Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji Portable

Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji: The Yogic Healer and Spiritual Reformer

Teachings for the Modern World

In a time of expensive healthcare, sedentary lifestyles, and mental stress, the teachings of Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji are more relevant than ever:

• On Health: "You do not need a gym. You need discipline. 12 Surya Namaskaras take 3 minutes. If you cannot spare 3 minutes for your body, do not complain about disease."
• On Spirituality: "Don't look for God in the clouds. Look for him in the hungry stomach that comes to your door."
• On Charity: "Give medicine to the sick, food to the hungry, and knowledge to the ignorant. This is the highest form of worship."

Conversations & questions to ask locals (respectfully)

• “Can you tell me about Sri Raghavendra Swamiji’s connection to Malladihalli?”
• “When is the main annual festival for the temple?”
• “Are there any special practices or stories unique to this temple?”

4. How to Reach Malladihalli

• By Air: Nearest airport – Bengaluru (200 km) or Hubballi (180 km).
• By Train: Chitradurga Railway Station (25 km). Major trains stop at Chitradurga or Challakere.
• By Road: Well-connected by KSRTC buses. From Chitradurga, take local bus/taxi to Malladihalli (30–40 min).

Respectful behavior

• Follow the lead of local devotees during rituals.
• Speak softly and keep mobile phones on silent.
• Do not enter restricted areas (priest-only zones) without invitation.

The Malladihalli Ashrama: A Healing Sanctuary

In 1930, Swamiji established his ashrama in the remote village of Malladihalli, nestled in the Chitradurga district (now part of the newly formed Davanagere district). At the time, the area was plagued by poverty, rampant diseases like filariasis (elephantiasis), rheumatism, and a general lack of medical facilities. malladihalli sri raghavendra swamiji

What makes Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji unique is that he did not just build a temple; he built a hospital. He declared, "Service to the sick is service to God." Under his direct supervision, the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Ayurvedic Pharmacy was established. Even today, the ashrama operates a fully functional Ayurvedic hospital that treats thousands of patients for free or at nominal costs, continuing his mission of "Healing without exploit." Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji: The Yogic Healer and

What to Carry:

• Cotton clothes (preferably loose, white/light-colored).
• Personal toiletries (natural/chemical-free preferred).
• Notebook for yoga/naturopathy classes.
• No need to bring medicines without consulting ashram doctor.

Treatments Offered (drugless):

• Mud therapy, hydrotherapy (baths/packs), fasting therapy, massage, acupressure, yoga therapy.