The Sacred Grove

On July 20, 2025, A Dhyan Mandir was inaugurated by Sri M in a simple yet warm ceremony, attended by a select group of those who have contributed towards this elegant meditation hall becoming a reality.

In 2017, Sri M decided to take pro-active steps to help combat climate change with tangible measures in both The Sacred Grove: Centre for Exploring Consciousness in Chowdepalle and the Madanapalle Ashram

An artisan sculpting a piece of rock, a weaver rhythmically weaving Tana- Bana, a potter moulding a pot on a spinning wheel, a woman embroidering a piece of cloth, or someone’s hand pounding grains – each movement is a meditation, a return to a pace of living that transcends the rush of the world, to the realm of timelessness.

Women’s health is uniquely tied to their role as bearers of life, and Ayurveda celebrates the divine aspects of womanhood by recognizing the distinctive channel within a woman’s body known as the arthavavaha srotas.

Join us for a self-retreat on Sri M’s rendition of Srimad Bhagvatam, from 20-27 August at Chowdepalle.

These camps were designed to bring both parents and children to the same environment, so that the parents may provide the necessary support to the budding inquirers and also themselves connect with this aspiration for life and its true meaning.

Join us for the following 3-day residential self-retreats at The Sacred Grove, Chowdepalle.

The deeply embedded need in human consciousness to pause and reflect finds resonance in Sri M holding retreats with groups of seekers. These are mostly in the form of Satsangs and question-answer sessions, and at times he offers practices to support the spiritual journey.

Join us for the following 3-day residential self-retreats at The Sacred Grove, Chowdepalle.

Experience Solitude Retreats at The Sacred Grove, Chowdepalle. We offer special benefits for longer Solitude Retreat registrations.

A typical day at the Goshala begins at 5:30 AM, with the notes of flute waking up the residents of The Sacred Grove, the healthy-looking cows, bulls and the calves.