Jagadeeshwara Mandir - Powai, Mumbai
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Name Board at the entrance of the Mandir.
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Entrance of Jagadeeshwara Mandir.
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The rooftop of the Mandir is in the shape of a Shiva Lingam.
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A large brass lamp is placed in front of Lord Shiva.
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Shiva Lingam rests underneath the Mandir.
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Lord Ganesha at the backside of the Mandir.
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An exhibit dedicated to Swami Chinmayananda.
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Information about Swami Chinmayananda's childhood.
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The four Mahavakya are written on temple walls.
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Swami Chinmayananda’s thoughts.
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Artworks hanging around a big tree in the garden.
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“Aham Brahmasmi” – I am Brahman. Declaration of the student.
On the top of a tiny hillock, the Jagadeeshwara Mandir stands which is blessed by Swami Chinmayananda himself. A pristine white marble idol of Lord Shiva in meditative posture is the presiding deity of the Mandir. An idol of Lord Krishna as Venugopal resides on his right and on the left resides Mother Ganga, symbolized by a vessel filled with water from the holy Ganges. Below the ground level at the heart of the sanctum sanctorum rests a Shiva Lingam, honoured daily through rituals. In the Parikrama corridor, an idol of Lord Ganesha is placed behind Lord Shiva. Every year in the month of February or March Mahashivaratri is celebrated with the akhanda nama japa. It is celebrated on a large scale as thousands of devotees throng the temple throughout the day.
Outdoor Vedantic Vision Park is next to the Jagadeeshwara Mandir. The theme of the garden is based around the life and teachings of Swami Chinmayananda. It has various kinds of installations based on Swamiji’s life. It has a life journey of Swamiji, his personal belongings, a meditation hall and a big tree with a hanging installation with thoughts by Swamiji. It's a special place worth visiting to learn more about him.
