Kainchi Dham Neem Karoli Baba Ashram: How To Reach and Interesting Things To Know

Neem karoli Baba Kainchi Dham Mandir is one of the most talked about religious destinations these days. From famous cricketer Virat Kohli to Steve Jobs, many prominent celebrities have paid a visit to Kainchi Dham to seek the blessings of Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj. Located in the Nainital district, Uttarakhand, this spiritual centre attracts devotees from across the globe.

Who Is Neem Karoli Baba?

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Neem Karoli Baba also known as Maharaj Ji was a Hindu guru and a devotee of Lord Hanuman Ji. Born as Lakshman Narayan Sharma to a wealthy Brahmin family, he was married at the age of 11 and later left his home to become a wandering Sadhu. In 1942, Maharaj Neem Karoli along with Shri Poornanand of the Kainchi Village proposed building an Ashram dedicated to Sombari Maharaj and Sadhu Premi Baba who used to perform yagnas in that very place. Later, Mahar Ji built a Hanuman temple adjacent to the Kainchi Temple and an Ashram built for devotees.

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How To Reach Kainchi Dham

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Devotees planning to visit Kainchi Dham can reach it via road, rail or air. Those travelling by road will have to reach the Bhowali area first which is situated around 18 kilometres away from the main city of Nainital, from here the roads are well-connected and private or shared cab services are easily available. For those planning to visit via rail, Kathgodam railway station is the nearest, from where you can get direct buses. Another option to reach is via flight. Pantnagar airport is approximately 76 km away from the main destination from where you can hire a cab to reach the ashram.

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Interesting Things To Know About Kainchi Dham Neem Karoli Baba Ashram

Not just Hindus, but many followers across the world follow the footsteps and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba. Kainchi Dham has gained global popularity as devotees flock to this ashram from all over the world. Many famous personalities like Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts, Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma and Mark Zuckerberg have been attracted to Maharaj’s spiritual teachings and have travelled to India to seek his blessings in the hope of getting their wish granted.

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