Bade Mandir (Guruji Ka Ashram)

Bhatti Mines, near Chhatarpur, South Delhi

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Significance:

  • Bade Mandir is the main spiritual center and temple dedicated to Guruji Maharaj in Delhi.

  • It serves as the headquarters for Guruji’s devotees in the region and hosts regular satsangs, meditation sessions, and langar (community meals).

  • The temple is a place of healing, spiritual upliftment, and collective devotion.

Temple Timings:

  • Monday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

  • Thursday to Sunday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

  • During these hours, devotees can come for darshan, meditation, and participate in satsang.

Daily Activities:

  • Continuous Gurbani and Shabad Kirtan (devotional hymns) create a peaceful spiritual atmosphere.

  • Devotees engage in silent meditation and listen to spiritual discourses.

  • Langar and prasad (blessed food) are served free to all visitors, considered infused with Guruji’s blessings.

  • Special satsangs and aarti ceremonies are held regularly, especially on weekends and auspicious days.

Special Features:

  • The temple is known for its serene environment where thousands gather for spiritual solace.

  • It is a hub for Guruji’s sangat (community), with many devotees sharing experiences of healing and grace.

  • The temple complex includes spaces for meditation, community gatherings, and langar service.

Directions:

  • Accessible from Qutub Minar and Chhatarpur Metro Stations via local transport or auto-rickshaws.

  • Located near Bhatti Mines, follow signs to Sawan Public School and the temple premises.

  • Parking and guidance are provided by temple volunteers (sewadars).

Additional Notes:

  • The temple does not conduct ritualistic pujas or accept cash offerings; the focus is on devotion, meditation, and seva (selfless service).

  • Visitors are encouraged to maintain silence and respect the sanctity of the place.

  • On special occasions like Guruji’s birthday, Shivratri, and other festivals, the temple hosts large gatherings and extended satsangs.

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Instructions

1.Travel Tips

  • Plan your travel considering weather variations (hot summers and cold winters).

  • If coming by train or plane, allow 1 to 1.5 hours from the nearest railway station or airport (Chandigarh or Delhi IGI Airport).

  • Buses and taxis are available from nearby cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Khanna.

  • There are no hotels near Dugri village; consider staying in Khanna or nearby towns if overnight stay is needed.

2. At the Temple

  • Maintain silence and avoid socializing inside the mandir.

  • Switch off or keep your mobile phone on silent mode. Avoid using phones inside the temple.

  • Do not clap, shout, or make loud noises.

  • Follow sewadars’ instructions regarding parking, seating, and langar arrangements.

  • Be patient and wait your turn for darshan and langar; do not break or jump lines.

  • Do not touch Guruji’s photographs or the Akhand Jyot (eternal flame) in the mandir.

  • Finish all prasad (langar, chai, water) given to you; do not waste it.

  • Avoid stepping on mats laid out for langar plates.

3. Langar and Prasad

  • Free langar (community meal) and prasad are served to all devotees.

  • The langar is considered blessed and healing.

  • Participate respectfully and finish your plate entirely.

4. Other Important Notes

  • The temple is a simple village mandir with no commercial shops or markets nearby.

  • No offerings, cash donations, or ritualistic pujas are performed at the temple.

  • The focus is on direct connection with Guruji through silent meditation and surrender.

  • Avoid bringing children if possible; if brought, ensure they remain quiet and seated with parents.

5. Live Broadcast

  • On the day of opening, live broadcasts of darshan may be available on official Guruji Ashram channels for those unable to attend in person.

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