Karjan: Rajyoga and Religious Imagery

Karjan can be explored through two distinct religious interests: Rajyoga meditation at Karjan Om Shanti Udhyan and the religious figures at Shri Sumeru Navkar Tirth. The first offering focuses on a practice, while the Tirth focuses on its presiding deity and other statues. This distinction is useful when planning your trip: you can make a course with a defined duration the focus of your visit, or learn more about the religious imagery of the Tirth.

Rajyoga at Karjan Om Shanti Udhyan

A free seven-day Rajyoga meditation course is offered at Karjan Om Shanti Udhyan. You can attend without registering. Courses take place daily, approximately from 7 to 9 in the morning and from 5 to 8 in the evening.

The seven-day course format and the daily time slots address different planning considerations: the duration describes the offering as a multi-day focus, while the times indicate the approximate daily schedule. The fact that it is free and that no registration is required also clarify different points: there is no fee for the course, and you do not need to register in advance. Call before your visit to confirm the current times and arrangements. This will help you plan around the course without treating the approximate time slots as guaranteed.

Shri Sumeru Navkar Tirth

At Shri Sumeru Navkar Tirth in Karjan, Shri Vasupujya Swami Bhagwan is the presiding deity in the Jinalaya. The image of Shri Vasupujya Swami Bhagwan is very old. Statues of Simandhar Swami and other Viharman deities are located on the upper floor.

The presiding deity and the other figures serve as distinct points of reference within the religious imagery of the Tirth. Those interested in such representations can distinguish Shri Vasupujya Swami Bhagwan as the central deity of the Jinalaya from Simandhar Swami and the other Viharman deities, whose statues are on the upper floor. This brings their different roles into focus, not just the individual names.

Two focuses for planning your trip

Rajyoga at the Udhyan and the figures at the Tirth also differ in form: one is a meditation practice with a course format and approximate daily times; the other is defined by its presiding deity and other statues. This comparison can help you shape your stay around a specific interest. If you want to include a course in your travel plans, the schedule is important. If you are interested in the figures, Vasupujya Swami, Simandhar Swami and the other Viharman deities serve as religious points of reference.

If the Tirth is your main focus, its presiding deity and other statues may be what draws you to Karjan. This lets you choose accommodation based on the places you would like to visit during your stay.

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