Pujya Gurudevshri has graced the city of Kolkata for the past 12 years through dharmayatras. During these visits, the Compassionate Master has slowly and steadily brought about a silent revolution in the lives of many seekers. Beginning with a handful of mumukshus attending only a few pravachans a year, Kolkata is now home to many more aspirants, who not only flock to the pravachan hall in Pujya Gurudevshri’s presence, but also meet regularly for sadhana and seva initiatives in His absence. It is to support this growing number and offer them a dedicated place from where these activities may be conducted, that the Kolkata Spiritual Centre was conceived.
The Kolkata Spiritual Centre is a place where people gather for collective sadhana and experience the upsurge of elevation that group endeavours naturally bring with them. It is instrumental in facilitating and enhancing the spiritual as well as social initiatives of the aspirants in Kolkata.
- Regular viewing of Pujya Gurudevshri’s pravachans and satsang shibirs
- Conducting meditation retreats and workshops
- Supporting the daily practice of bhakti, yoga, pranayam and other means of enhancing aspirants’ spiritual well‑being
- Celebrating Jain festivals such as Paryushan Parva and other auspicious occasions
- Conducting Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch classes and Teachers’ Training Programmes
- Conducting self‑development and creativity boosting workshops for children
The Kolkata Spiritual Centre is situated on the first floor of a building in Bhawanipur making it centrally located for all seekers. The centre has a separate dedicated entrance. Encompassing an area of approximately 3070 sq. ft., it houses:
- A Gurumandir ‑ A pillar less, spacious, air‑conditioned hall, hallowed by the Pratimaji of Tirthankar Bhagwan and sacred chitrapat of Param Krupalu Dev Shrimad Rajchandraji, where over 300 devotees can congregate and connect to the Divine through the bhakti, pravachans, meditation, and other religious activities. It is also equipped with the latest audio‑video equipment.
- Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Verses in Param Krupalu Dev’s own handwriting exquisitely engraved on a wall.
- A library where aspirants can access sacred scriptures, books, and audio‑video recordings to enhance their inward journey.
- A Divine Shop where seekers can purchase various tools for connection such as books, audio CDs, DVDs, chitrapats etc.
- A classroom where Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch classes, Youth Group satsangs, meetings etc. are conducted.
- Administrative Office ‑ A well furnished office for co‑ordinating the various activities of the centre.