The Art of Living International Center
Hindu temple in Karnataka, India
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The Art of Living International Center is the headquarters of the Art of Living Foundation.[1]
| The Art of Living International Center | |
|---|---|
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  Location in India | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Festivals | Mahashivratri, Navratri |
| Governing body | Art of Living |
| Location | |
| Location | 21st Km, Udaypura, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru |
| State | Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 12°49′31″N 77°30′30″E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Ravi Shankar |
| Established | 1986 |
History
The center was established in 1986 near Bangalore, India, by Ravi Shankar to offer a base for the Art of Living Foundation.[2][3]
Facilities
Vishalakshi Mantap
The Vishalakshi Mantap was inaugurated by Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on January 17, 2003. The structure includes a meditation hall consisting of five tiers with designs of lotus petals surrounding it, and has a capacity of 25,000 people.[4]
Ayurveda hospital
Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research Hospital is a 172-bed Ayurveda Hospital.[5]
Sri Sri Gaushala
A cow shelter where visitors can interact with and care for cows, promoting a sense of connection with nature.
Connectivity
Nearest Airport : Bengaluru The journey from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to The Art of living International Center is approximately 55 kilometers.
Litigation
In 2011, a public-interest litigation petition filed in the Karnataka High Court alleged that some of the center's structures encroached on the Udipalya tank.[6] The government of Karnataka found on inspection that the center had encroached on 6.53 hectares (16.1 acres) of the tank area and issued a show-cause notice.[7]