Dhyan Mandir

Inspiration

Designing with Devotion

Designed to balance Panchamahabhutas

Designing Dhyan Mandir, India’s grandest meditation place, is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime project for us. Pujya Gurudev’s vision inspired us to create it in a way that respects and connects with nature’s elements like earth, air, fire, water, and space. We started our design by appreciating the ashram’s beauty and the surrounding nature. 

Before building anything, we took a close look at the site and understood its surroundings and environment. Subsequently, we became deeply stirred by an exceptional creative impetus, leading us to artfully design the Dhyan Mandir with a rooftop garden resembling a blossomed lotus, symbolically offered to Gurudev’s Paduka. This idea was influenced by the presence of an amphitheatre in the shape of a Guru’s paduka in front of the meditation hall. 

The final design features a large meditation hall on the ground floor capable of accommodating 20,000 people, and a beautiful landscaped garden with fountains on the upper floor appearing as a natural extension of the surrounding garden. This largest and most eco-friendly magnificent meditation sanctuary was shaped by our deep alignment with Pujya Gurudev’s grand vision, knowledge and wisdom which became our secret ingredient behind shaping this extraordinary undertaking.

Designed to balance Panchamahabhutas

Designing Dhyan Mandir, India’s grandest meditation place, is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime project for us. Pujya Gurudev’s vision inspired us to create it in a way that respects and connects with nature’s elements like earth, air, fire, water, and space. We started our design by appreciating the ashram’s beauty and the surrounding nature.

Before building anything, we took a close look at the site and understood its surroundings and environment. Subsequently, we became deeply stirred by an exceptional creative impetus, leading us to artfully design the Dhyan Mandir with a rooftop garden resembling a blossomed lotus, symbolically offered to Gurudev’s Paduka. This idea was influenced by the presence of an amphitheatre in the shape of a Guru’s paduka in front of the meditation hall.

The final design features a large meditation hall on the ground floor capable of accommodating 20,000 people, and a beautiful landscaped garden with fountains on the upper floor appearing as a natural extension of the surrounding garden. This largest and most eco-friendly magnificent meditation sanctuary was shaped by our deep alignment with Pujya Gurudev’s grand vision, knowledge and wisdom which became our secret ingredient behind shaping this extraordinary undertaking.

Small Elements make a Big Difference

29-seating
Majestic Icon

With a seating capacity of 20,000

6-meditation-round
Symphony of Calm

Artfully engineered meditative space

30-columnless
Pillarless wonder

Ethereal 196-ft height with columnless design

31-rooftop
Beyond the Sky

A sprawling 65,000 sq. ft. rooftop garden

32-garden
Rooftop Retreat

Delightful Gazebos gracing the rooftop garden

Construction

Harmony, Sustainability, Honesty

Inspired by the wisdom of Indian architecture

The Dhyan Mandir is an engineering marvel featuring a pillar-less colossal hall that spans 200ft to ensure an unobstructed view of the stage for all devotees. Inside the hall, skylights diffuse and filter light, creating a gentle and soothing ambiance. Careful attention is being given to interior design elements such as lighting, ceiling, walls, and floor, ensuring comfort, and ventilation with the aim of fostering a spiritual ambiance.

This monumental meditation hall features a rock-solid structure designed with state-of-the-art construction techniques, including specialized post-tensioning technology for the horizontal beams, ensuring optimal support and load-bearing capacity. The design also includes special technology for crowd management and fire safety.  Our design takes inspiration from ancient Indian architectural wisdom of Vastu to strike a balance between the five natural elements for a harmonious space. At the zenith of the architectural masterpiece, a rooftop garden is there to make eco-friendly improvements and encourage a natural cooling process for the ground floor, which helps manage and lower the heat. The grand meditation hall on the ground floor can accommodate twenty thousand people while the rooftop garden and plaza provide additional recreational space. 

The Dhyan Mandir boasts a captivating aesthetic incorporating ancient materials like red bricks and decorative stone columns reminiscent of temples. Water flowing down the large glass window panes at the entrance will make it look even more beautiful. The construction of the Dhyan Mandir exemplifies a harmonious blend of architectural brilliance, eco-consciousness, and spiritual sanctity.

