Ganesh Place
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The first stage of the project was to build a house that serves as a residence for Sri Swamiji when he is visiting and as a meditation and program center. Here Sri Swamiji completed his first U.S. tapas. Future plans call for construction of a panchmurthy temple (temple to five deities) and lodging for visiting devotees. Donations are being accepted for this project and may be sent to the Sri Shivabalayogi Maharaj Charitable Trust, c/o Mrinal Singh, 111 East Franklin Street, Louisburg, NC 27549. Donations are tax-deductible. Current Programs: A meditation program is conducted every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Ganesh Place. The program includes one-hour of dhyan, followed by bhajans, or live singing of Indian sacred folk music, and arthi to Sri Shivabalayogi. Following the program is prasad, or sacred food offerings, a vegetarian meal, and discussion. Programs are free. Weekend retreats are now being conducted at Ganesh Place approximately once every two months. Details will appear on this website, including registration information. Ganesh Place is presently open to the public only during specified programs. Devotees who wish to join the Wednesday meditation from their home locations may begin meditating at 7 p.m. and continue for an hour. Physical distance does not impede the spiritual connection. FROM THE NORTH: Follow I-85 South (past Guess Road; past Hillandale Road) to the Route 15-501 By-Pass (not 15-501 Business). Follow Route 15-501 By-Pass for just under 2 miles to Route 751; exit onto Route 751 North (Duke West Campus). At the traffic circle, go three-quarters of the way around to (Old) Erwin Road. Follow Erwin Road for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Mt. Sinai Road. Continue on Mt. Sinai Road for about 2 miles. Turn right onto Friends School Road. Travel 3/10 of a mile; turn right onto Ganesh Place. FROM THE SOUTH (Chapel Hill): Take Hwy. 86 North (Airport Road); Cross I-40. Then continue on Hwy. 86 for just over 1.5 miles (if you cross the railroad tracks, you have gone too far). Turn Right onto Mt. Sinai Road; travel on Mt. Sinai for about 3 miles. Turn left onto Friends School Road. Continue for 3/10 of a mile; turn right onto Ganesh Place. FROM THE EAST(Raleigh): Take I-40 West. Exit onto Route 15/501 (Exit #270). At the traffic light at the end of the ramp turn right onto Route 15-501. At the next traffic light, turn left onto Mt. Moriah Road. Follow Mt. Moriah Road for just over 1 mile. At the stop sign, turn right onto Erwin Road. Continue on Erwin Road for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Kerley Road (just after the sign for "Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club"). At the stop sign, turn left onto Mt. Sinai Road. Follow Mt. Sinai for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Friends School Road. Travel 3/10 of a mile; turn right onto Ganesh Place. FROM THE WEST: Take I-85 towards Hillsborough. Exit onto I-40 East (Exit #163). Follow I-40 East to Hwy. 86 North (Exit #266). Continue on Hwy. 86 for approximately 1.5 miles (If you cross the railroad tracks, you have gone too far). Turn Right onto Mt. Sinai Road; travel on Mt. Sinai for about 3 miles. Turn left onto Friends School Road. Continue for 3/10 of a mile; turn right onto Ganesh Place. Or, you can use the form below. Enter your address, click the button, and you will get MapQuest directions from your location to Ganesh Place. Note that MapQuest misspells the street name as "Ganish Place."Hotels and Motels: At the present time, devotees who are visiting Ganesh Place from out-of-town and need to stay overnight must utilize rooms at local hotels or motels. A partial list follows:
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