| Swarved Mahamandir | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Varanasi |
| Location | |
| Location | Varanasi |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location in Uttar Pradesh  Swarved Mahamandir (India) | |
| Coordinates | 25°24′12″N 83°4′12″E / 25.40333°N 83.07000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2023 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Swarved Mahamandir is a charitable meditation centre built in Varanasi and inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with its seven-storey claims to be the biggest meditation centre in the World. The centre is built with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crores and has a seating capacity of 20,000 people at a time. Around 3137 verses of Swarveda are carved on the walls of the mahamandir which is covered with Makarana Marble.
About the Centre[edit | edit source]
Swarved Mahamandir was built with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crores[1] and inaugurated by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 17 December 2023.[2][3] The centre with claims of being the biggest meditation centre in World was opened to public as part of centenary celebrations of Akhil Bhartiya Vihangam Yog Sansthan.[4]
The Architecture[edit | edit source]
Swarved Mahamandir is built in an area covering around 3,00,000 square feet with a seating capacity of 20,000 people.[5][6] The centre walls are covered with sandstones with pink in colour.[7]
The meditation centre is built in seven floors with around 3,137 verses from the collection of swarved printed on its walls made of Makarana Marble.[8][9] The other features of mahamandir are 1. Lotus dome with 125 petals 2. Location of Research centre for conscious studies.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "PM Modi in Varanasi inaugurates Swarved Mahamandir, the World's biggest meditation centre". thestatesman.com. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "PM Modi inaugurates Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi: 10 facts about world's largest meditation centre". Hindustan Times. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "PM Modi formally opens Swarveda Mahamandir in Varanasi". The Times of India. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "PM Modi unveils Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi, advocates spiritual and cultural revival | DD News". ddnews.gov.in. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "Swarved Mahamandir: PM Modi inaugurates meditation centre spread across 3 lakh sq ft; all you need to know". Business Today. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "India declared freedom from slave mentality: Modi after inaugurating Swarved Mahamandir". Deccan Herald. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "Swarved Mahamandir: All You Need To Know About The World's Largest Meditation Centre In Varanasi". HerZindagi English. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "Swarveda Mahamandir in Varanasi: Marvel in marble, mega meditation centre awaits premier visitor". Hindustan Times. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ "PM Modi inaugurates Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi; says India declared freedom from slave mentality". The Economic Times. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ Kumar, Raju (18 December 2023). "Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi: All you need to know about world's largest meditation centre". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.