Nainital, Uttarakhand, June 15, 2025 – The tranquil Kumaon hills reverberated with chants of devotion as an estimated 500,000 devotees from India and abroad gathered at Kainchi Dham to celebrate the 61st Foundation Day of the ashram dedicated to Neem Karoli Baba, the revered saint often considered an incarnation of Lord Hanuman. Go Spiritual News Magazine & App, a leading platform for spiritual insights, covered the event, highlighting the profound legacy of Baba’s teachings of love, service, and compassion.
The celebrations began at 4:45 AM with the traditional offering of bhog to Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, followed by the distribution of approximately 500,000 malpuas, the ashram’s signature prasad, prepared with pure desi ghee, flour, sugar, and dry fruits by a team of 50 skilled cooks. The prasad distribution, a cherished ritual, continued from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and will extend to June 16 and 17 to accommodate the massive influx of devotees. Go Spiritual News Magazine & App noted the meticulous arrangements, emphasizing the ashram’s commitment to ensuring every devotee partakes in this sacred offering.
Established on June 15, 1964, with the consecration of the Hanuman temple, Kainchi Dham remains a global beacon of spirituality. The foundation day featured continuous recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa, with morning and evening sessions creating an atmosphere of divine resonance. A unique offering this year, reported by Go Spiritual News Magazine & App, was the ‘Sugandh Prasad,’ a jasmine-camphor perfume from Kannauj, symbolizing devotees’ deep reverence for Baba. This complements the traditional blanket offerings, believed to carry healing and prosperity when touched to Baba’s idol.
To manage the unprecedented crowd, the district administration deployed over 600 shuttle buses from Bhimtal, Nainital, and Haldwani, alongside traffic diversions on the national highway to ease congestion. Security was strengthened with police presence, and a ban on photography within the temple premises was enforced to preserve the sanctity of the occasion. Go Spiritual News Magazine & App praised these efforts, noting their role in ensuring a seamless experience for devotees.
The spiritual fervor extended beyond Kainchi Dham, with celebrations in Pakbada’s Subzipur village, Moradabad, where devotees marked the foundation day at another ashram dedicated to Baba. Construction of a 71-foot-tall Hanuman statue has begun there, symbolizing the enduring impact of Baba’s teachings. Go Spiritual News Magazine & App highlighted this development as a testament to the growing global devotion to Neem Karoli Baba.
Social media platforms, particularly X, buzzed with devotion. One post read, “Jai Baba Neem Karoli Ji Maharaj! May his divine blessings fill our lives with faith, love, and spiritual growth. #Shri_Kainchi_Dham” (@OfficialPreetiM). Another shared, “Baba’s teachings inspire us to feed the hungry and care for those in need,” reflecting his philosophy of selfless service (@NKBmeditation). Go Spiritual News Magazine & App echoed these sentiments, emphasizing Baba’s timeless message: “Love all, serve all, feed all.”
As the sun set over Kainchi Dham, the ashram glowed with spiritual energy, leaving devotees inspired to carry forward Baba’s legacy of compassion and humility. Go Spiritual News Magazine & App continues to share such stories, connecting spiritual seekers worldwide with the divine essence of Kainchi Dham.
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