Nestled in the middle of coffee plantations in Chikmagalur - Kevala is the true home of Himalayan Kriya Yoga.

Dr.Pradeep Ullal is the most compassionate being, teacher and friend one could ever ask for. Whether it is healing oneself or a loved one, advice or a chat, he is always available to anyone who reaches out.

Every visit shifts something within - a deeper realization, a sparkling transcendence of energy and more compassion. All in active surrender.

Music flows through this sacred space. The day begins with the orchestra of the birds, followed by melodious chants and then music selected from a vast library, emanating from equipment that will satisfy any audiophile purist.

My humble attempt to capture a few moments across two trips - though no photos can truly do justice to this paradise. Kevala is not a feeling or an escape - it is pure realization!

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Magical sunrise over the Chandra Dhrona hills

Shiva's Trident reminding us of a uni-pointed awareness

The Kriya energy circle - giving and receiving compassion, love and grace

Lodging in Kevala

Grounding along the energy grid

Marigolds bringing joy and warmth of color

Babaji representing Guru tattva and the eternal fire

Manley, music that unravels the heart strings

Sunset harmonizing the energy of love and compassion