Inspired by the wisdom of Indian architecture

The Dhyan Mandir is an engineering marvel featuring a pillar-less colossal hall that spans 200ft to ensure an unobstructed view of the stage for all devotees. Inside the hall, skylights diffuse and filter light, creating a gentle and soothing ambiance. Careful attention is being given to interior design elements such as lighting, ceiling, walls, and floor, ensuring comfort, and ventilation with the aim of fostering a spiritual ambiance.

This monumental meditation hall features a rock-solid structure designed with state-of-the-art construction techniques, including specialized post-tensioning technology for the horizontal beams, ensuring optimal support and load-bearing capacity. The design also includes special technology for crowd management and fire safety.  Our design takes inspiration from ancient Indian architectural wisdom of Vastu to strike a balance between the five natural elements for a harmonious space. At the zenith of the architectural masterpiece, a rooftop garden is there to make eco-friendly improvements and encourage a natural cooling process for the ground floor, which helps manage and lower the heat. The grand meditation hall on the ground floor can accommodate twenty thousand people while the rooftop garden and plaza provide additional recreational space. 

The Dhyan Mandir boasts a captivating aesthetic incorporating ancient materials like red bricks and decorative stone columns reminiscent of temples. Water flowing down the large glass window panes at the entrance will make it look even more beautiful. The construction of the Dhyan Mandir exemplifies a harmonious blend of architectural brilliance, eco-consciousness, and spiritual sanctity.

Expertise

Cultural & Heritage

A Closer Look

Facts of Dhyan Mandir

  • Industry
  • Cultural & Heritage
  • Client
  • VVMVP, Bangalore
  • Location
  • Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru
  • Site Area
  • Pending
  • Floor Area
  • Pending

Sumeru follows a holistic approach to designing and constructing buildings that not only consider the functional needs of the space, but also prioritize the well-being of its occupants and the environment. The construction process emphasizes the use of locally found materials and sustainable practices to ensure that the building is resilient, long-lasting and conserves energy usage.

Furthermore, the design incorporates eco-friendly practices that respect and work with the five elements of nature, including earth, water, fire, air, and space to evoke sattvic vibes. We also draw inspiration from ancient architecture practices, using research and innovation to incorporate them into modern times. Honesty and integrity are key values upheld throughout the construction process, ensuring that the final product is not only beautiful but also ethical and sustainable.

Sumeru follows a holistic approach to designing and constructing buildings that not only consider the functional needs of the space, but also prioritize the well-being of its occupants and the environment. The construction process emphasizes the use of locally found materials and sustainable practices to ensure that the building is resilient, long-lasting and conserves energy usage.

Furthermore, the design incorporates eco-friendly practices that respect and work with the five elements of nature, including earth, water, fire, air, and space to evoke sattvic vibes. We also draw inspiration from ancient architecture practices, using research and innovation to incorporate them into modern times. Honesty and integrity are key values upheld throughout the construction process, ensuring that the final product is not only beautiful but also ethical and sustainable.

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Sumeru Realty is building the biggest and most amazing meditation hall in India. They’re using the latest Precast technology to make it with big pieces that fit together perfectly. This hall will be able to hold up to 20,000 people meditating together. Sumeru is working really fast on this project and telling us everything about how much it costs and how good the quality is. What I found really cool is that they’re using old Indian ways of building, like how they used to design buildings to stay cool without using a lot of energy, and how they’re making sure everything is balanced with nature’s five elements.

Manak Sharma

CAO | The Art of Living International Center

Sumeru is constructing a solid foundation for the hall to accommodate 20,000 people and thousands more on the rooftop. They smartly didn’t put pillars in the hall. Instead, they use strong pillars on the ceiling that go across. This way, people can see well even if they’re at the back. In addition, I truly appreciate their sustainable approach that aims to reduce the impact on the environment.

Balaji Venkatachalam

Administrator | The Art of Living International Center

Sumeru’s fusion of Indian Passive architecture, modern engineering, Vaastu, and heritage is an incredible approach for constructing this grand meditation hall. Their groundbreaking design moment was deciding to make this meditation hall look like an extended part of the surrounding natural land, like a beautiful garden. Mind-blowing concept!

Abhi Desai

Head of Events | The Art of Living International Center

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