Jangli Maharaj Ashram

Jangli Maharaj Ashram (also widely known as Om Gurudev Rural Ashram Trust) near Kote Dham and Shirdi (celebrated across Vedic education, spiritual meditation, and modern Gurukul schooling as a premier spiritual sanctuary, guided by spiritual master Sadguru Om Gurudev Atmanand Saraswati / Jangli Maharaj, sprawling across rural farmland along the Shirdi Manmad highway, world famous for its co educational residential Gurukul providing free modern and Vedic education to rural children, massive meditation prayer halls, spiritual Anugraha Shibir camps, daily Yajna fire rituals, Dhyan Kutir meditation rooms, Gau Shala cow shelter, and a deeply disciplined spiritual retreat ambiance), located in Kote 7 km north of Shirdi in Maharashtra, stands as Shirdi's premier meditation center.

Operating under the motto of selfless spiritual service and holistic youth transformation, the ashram integrates traditional Sanskrit Vedic learning, yoga, and meditation with advanced English medium academic curriculums and modern computer education.

It's the home of the sacred Yajna Mandap where students chant ancient Vedic mantras in unison during morning havan ceremonies, the Dhyan Hall where visiting devotees sit in deep silent meditation, the organic Gau Shala housing indigenous Gir and Desi cows, the tree shaded pathways where spiritual seekers walk in contemplation away from crowded city lanes, and an intensely peaceful ashram atmosphere filled with pure positive energy and divine chants.

It represents a rich Maharashtra Gurukul heritage apex, Om Gurudev spiritual guidance, and meditation retreat tourism where free rural education, Vedic fire rituals, cow sanctuaries, and Shirdi day excursions unite in Jangli Maharaj Ashram.

Located in Kote village along the Shirdi Manmad State Highway (NH 160), it sits 7 km north of Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, 9 km from Sainagar Shirdi Railway Station (SNSI), 22 km from Shirdi International Airport (SAG), 78 km from Nashik, and 8 km from Dwarkamai, easily reached in 12 minutes by private car, taxi, or auto rickshaw.

The Free Co Ed Gurukul & Vedic Education

A core mission of the trust is providing 100% free residential education, lodging, uniforms, and balanced vegetarian nutrition to deserving rural students irrespective of caste or background.

Children wake before dawn to practice yoga, pranayama, and Sanskrit chanting before proceeding to standard academic classes covering sciences, mathematics, and computers.

Truth is, listening to hundreds of school children reciting Vedic hymns in perfect unison during the morning prayer assembly will fill your heart with overwhelming joy.

Anugraha Shibir & Meditation Retreats

Spiritual Meditation Camps: The ashram regularly hosts 'Anugraha Shibir'—intensive multi day residential meditation and self realization workshops attended by devotees from across India and abroad.

Sacred Gau Shala & Organic Farming: The expansive grounds include a well kept dairy shelter maintaining native cows, supplying pure milk and organic produce for the community kitchens.

Shirdi & Jangli Maharaj Ashram Day Tour Plan

The Spiritual Peace Circuit: Early morning darshan at Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir & Gurusthan (6:00 AM to 8:30 AM) -> tour Dwarkamai, Chavadi & Dixit Wada Museum (8:45 AM to 10:15 AM) -> drive 7 km north to Jangli Maharaj Ashram in Kote (10:30 AM to 1:00 PM: tour Gurukul, observe Vedic prayer & meditate in Dhyan Hall) -> enjoy simple sattvic prasad lunch at ashram dining hall -> return to Shirdi for afternoon stroll at Lendi Baug (3:30 PM to 5:00 PM) -> visit Khandoba Mandir (5:30 PM to 6:30 PM) -> attend evening Aarti at Samadhi Mandir (7:00 PM to 8:15 PM).

Ashram Guidelines: Dress modestly covering shoulders and knees; maintain quiet decorum near classroom blocks; taking photographs of students during study hours requires management permission.

After experiencing the spiritual peace of Jangli Maharaj Ashram, visit Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, tour Gurusthan, or explore Dwarkamai.