Meditation
Silent meditation and yoga along the banks of the Cauvery at Paschima Vaahini.
Annadana
Free meals served daily to pilgrims, visitors and devotees of all backgrounds.
Goshala
A resident goshala where visitors can care for and feed the cows.
Festivals & Cultural Events
Beladingala Deepaarathi, Navaratri and seasonal observances celebrated with devotion.
Seva & Spiritual Practice
Opportunities for selfless service alongside ritual worship and personal sadhana.
Under the leadership of Dr. Trinetra Swamiji, the Ashrama has also engaged with the wider public through cultural events, yoga demonstrations and national-level initiatives that have brought recognition beyond Karnataka. Chandravana continues to welcome people of all backgrounds to experience its blend of nature, ritual and learning — a living reminder of the Cauvery's spiritual heritage.
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