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History
At the age of 17, Neem Karoli Baba was fully aware of worldly affairs and he knew well about the hardships of life. There was a time in his life when he decided to go around the world and spread his ideologies and teachings. His devotees called him by many names and he had supreme powers one of which was that he could be in two different places and that too at the same time.
After he passed away his devotees volunteered to construct the Kainchi Dham. Everything that lead to the construction of the Kainchi Dham was done so positively and purely that it is still reflected in the aura of the temple. The workers recited Hanuman Chalisa while working and also chanted Maharajji ki Jai. While the construction work was in progress the devotees organized kirtans and mantra chanting sessions daily.
It is believed that after witnessing the devotion of the devotees towards Babaji, the construction workers got more dedicated to their work and it is said that this was one of the many leelas of Babaji. He was the one who ingrained the workers with the quality of Vishwakarma. On the 15th of June in 1976 the murti of Babaji was placed in the newly constructed ashram. A lot of prayer ceremonies were held before the Kalash with the remains of Babaji placed in the temple premise.
Architecture
The Kalash that is placed in the Kainchi Dham contains the ashes of Neem Karoli Baba. This temple was constructed in 1974 after the demise of Babaji. There is a Hanuman temple in the Kainchi Dham followed by a statue of Karoli Baba which was placed on 15th June 1976.
The Kainchi Dham is built in a beautiful location surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. The temple in the complex is painted red and yellow whereas the other structures are painted white, symbolizing the beauty and purity of the divine location. The aura of the Dham is very serene and nerve-calming. The flooring of the complex is done using red tiles. Originally Baba built a shed at the place where two renowned spiritual Gurus Sombari Maharaj and Sadhu Premi Baba performed Yagyas and now that is where the Dham stands.
Activities
- One can offer prayer and seek blessings.
- If you are residing at the ashram then you can attend the morning and evening prayer sessions.
- Sit by the river that flows near the ashram and enjoy the scenic view.
- Shop at the local Tibetan Market and purchase jams, syrups, and pickles of your choice.
Tips for visiting
- Follow the rules implemented by the management.
- Make sure you visit when the Kainchi Dham is open for visitors. It is said that the Ma responsible for the management of the ashram goes to the hills for meditation and in her absence, the ashram is closed to visitors.
- It is tricky to get a room in the Kainchi Dham if you do not know an older devotee of Neem Karoli Baba.
- Do not cause any kind of disturbance in the Kainchi Dham and do not litter the premise.
- While you are here make sure you respect the beliefs of the devotees and be open-minded toward the ideologies of Maharaja Ji.
Best time to visit
To be honest there is no best time to visit the Kainchi Dham. This place welcomes devotees throughout the year and one can even stay here for three days maximum. There is a procedure one needs to follow to book a room there. The Kainchi Dham is filled to the brim with devotees on the 15th of June so if you are planning to go there during this time make sure to visit the temple and seek blessings. The winters here are beautiful as the fog and cold winds that surround the ashram make it look divine. The summers are bearable and not very warm. Avoid being here during the monsoon season as the drive from the town to the ashram can get a bit tricky.
Nearby Atractions
- Nainital Lake
- Naina Devi Temple
- Naina Peak
- High Altitude Zoo
- Eco Cave Gardens
- Bhimtal lake
- Tiffin Top
Nearby market/ shopping places
Tibetan Market: The Tibetan market is a place where you can find almost everything of your choice be it modern clothes, traditional Tibetan wear, handbags, showpieces, footwear, bamboo fabric, showpieces, and paintings. A shopaholic must visit this place and shop to their heart's content. The prices of items sold here are fixed and the variety, as well as, the quality of goods sold here is worth the price.
Nearby Hotels
- Amar Valley Resort
- Hotel Green Valley Inn
- Shiva Home Stay
- Baba Benison
- Sterling Nainital
- Hotel Avlokan
- Hotel Sapphire Inn
Interesting Facts About Kainchi Dham
- The devotees of Neem Karoli Baba believe that by the time he was 17 years old he was aware of all the worldly happenings.
- Baba built a shed at the place where two renowned spiritual Gurus Sombari Maharaj and Sadhu Premi Baba performed Yagyas.
- Baba was very loving and he was also known as Miracle Baba.
- It is said that he could be in two places at once just like the famous saints of India Lahiri Mahasaya, and Babaji Maharaj. Neem Karoli Baba could also place devotees in Samadhi with the touch of a finger.
- Baba has devotees all around the world, he has temples in Varanasi, Lucknow, Rishikesh, and Texas.
- The well-known Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was extremely influenced by the ideologies and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba.
- Mark Zuckerberg the founder of Facebook visited the Kainchi Dham after being suggested to do so by Steve Jobs the founder of Apple.
