OM Ashram is located in the village named Jadan, in the district of Pali, in the state of Rajasthan, in northwestern India. This particular ashram is part and parcel of Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram Education & Research Centre. It was established in 1993 with the blessing and under the guidance of Vishwa Guru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranand Ji Maharaj. The society's head office is also situated in the same village. The ashram and its active society works in the area of understanding across cultures and religions plus development of peace, Rainwater Harvesting, Health, promotion of Yoga and Vedic culture and Education.

It is to be remembered that Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Puri in a successful manner laid the foundation stone in 1990 of a large-scale project named as "Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram Education & Research Centre" that is affectionately called as "Om Ashram" under the shelter of International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship and Sri Devpuriji Ashram Trust.

The main aim of this ashram is to largely promote the invaluable spiritual treasure of Vedic culture and the ancient Indian science of Yoga. This particular ashram is largely dedicated in order to upkeep the environment; create world peace and the protection of all life. It supports education and healthcare plus hosts various charity events. It also runs Sri Swami Madhavananda Austria Hospital and Jadan School.

Facilities at OM Ashram

OM ashram is perfectly managed ecologically. It can accommodate approximately 500 yoga students for education related to theory and practical in Yoga, Philosophy and Sanskrit. The ashram promotes the ancient science of Yoga plus the invaluable spiritual treasures of Vedic Culture, including the environment, animal rights, protection of human, respect, tolerance, and understanding amongst nations, religions and cultures, respect for the life of all living beings and physical, mental, social and spiritual health.

Residential Building at OM Ashram

In the ashram's large complex, the central building is constructed in the perfect shape of the ancient Sanskrit symbol known as OM. It is to be highly noted that the sound of OM comprises of three letters that are A, U and M. It actually represents the cosmic vibration that is the original eternal sound. According to the local legends and religious experts, OM is the underlying source of creation and will forever be. On the other hand, OM largely represents completion and wholeness. It is considered as the most beautiful mantra that contains all three fundamental aspects of God - Brahma who is regarded as the Creator, Vishnu who is regarded as the Sustainer and Shiva who is regarded as the Liberator.

This central building monument is the largest man-made symbol of OM in the world. It is situated in an area of 250 acres. In order to form this impressive OM shape, there are 108 compartments of residential units. It actually attracts tremendous cosmic energy to a great extent. On the other hand, these said units are symbolic of the 108 beads related to the Japa Mala. Moreover, a lake will largely represent the crescent Moon of the OM symbol. Its bindu or point is in the form of a tower. With 12 temples, the tower is nearly 108 feet in height. A large overhead water tank is at 90 feet and above this is situated a Surya temple largely dedicated to the Surya Bhagawan or the Lord of the Sun.

Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi at OM Ashram

At the heart of the Om Ashram, the Mahasamadhi shrine of His Holiness Dharmsamrat Parmahans Swami Madhavananda Ji (Holy Guruji) is located. Om Ashram is also a place of pilgrimage for the millions of seekers of spiritual nature who have taken holy shelter under the great lineage of Yoga in Daily Life. According to the ancient science of Vastu Shastra, the building of this ashram is constructed with unique pieces of architecture styles and patterns. It is to be highly noted that these structures rightly create divine atmosphere and a harmonious where one perfectly finds peace of mind, divine bliss and calmness.

Yoga at Om Ashram

The ashram has well qualified and vast experienced instructors for Yoga and meditation classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced participants. They teach these unique subjects in the aspects of theory and practical with a lot of perfection. They communicate with the participants in a simple and understandable language. Each and every asanas are taught in a step by step methods and techniques.

The common asanas that are taught in the practical classes are Sarvaa~Ngaasana or Shoulder Stand posture, Navasana or Boat Pose posture, Pashchimottaanaasana or Full Forward Bend posture, Balasana or Child Pose posture, Halaasana or Plough posture, Jathaparivrittasana or Reclining Stomach Twist posture, Matsyaasana or Fish posture, Utkatasana or Chair Pose posture, Ushtrasna or Camel Pose posture, Utthitaparshvakonasana or Side Angle Pose posture, Gomukhasana or Cow face posture, JaanushirShaasana or Head-to-knee posture and Shalabhaasana or Locust posture, Dhanuraasana or Bow posture, Chaturaa~NgadanDaasana or Four-limbed staff posture, Prasaritapadottana or Standing Straddled Forward Bend posture, Yogamudraa or Yoga Seal posture, Paarshvottanasana or Intense Side Stretch posture, Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose posture, Viparitakarani or Legs up the Wall Pose posture, Marjarasana or Cat and cow stretch posture, Rajakapotasana or King Pigeon Pose posture, TrikoNaasana or Triangle posture, Vajrasana or Thunderbolt (Diamond) Pose posture, Pavanamuktaasana or Supine knees to chest pose posture, Urdhvamukhashvanasana or Upward Facing Dog Pose posture, Suryanamaskaara or Sun Salutation posture, Ardhamatsyendraasana or Spinal Twist posture, Bhuja~Ngaasana or Cobra posture, Virabhadraasana 2 or Warrior 2 posture, Shavaasana or Corpse posture, Virabhadraasana or Warrior 1 posture and Vrikshasana or Tree Pose posture. This particular course and program of yoga and meditation is more than enough to become an independent yoga teacher after successfully completing the program and course offered by Om ashram with a lot of perfection. On the other hand, this is a full time residential course in yoga and meditation that teaches all the aspects of Yoga and its related theory and practical aspects to a great extend.

The program consists of Yogasana, breathing techiniques (Pranayama), Meditation, one-to-one counseling on day to day problems, management of different emotions in a therapeutic approach, Visualization & Guided Imagery techniques, Different forms of relaxation therapies, guidance on daily disciplines and several such. The primary aim of all these courses and program provided this ashram is to largely handle different plus changing roles in life from childhood to old age, enhance productivity, handle stress, personal well being, to deal with fear and conflicts, develop the hidden skill and talent in an individual to enable a person to directly face the given world with much more confidence in any situations, circumstances and conditions. This particular ashram is an experience oriented activity centre for participants and spiritual seekers with a lot of perfection to a great extent. According to the local legends and spiritual leaders, the inner cultural sectors are developed perfectly in an individual through large-scale contribution on behalf of the tradition and cultural studies and its right kind of indulgence with heart and soul. The participants of yoga and meditation classes are given comfortable residential facilities within the ashram complex with basic furniture and other room services. The garden and parks within the ashram gives a natural touch for a peaceful mind and soul. They can really feel at home while staying at this ashram in several aspects.

OM Ashram has withstand over the time in order to highlight the importance of the yoga and its various benefits one can take out, even after contributing very less time and revive the unusual life which is add a day to day problem. The very benefit of the yoga is taught is the simplest form and various teaching is carried out by the professionals or yoga guru to all who come from across the region to be the part of this well known Ashram in Rajasthan.