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Omkar Ashram
- Omkar Hills,Karnataka
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Omkar Ashram, a popular religious and spiritual centre is located on the Omkar Hills in Shrinivasapura Bangalore. The Omkar Ashram is located at a distance of 4 to 5 kilometres off Mysore Road (Near Kengeri and BGS Global Hospital). Situated 2, 800 feet above sea level, the Omkar Hills is one of the highest points in Bangalore city. His Holiness Sri Sri Shivapuri Mahaswamiji founded the Omkara Ashrama Mahasamsthana in 1992. The Omkar Ashram houses many temples which include Sri Vana Durga Temple, Sri Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Temple, Sri Matsya Narayana Temple, Sri Nagadevata Temple, Sri Ganapathi Temple and Sri Munishwara Temple.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.