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Location: 1.5 km off Kanakpura road in Kebbedoddi Village, Harohalli Hobli

Distance: Around 35 km from Bangalore city center, 26 km from Banashankari bus stand

How to reach there: I suggest you better go there by private vehicle. However, you can go by bus. Catch any bus going to Kanakpura and get down at Kebbedoddi Village and catch a auto or walk to pyramid valley.

Route: Bangalore – Kanakpura road – Nice road junction – after 17 km look for Pyramid valley sign on the left hand side – take left here and ride another 1.5 km to reach Pyramid valley

Where to have food: Pyramid campus has a dinning area where free food is provided during lunch and dinner hours

Where to stay: Accommodation is available

Languages spoken: Mainly they were speaking in Telugu but Kannada, Hindi and English also spoken and understood

Pyramid valley is basically a international mediation center. A giant pyramid has been constructed in a valley amidst greenery. It is believed that pyramids can attract huge energy, so meditating here can shower one with positive energy. Pyramid valley was founded by Brahmarshi Patriji who also formed the pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement.

At the entrance you will be asked by the security to enter you details like name, address, phone #. As you proceed, you will be greeted by a Buddha statue and in the background the hidden tip of the pyramid. The pyramid can accommodate over 5000 people at a time and they claim it to be the largest meditational pyramid in the world.

At the entrance to the pyramid you can see various contemporary art of India and various meditation teachings by the founder. Inside the pyramid one is supposed to maintain complete silence. At the middle of the pyramid base, they have created a higher dais which can be climbed using a staircase. This place specifically earmarked for people weo can meditate for at-least 1/2 an hour.

It conducts classes, workshops and seminars on meditation at the campus. The campus is 40 acres in area and the pyramid stands 104 ft tall.

Contact Info:

Head Office:

Pyramid Valley Campus
The Pyramid Spiritual Trust (India)
#609/5, 15th Cross, J. P. Nagar 6th Phase
Bangalore 560078, India
phone: +91 80 4343 2525
email: info@pyramidvalley.org

Campus address:

Maitreya-Buddha Vishwalayam, Pyramid Valley
Kebbedoddi Village, Harohalli Hobli
Kanakapura Taluk, Ramanagar Dist.
Karnataka, India

Website: http://www.pyramidvalley.org/

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Location: Koratagere taluk of Tumkur district

Distance: 80 km from Bangalore and 30 km from Tumkur

Journey Time: Around 2 hrs from Bangalore depending on traffic

How to reach there: KSRTC and private buses ply from Kalishipalyam. As buses are few, it may be wise to travel in private vehicle.

Route: Bangalore – Yeshwantpur – Jalahalli – Nelamangala – Dobaspet – take right turn under flyover for Goravanahalli, Devarayanadurga etc

The Maha Lakshmi temple located in Goravanahalli is very sacred. It is said that any wish made here comes true. Also, the idol of Sri Lakshmi is said to be self originated. Apart from Mahalakshmi, it also features other deities like Marikamba and Nag dev (snake god). One can opt of special darshan which cost Re 1 per person. There is nothing much difference between special and normal darshan.

Nearby is a reservoir on river Suvarnamukhi known as Teetha reservoir. The drive to Goravanahalli Mahalakshmi temple is a very pleasant one through the country side with hills and greenery. The road is little narrow but in pretty good shape. One you take the road for Goravanahalli at Dobaspet, do not expect any petrol bunk. But don’t despair, shops at small market places stock petrol. They typically charge little more than the market price. I was charged Rs 60 for 1 litre that is around Rs 8 extra.

If you leave early in the day, you can see many places around Goravanahalli. Devarayanadurga comes on the way, Madhugiri fort, Siddara Betta and Siddaganga temple comes little further. We went to Devarayanadurga on the way back. As you travel you will see a big gate under construction, take right here for Devarayanadurga. It is 5 km from here. If you are coming towards Goravanahalli, the gate will come on the left hand side.

We reached Devarayanadurga around evening and it was awesome to watch the surrounding in the twilight zone.

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