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Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra, Dalijoda
Dalijoda Ashram
History
Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra, Dalijoda is also known as the Auroville of Odisha, As realized by the visionary & founder of this Ashram Sri Babaji Maharaj (the foremost Odia sadhak of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry), this place was a centre of sadhana sometime in the ancient past. Prior to its establishment in 1974, this was a private farm known as Srikshetra Farm owned by Dr.Kshetramohan Ray and his wife Sreemati Dei (hence the name Srikshetra) that was partly sold & partly donated by the generous heirs of the Ray family for the purpose of establishing this Ashram under the supervision of Navajyoti Karyalaya, Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Situated about 35 km from Cuttack in Odisha(India) and managed by Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra Trust autonomously, this sacred place of Sri Aurobindo’s integral yoga is reachable by road on the Tangi-Haripur Road(which is the preferable route out of the two routes available from Cuttack). Bus communication is not much reliable, and coming by private vehicles is preferred. The nearest place of local importance is Karanji which is about 3.5 km from Kankali(Kotasahi) where this Srikshetra is situated. Unlike the main Ashram at Puducherry which is a part of the city, Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra is a part of the wilderness adjoining the Kapilas hill-forests.
Farm area
Dairy
Dining
INMATES
At present about 15 sadhaks reside here managing various departments such as HARMONY (agricultural unit), PROGRESS(vegetable farm), SINCERITY(cashew orchard), Srikshetra Cottage Industries, Mother’s Nursery, Dairy, Matrusikhar Health Centre, and Sri Aurobindo Purnanga Vidyapitha(school), etc.. They have taken the hardship faced there as a part of their sadhana.
ASPIRATION
This spiritual estate is centered on ASPIRATION where Sri Aurobindo’s sacred relics have been installed. It is the central attraction here, and is open from 8 AM to 12.30 PM, and again from 3 PM to 6PM.
VISITING HOURS
The Ashram visiting hours are 8 AM to 5 PM though outsiders are advised to go back before sunset for their security. Food is available for the devotees in Ashram dining with prior request. The ashram follows the Covid guidelines of the government, and may remain closed to outsiders if the guidelines require so. For more genuine information, please contact the Ashram in-charge Sri Dharanidhar Pal at +91-7008742740.
School
The integral school at Dalijoda is beautifully placed with a serene atmosphere.
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The approach road to Dalijoda Ashram
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Reaching Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra
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Reaching ASPIRATION
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The farm area
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The school
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The Ashram jungle
Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra, Dalijoda Services
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The ashram inmates live & strive to serve only the supreme. However, the society gets benefited from their good practices such as organic cultivation (that includes sugar cane, two varieties of indigenous scented rice, and vegetables) and farming (milk and milk-products among which the sweet peda is quite popular). The most important part of this institution is the school which is a boon for the people of this remote place.
Visitor support
The visitors of this website may contact either the Ashram authorities at Dalijoda directly over phone or WhatsApp, or Bikash at +91-8018053375 or bikash1968@gmail.com for all genuine inquiries. For more details and updates please visit the ashram website at https://sasdalijoda.org that has latest information as well as more contact details.
DISCLAIMER
This website is not the official web-portal of either Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra, Dalijoda or Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry. This is rather a humble offering of one of the admirers of these two great institutions, particularly the Dalijoda Ashram because of the hard work that is being done there in silence despite all odds. The sadhaks of Dalijoda are far away from any preaching or proclamation or advertisement which is why this Ashram has become the hidden Puducherry(Sri Aurobindo Ashram). The present website is a sincere attempt to help the seekers of truth worldwide to get some glances of this sacred place. However, in case any of the above institutions find this initiative unlawful or otherwise unacceptable they may please contact us at bikash1968@gmail.com so that it can be withdrawn.
Moreover, this website being developed & hoisted under a free service from wix.com, unwanted interventions beyond the control of the developer, such as commercial advertisements, may take place which in turn may appear to be messy or otherwise corruptive. In case it so happens and remedial measures against the same do not succeed, then also this website may be withdrawn.
Opening Hours
All days: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Get in Touch
At-Kankali, Post-Karanji District-Cuttack, Odisha 754022, India
Sri Dharanidhar Pal, Sri Aurobindo Srikshetra, Dalijoda- +91-7008742740 (call/WhatsApp)