Located about 80 km north of Mumbai, Ganeshpuri is a peaceful village renowned for its spiritual retreats, healing hot springs, and deeply meditative atmosphere. Surrounded by nature and steeped in tradition, Ganeshpuri has long been a destination for seekers in search of calm, reflection, and inner growth. Ganeshpuri gained spiritual prominence as the home of Bhagwan Nityanand, who lived here from 1936 until his Mahasamadhi in 1961. Today, devotees from India and around the world visit the Nityanand Baba Samadhi Temple and nearby ashrams, especially during auspicious occasions such as Guru Purnima, to seek blessings and experience the village’s enduring spiritual energy.
Bhagwan Nityanand was a silent mystic whose teachings were often shared without spoken words. In the 1920s, his early followers in Mangalore would sit with him in silence, receiving spiritual guidance through presence and inner awareness rather than verbal instruction. His rare spoken teachings were recorded by his disciple Tulsiamma and later published in Kannada as the Chidaksha Geeta. Bhagwan Nityanand was also known for imparting shaktipat, a form of spiritual awakening, through a simple glance or gesture. His teachings and spiritual energy continue to guide the sacred life of Ganeshpuri, attracting seekers from across India and around the world.
In 1936, Bhagwan Nityanand settled in Ganeshpuri, where his spiritual presence gradually transformed the village into a sacred destination for seekers. Before his Mahasamadhi in 1961, he requested his disciple Swami Muktananda to establish an ashram nearby on land he personally gifted. Swami Muktananda later founded Gurudev Siddha Peeth, which grew into an important center of Siddha Yoga. Today, it attracts spiritual seekers from India and across the world. The surrounding area is enriched with shrines, sacred hot springs, and quiet spaces that support meditation, retreats, and daily spiritual practice.
Discover the peaceful atmosphere of Ganeshpuri through moments captured at Gurudev Chaya. The gallery reflects the sacred simplicity of daily life, the calm surroundings, and the spiritual essence that defines this temple town. From quiet walks to nearby temples and ashrams to the comfort of our rooms and shared moments with guests, each image represents stillness, devotion, and the peaceful experience of staying at an ashram style accommodation in Ganeshpuri.
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Our Clients
Staying at this guest house has been a beautiful experience. The host family was incredibly welcoming and kind, the food was delicious, and everything was clean and comfortable. I’m leaving with a full heart. Thank you, Karan, for being with us throughout this journey, it’s been a pleasure to discover India with you.
Maitane Zabalza Napal
Stay and facilities were good. Our first time to stay in a home stay and it was so pleasant. You and Your parents were so helpful, also breakfast and tea was so good and healthy. also had a good time with the Deepavali celebration.. at your home. Thank you for accomodating and arranging things for us.
Kiranlal Nair
A wonderful safe place to stay. Spacious clean rooms and delicious healthy authentic meals. The family is very helpful and kind. So many memorable experiences where I felt part of the family. Beautiful places in nature to see within walking distance, swimming in the river, bathing in the hot springs, meditating in the ashram, and visiting the temples. i keep coming back for more.
Conelia Angelocola
A wonderful experience staying at the Guru Dev Chaya. A warm welcome by the owner Mohan and his family who looked after all our needs during the stay. Food was delicious and tailored to our tastes. Room was clean and comfortable with a large balcony to relax on after a day of touring.Karan provided a great tour to Shirdi to see the temple. Highly recommend this guest house to anyone visiting Ganeshpuri!
Mark T
My family had a lovely stay at Gurudev Chaya. We had two rooms that opened onto the terrace for myself, my husband and two kids. The rooms were clean, A/C and each had a bathroom. The family was friendly and welcoming and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for traveling families.
Karin E
